Practical info for Azerbaijan
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy BakuEmbassy
- Address
- 45 Khagani Street AZ1010, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/azerbaijan/british-embassy-baku
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 23/10/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
The FCDO advises against all travel to within 5km of the border with Armenia, due to tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to:
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Azerbaijan manat (AZN).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for AZN.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+04:00, +4 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You’ll need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel. After one month, you will need an Azerbaijani driving licence issued through the ASAN Service Offices.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Azercell (Sirocco, Airalo); Azercell Telekom B.M. (Sirocco); Bakcell (Sirocco); J.V. Bakcell GSM 2000 (Sirocco); Nar Mobile (Airalo).
eSIM prices for Azerbaijan
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Azerbaijan?
Single emergency number: 112 ; Police: 102 ; Medical emergencies: 103 ; Fire brigade: 101
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Azerbaijan?
British Embassy Baku, 45 Khagani Street AZ1010, Baku, Azerbaijan. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Azerbaijan?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 23/10/2026.
What is the travel advice for Azerbaijan?
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country. Areas where FCDO advises against travel The FCDO advises against all travel to within 5km of the border with Armenia, due to tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to:
What currency is used in Azerbaijan?
Currency: Azerbaijan manat (AZN). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for AZN.
What is the time difference in Azerbaijan?
Local time: UTC+04:00, +4 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Azerbaijan?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You’ll need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel. After one month, you will need an Azerbaijani driving licence issued through the ASAN Service Offices.”
Which mobile networks operate in Azerbaijan?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Azercell (Sirocco, Airalo); Azercell Telekom B.M. (Sirocco); Bakcell (Sirocco); J.V. Bakcell GSM 2000 (Sirocco); Nar Mobile (Airalo).