NOTES FOR TOURISTS
Rules of entry
Citizens of most of the countries of the CIS do not need a visa to enter Azerbaijan.
Citizens of other countries can get a visa at an Azerbaijan Embassy abroad and/or in the Heydar Aliyev airport on a basis of an invitation from a private person or tourist agency. Consular fee applies.
Customs rules
Foreign currency must be declared on arriving (introduced into declaration). Bringing items intended for private use is permitted free of charge;" up to 600 g of caviar, up to 3 blocks cigarettes and medicines, as needed. It is permitted to export personal belongings, articles of craft and goods obtained in the country. Export of any antique goods (including precious stones, coins, transcripts and other works of art) without the permission of authorities is forbidden. Transit of narcotic substances, guns and ammunition (excluding shotguns for which permission is given), literature and video materials offending moral and violating laws of the country are forbidden.
Currency
National currency of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijan manat (AZN). The rate of national currency is 0, 8732 AZN (new manat) per 1 USD and 1, 1144 AZN per 1 EUR as of 01/11/2006. Foreign currency and traveler’s checks can be exchanged for Azerbaijan manats in all banks. Master Card / Visa are acceptable in many banks and stores.
Time zone
GMT + 4 hours (GMT + 5 hours from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October).
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