VISAS: The following nationals DO NOT require a visa: Azerbaijan & citizens of Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine & Uzbekistan
TRANSIT VISAS: Required by all except those as noted above and persons continuing their journey to a third country within 72 hours & not leaving the airport transit area, provided holding confirmed onward tickets.
HEALTH: A reciprocal health agreement for medical treatment exists with the United Kingdom. In order to obtain treatment some proof of United Kingdom residence such as a UK passport will be required. Further details are available from www.dh.gov.uk. Theare are no compulsory immunisations in place, however, it is recommended that travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month are up to date with Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, TB, Tetanus, Tick-borne encephalitis & Typhoid.
Malaria is a risk from Jun-Oct in the southern border areas and the Khackmas region of the north.
WEATHER: Azerbaijan has a varied climate, with generally long, hot summers & mild winters in lowland areas. There is very little rain all year. Mountain winters can be severe with heavy snowfalls in the north & west.
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passports must be valid for six months and have 2 clear pages available.