GoAzerbaijan Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

1、 According to the Immigration Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani visas are divided into entry visas and transit visas. Entry visas are divided into three categories: diplomatic, official, and general visas. Ordinary entry visas are generally issued to foreign citizens who travel to Azerbaijan for business, scientific research, study, work, tourism, culture, sports, humanitarian, private visits, and medical visits. According to the number of entries, entry visas are divided into one-time and multiple entry visas, while transit visas are divided into one-time and two time transit visas. A one-time entry visa is valid for no more than 90 days, while a multiple entry visa is valid for no more than 2 years. The maximum duration of stay in Azerbaijan with a transit visa is 5 days.

Crew members and passengers who transit directly through Azerbaijan by plane and stay in Azerbaijan for no more than 24 hours without leaving the airport are exempt from visa requirements.

Chinese citizens holding private ordinary passports to travel to Azerbaijan need to apply for visas in advance at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in China (excluding electronic visas and landing visas, as detailed below).

2、 Agreement on Mutual Exemption of Official Travel Visa between China and Azerbaijan

According to the agreement between the governments of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Azerbaijan on mutual exemption of official visas, Chinese citizens holding diplomatic passports, official passports, and ordinary official passports are exempt from visa requirements when traveling to Azerbaijan, with a maximum stay of 30 days. If staying in Azerbaijan for more than 15 days, one should apply for residence procedures in accordance with the relevant regulations of the competent authorities of Azerbaijan. Officials at the level of deputy minister or above in the government, as well as military officers at the rank of general or above, who travel to Azerbaijan on official business, shall obtain the consent of the country through diplomatic channels or notify the corresponding departments of the country in advance.

3、 Electronic visa

Chinese citizens can apply for an electronic visa to enter Azerbaijan. Usually it takes three days to sign. The stay period does not exceed 30 days, and a fee of $26 will be charged. Electronic visas can be applied for expedited processing, with a processing time of 3 hours and a fee of $60.

To apply for an electronic visa, please log in to www.evisa.gov.az/en/

4、 Landing Sign

Starting from February 1, 2016, Chinese citizens holding ordinary private passports can apply for a visa on arrival at Baku Gaidar Aliyev International Airport in Azerbaijan, with a maximum stay of 30 days and a fee of $30.

Attention: The visa on arrival cannot be extended.

Contact information of relevant departments:

Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.mfa.gov.az

Phone number of the Consular Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan: 00994-12-5969379

Website of the Foreign Affairs Bureau of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic: www.dmfa.nakhchivan.az

Azerbaijan Embassy in China website: www.azerbembassy.org.cn

Address of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in China: Compound Villa 3-3, Qijiayuan Diplomatic Apartment, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100600

Azerbaijan Embassy in China Consular Department Phone: 0086-10-65324614

Customs epidemic prevention and control

Precautions for entry and exit:

1. Carrying large amounts of cash of $10000 or more into or out of the country requires declaration.

2. Prohibited from carrying inbound and outbound items

(1) Prohibited from carrying inbound items

The laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan prohibit the circulation of civilian and military weapons, military goods, explosives, and military technical equipment; Radioactive material; Anesthetic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors, production equipment; Spreading vulgar, violent, and terrorist materials; Raw materials for the production of anesthetic, psychoactive, toxic, and explosive substances

(2) Prohibited from carrying outbound items

Animal specimens obtained without permission from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources; Precious tree species; The laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan prohibit the circulation of civilian and military weapons, military goods, explosives, and military technical equipment; Radioactive material; Anesthetic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors, production equipment; Spreading vulgar, violent, and terrorist materials; Raw materials for the production of anesthetic, psychoactive, toxic, and explosive substances; Secret communication devices and documents; Documents related to national security; Animals, plants, and their products listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

3. Prohibited from transporting right-hand drive vehicles into the Republic of Azerbaijan.

4. Carrying cultural relics into the country requires declaration and permission from the cultural department before exiting.

5. Carrying valuable handicrafts such as carpets out of the country requires permission from the cultural department.

Recommended website and phone number:

Website of the Border Guard Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.dsx.gov.az

Website of the Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.customs.gov.az

For other questions about entry and exit, please consult the airport hotline:+ 994（12）4972600

Residency and Naturalization

On August 1, 2013, the Immigration Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan officially came into effect. This code is the relevant laws and regulations of the Republic of Azerbaijan for implementing national immigration policies, regulating the immigration field, immigration processes and relations, and stipulating the legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

For details, please click: www.migration.gov.az/legislation/codes

The State Immigration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the central law enforcement agency responsible for implementing national policies in the field of immigration, as well as the authority granted by Azerbaijani law to manage and regulate the immigration process.

From 9:00 to 18:00 every Monday to Friday, foreign citizens can consult and handle the following issues at the National Immigration Bureau: extension of short-term stay in Afghanistan, issuance of short-term or long-term residence permits, employment, nationality, and determination of refugee status.

Foreign citizens can contact the immigration hotline 919 (which can be used in Arabic, English, and Russian) or email address info@migration.gov.az Provide consultation on relevant issues.

Website of the State Immigration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.migration.gov.az

1、 Staying in Azerbaijan

（1） Registration of place of stay

Foreign citizens who stay in the Republic of Azerbaijan for more than 15 days are required to register their place of stay. For this purpose, the management agency or reception party of the place of stay for foreign citizens (hotels, sanatoriums, resorts, camping sites for car travelers, hospitals or other similar places) shall submit a copy of their passport (or other travel documents) and a registration application form for the place of stay to the Azerbaijan State Immigration Service within 15 days from the date of entry of the foreign citizen into Azerbaijan, either through the website of the Azerbaijan State Immigration Service (www.migration. gov.az) or directly to the Azerbaijan State Immigration Service. Foreign citizens can also register themselves according to the above procedures or through the mobile app of the Immigration Department of the Republic of Azerbaijan (MigAz).

After receiving the application, the Azerbaijan National Immigration Service will enter the applicant's information into the immigration information system, register the place of stay, and notify the applicant within one working day.

Foreign citizens who come to Azerbaijan on visas should not stay in the Republic of Azerbaijan for more than the period indicated on the visa, while foreign citizens who come to Azerbaijan without a visa should not stay in Azerbaijan for more than 90 days, except as stipulated in international treaties of the Republic of Azerbaijan (note: according to the agreement on mutual exemption of official travel visas between China and Azerbaijan, the visa free stay in Azerbaijan for ordinary diplomatic, official, or service passports should not exceed 30 days).

When foreign citizens leave their place of stay, the host or the individual must inform the Azerbaijan State Immigration Service of this information. When foreign citizens change their place of stay, they should register the new place of stay according to the above procedures.

Attention: Foreign citizens do not need to pay any fees for registering their place of stay. Please keep the relevant materials properly.

（2） Extended stay in Azerbaijan

Foreign citizens who wish to extend their stay after entering the country should apply for a short-term stay extension at the State Immigration Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan before the visa expires. Generally speaking, the Azerbaijani side accepts extension applications for the following reasons: urgent medical treatment is required, close relatives are seriously ill or dead, scheduled business has not been completed, and situations of forced stay as stipulated in Article 19.4 of the Immigration Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In these cases, the short-term stay of foreign citizens in the Republic of Azerbaijan can be extended to 60 days upon their own or their legal representative's application.

In order to apply for short-term stay extension procedures, foreign citizens should go to the relevant law enforcement agencies and provide necessary documents 3 working days before the expiration of the stay period (excluding forced stay during transit). The materials required for applying for a short-term stay extension include:

- Application form (can be obtained on the website of the Azerbaijan State Immigration Service: www.migration.gov.az）；

- Passport or other travel documents;

- A notarized copy of the birth certificate or other similar document (for individuals under the age of 18);

- Proof documents that meet the criteria for extending the short-term stay period;

-2 recent color photos, measuring 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm;

- The residence documents that the applicant needs to register;

- Provide the applicant with a certificate issued by the applicant's domicile (excluding the applicant's own domicile);

- Provide the applicant with identification documents of the domicile holder (excluding the applicant's own domicile);

- Payment receipt.

Foreign citizens whose application for extension of short-term stay has been rejected should leave the country before the expiration of their short-term stay in Azerbaijan.

2、 Short term and long-term residency in Azerbaijan

Related business can be found on the website of Azerbaijan's "ASAN" service (government service agency of Azerbaijan): www.asan.gov.az-en (click on ASAN services to enter Migration services).

The short-term residence permit of the Republic of Azerbaijan is a document that allows foreign citizens to reside in Azerbaijan for a short period of time. Holders have the right to leave Azerbaijan and enter Azerbaijan visa free during their validity period. This certificate is a document that proves the identity and residence registration of the person in Azerbaijan.

If any information in the foreign citizen's identity document changes or their residence permit is lost, they should notify the relevant authorities within 10 working days and submit an application for reissuance or cancellation of the permit.

（1） Short term residency in Azerbaijan

1. The time limit for applying for a short-term residence permit (commonly known as a "small card") is to submit the application to the relevant authorities 30 days before the short-term stay or the expiration of the short-term residence period.

2. The prerequisite for applying for a short-term residence permit is:

- Have close relatives with Afghan citizens;

- The investment amount in Afghanistan meets the standard set by the Afghan government (500000 Manats);

- Those who have a deposit of over 100000 Manats in a bank or own real estate worth over 100000 Manats;

The applicant is a highly skilled talent in the fields of economy, industry, national defense, science and technology, culture, sports, and other areas;

- Family members who reside in A for a short or long period of time;

- Leaders or deputies of foreign legal representative offices and branch offices in Afghanistan;

- Those engaged in enterprise activities (who have signed full-time labor contracts with more than 5 people or part-time work contracts with more than 10 people, with Afghan citizens accounting for more than 80% of the total number of employees);

- Those who have obtained work permits;

- Full time study in vocational schools or general education institutions in Afghanistan;

Engaging in professional religious activities in religious institutions registered with the state;

- or other reasons recognized by the law.

3. To apply for or extend a short-term residence permit in the Republic of Azerbaijan, foreign citizens need to provide the following documents:

- Application form (can be obtained on the website of the Azerbaijan State Immigration Service: www.migration.gov.az)；

- Copy of passport or other travel documents;

- A notarized copy of the birth certificate or other similar document (for individuals under the age of 18);

- Notarized proof documents that meet the requirements for short-term residence;

- Certificate of carriers of non dangerous infectious diseases (AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, etc.);

- Copy of visa or short-term residence permit of the Republic of Azerbaijan;

- A certificate issued by institutions, enterprises, and organizations in Azerbaijan inviting professional and skilled talents in the fields of economy, industry, defense, science and technology, culture, sports, and other areas;

-2 recent color photos, measuring 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm;

- The residence documents that the applicant needs to register;

- Provide the applicant with a certificate issued by the person who resides there (excluding the applicant's own residence);

- Provide the applicant with identification documents of the domicile holder (excluding the applicant's own residence);

- Payment receipt.

Applicants for short-term residence permits (excluding those under 15 years old) are required to collect fingerprint information.

（2） Long term residency in Azerbaijan

The long-term residence permit is the holder's proof of identity and registration of the place of stay in Azerbaijan, which allows them to reside in Azerbaijan for a long time without a visa during the validity period of the permit.

1. The time limit for applying for a long-term residence permit or applying for an extension of a long-term residence permit is at least 3 months before the expiration of the short-term stay or residence permit.

2. The prerequisite for applying for a long-term residence permit or applying for an extension of a long-term residence permit is that foreign citizens who have obtained the corresponding permit to reside in Azerbaijan for no less than 2 years can apply for a long-term residence permit based on the following reasons:

- Have close relatives with Afghan citizens;

- The investment amount in Afghanistan meets the standard set by the Afghan government (500000 Manats);

- Those who have a deposit of over 100000 Manats in a bank or own real estate worth over 100000 Manats;

- Experts or professional skilled personnel in the fields of economy, industry, national defense, science and technology, culture, sports, and other areas;

- Family members who reside in A for a short or long period of time;

- Leaders or deputies of foreign legal representative offices and branch offices in Afghanistan;

- Those engaged in enterprise activities (who have signed full-time labor contracts with more than 5 people or part-time work contracts with more than 10 people, with Afghan citizens accounting for more than 80% of the total number of employees).

3. Materials required for applying for a "long-term residence permit" or applying for an extension:

- Application Form;

- Copy of passport or other travel documents;

- A notarized copy of the birth certificate or other similar document (for individuals under the age of 18);

- Certificate of carriers of non dangerous infectious diseases (AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, etc.);

- Copy of short-term or long-term residence permit within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan;

- Notarized proof documents that meet the requirements for short-term residence;

-2 recent color photos, measuring 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm;

Children under 14 years old need to submit a notarized consent form from their legal guardian for processing; Minors aged 14 to 18 who apply for it must submit a notarized consent form from themselves;

- The residence documents that the applicant needs to register;

- Provide the applicant with a certificate issued by the applicant's domicile (excluding the applicant's own domicile);

- Provide the applicant with identification documents of the domicile holder (excluding the applicant's own domicile);

- Payment receipt.

Reminder: Azerbaijan's immigration policies are constantly changing, please pay attention to official news from Azerbaijan.

3、 Azerbaijan nationality policy

According to the Nationality Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan, individuals who have obtained Azerbaijani citizenship are considered Azerbaijani citizens. A does not recognize dual nationality.

The Azerbaijani Nationality Law was revised in 2014. According to the new regulations, children born on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, if both parents are foreign citizens, are not citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Children born on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, if one parent is a foreign citizen and the other is a stateless person, are not considered citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Children born within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan to stateless parents are considered citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan. (Source: Website of the State Immigration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan)

The risk level of Azerbaijan is yellow (medium risk).                         

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Chinese citizens in Azerbaijan to closely monitor the local security situation, be vigilant, strengthen prevention, and pay attention to safety. In case of emergency, please report to the police in a timely manner and contact the Chinese embassy or consulate in the local area.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and overseas embassies and consulates will continue to closely monitor changes in the overseas security situation, dynamically adjust relevant risk assessments, and release and update corresponding security reminders in real time on platforms such as the China Consular Service Network. Please continue to pay attention.

public security

The overall social security situation is good. However, making difficulties, extorting, attacking and robbing foreigners also happen from time to time. It is recommended that Chinese citizens traveling to Afghanistan enhance their self-protection awareness, pay attention to personal and property safety, and be more vigilant when going out at night, taking necessary preventive and self-protection measures. In the event of an unexpected situation, do not panic, remain calm, immediately report to the nearest Afghan police for assistance, and promptly report the relevant situation to our embassy in Afghanistan. If your passport is accidentally lost, you should report it to the local police and request them to provide proof of loss. You should also apply for a replacement travel document from our embassy in Afghanistan as soon as possible.

Recommended website and phone number:

Fire alarm: 101

Bandit police: 102

First aid: 103

Website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.mia.gov.az

Baku City Police Headquarters website: www.bakupolice.gov.az

Phone:+ 994(12) 590-91-15，+994(12) 493-79-87

Email: info@bakupolice.gov.az

Reminder:

Chinese citizens should carry and keep their identification documents safe when traveling or leaving Afghanistan, and avoid carrying cash or valuable items; Try to have as many people as possible when going out, and reduce going out at night; Please present your identification before encountering police inspection; Properly keep passport, visa, residence procedures and other identity documents, and make copies in advance.

natural disaster

The climate in Azerbaijan is characterized by diversity, with plains and lowlands having a subtropical climate. The average temperature in July is 27-29 ℃, and the average temperature in January is 1-3 ℃. The mountainous area has a plateau permafrost climate, with average temperatures of 5 ℃ and -30 ℃ respectively. The main natural disasters are floods, mudslides, earthquakes, etc.

FDA

The vast majority of locally produced grains, fruits, meat, milk, etc. are natural foods, with less use of pesticides and additives. We attach great importance to food safety production and hygiene inspections, regularly inspect food sold in the market, and promptly destroy expired and unqualified food.

Urgent Help

Baku City Police Station telephone:+994 (12) 590-91-15 (on duty)+ 994(12) 493-79-87

Airport inquiry hotline:+994 (12) 598-88-80 (email: callcenter@azal.az ）

Fire alarm: 101

Bandit police: 102

First aid: 103

Search number: 109

The emergency contact information for consular protection of the Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan is+994 (50) -2624468.

air traffic

1、 International flights

Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has convenient air transportation. It has regular flights with Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Tehran, Tashkent, Almaty, Paris, London, Vienna, Prague, Milan, Frankfurt, Dubai, Doha, Kiev, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Tbilisi, Beijing, Urumqi and other cities, and is operated by Russian Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, British BMI Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Dubai Airlines, Ukrainian Airlines, Türkiye Airlines, China Southern Airlines, etc.

Flights between China and Arab countries may increase or decrease during peak and off peak seasons. Please consult the airline when planning your trip.

2、 Domestic flights

There are regular flights between Baku and cities such as Nakhchivan, Champa, Gabala, Lenkolan, and Zakatare.

3、 8 international airports in Azerbaijan

Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport was initially known as "Bina International Airport". In 2004, it was renamed in memory of Azerbaijani national leader Heydar Aliyev. The airport is located 20 kilometers northeast of the capital city of Baku. The two main highways connected to Baku were put into use in 2008 and 2009 respectively. The airport is the central hub of Azerbaijan Airlines (Азербайджанскиеавиалини). There is a duty-free shop in the airport terminal. Unlike most international airports, these shops are not only located in the boarding area, but also in the passenger disembarking area. Credit card payment is available. Payment can be made in Azerbaijani Manat, US dollars, euros, and Russian rubles.

This airport meets international standards and is the largest civilian airport in high acceleration areas. The main modes of transportation are airport buses and taxis. Baku International Airport has fixed bus routes and rental fleets, making travel convenient.

Airport website: www.airport.az

Airport contact phone number: 00994-12-4972727, emergency station:+ 994 12 598-88-80.

The Nakhchivan International Airport is located in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. Located 4 kilometers from the center of Naxichewan city, it is the only aerial gateway to this country's enclave. The airport was built in the 1970s. At that time, there were only round-trip flights to Baku. In 1990, due to the Armenian blockade of Nakhchivan, airplanes became the only convenient means of transportation connecting Nakhchivan to other parts of the world. Through several expansions, the airport became an international airport in 2004, with flights to and from Türkiye, Iran and other cities.

Zhanjia International Airport was built in 2006 and obtained international airport status in the same year.

Liankolan International Airport is located in the southeast direction of Azerbaijan. The airport began reconstruction in 2005 and was completed in 2008, receiving international airport status in the same year.

Zakatare International Airport is located at the southern foot of the Caucasus Mountains. The last reconstruction was completed in 2008, and the airport obtained international airport status.

Gabala International Airport is located in the northwest of Azerbaijan, at the southern foot of the Caucasus Mountains. Construction began in 2011, and in November of the same year, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended the airport opening ceremony. In the same year, the airport obtained international airport status.

The construction of Fizuli International Airport began in January 2021 and was completed in October of the same year. The airport apron covers an area of approximately 60000 square meters and can accommodate 8 aircraft for parking. The takeoff and landing runway is 3000 meters long and 60 meters wide, with a terminal reception capacity of approximately 200 passengers per hour.

Zangelan International Airport is located in the southwest of Azerbaijan, adjacent to Armenia to the west. Construction began in May 2021 and was completed in October 2022.

4、 Recommended website:

China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd. Baku Office

Phone: 00994-12-4880666

Fax: 00994-12-4880668

Ticket purchasing website: https://global.csair.com/AZ/CN/Home/

Email: baku@csair.com

Address: Khatai district, Babek avenue, A.Quliyev street 1131, AZ 1025, Babek Plaza 10th floor

Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.caa.gov.az

Azerbaijan Airlines website: www.azal.az

Silk Road Airlines website: www.swh.az

land transport

Baku has convenient railway and road transportation. There are direct international passenger trains between Baku and cities such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tyumen, Don Rostov, Mahachkala, Kiev, Kharkiv, Tbilisi, etc; There are direct passenger trains between major cities in China, such as Sumgait, Akstafa, Zhanjia, Astara, and Mingchauer. There are international road passenger buses between Baku and cities such as Kazan, Krasnodar, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Don Rostov, Samara, Istanbul, and Tehran, as well as passenger buses between Baku and major towns in the country.

Azerbaijan Railway Corporation: www.ady.az

Train timetable (reference): https://ticket.ady.az/hereket-cedveli

Baku Railway Station Contact Number:+ 994-12-4994860.

Contact number for Baku Highway Bus Station:+ 994-12-4997038.

water communication

Water transportation is one of the cheapest modes of transportation. Baku is the starting point of all sea routes in Azerbaijan and also the largest port in the Caspian Sea. From Baku, one can take a boat to reach Astrakhan, Mahachikala, Central Asia, and Iranian ports. At the same time, the Azerbaijan Volga River Volga Don Canal Don River Azov Sea intermodal route provides access to the world's oceans. In addition to the Volga Tunyun River, Azerbaijani ships can also access the world's oceans through the Volga River Baltic Sea and White Sea routes.

Ferry crossings: Baku Turkmenbashi (Krasnovodsk), Baku Aktau, and Baku Bekdash routes, connecting the two sides in just 11 hours. Oil tankers can also transport oil along the Caspian Sea. In winter, the northern part of the Caspian Sea freezes and traffic on the Baku Astrakhan route is suspended. At this time, most of the goods can be transported to ports along the Black Sea and Mediterranean coasts, which can bring a large amount of foreign exchange to Azerbaijan's budget.

Azerbaijan State Caspian Shipping Company and Baku Maritime Trade Port play an important role in Azerbaijan's waterway transportation.

Recommended website:

Website of the State Maritime Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.ardda.gov.az

Baku International Trade Port website: www.portofbaku.com

Baku Port Bus Station Phone:+ 994 12 599 00 03

Urban transportation

The city's public transportation is convenient, with options such as taking the subway, bus, and taxi. The subway ticket price is 0.4 Manat, equivalent to 1.7 RMB. Bus and "mini bus" fares range from 0.20 to 0.50 Manat (local currency), equivalent to 1-2 RMB. Most taxis do not display a meter, so it is recommended to negotiate the price with the driver before boarding. At present, the short distance one-way fare in Baku city is generally around 5-8 manats, which is about 20-40 yuan in Chinese yuan.

Chinese citizens in Afghanistan should abide by traffic regulations and enhance their awareness of preventing traffic accidents. There are many vehicles in Azerbaijan and the speed is fast. Please pay attention when crossing the road and do not cross the road. There are many one-way roads in Azerbaijan, please pay attention to traffic signs and strictly prohibit drunk driving. When parking, pay attention to whether the parking lot is prohibited.

Baku Metro Intersection Map (Reference): www.mirmetro.net/baki/maps

Bus station route schedule (reference): https://wikiroutes.info/en/baku

Consultation hotline for Baku Bus Station:+ 994 12 406 01 58/ +994 12 406 01 59

major city

Baku

Baku is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country. Located in the bay on the south side of the Apuren Peninsula, it is the largest port along the Caspian Sea coast, the largest city in the Caucasus region, and a hub for aviation, railways, highways, and shipping. The Grand Bus Depot consists of the city of Baku and 40 satellite cities (towns), covering an area of 2192 square kilometers, including most of the Apuren Peninsula. The population of Baku city is 2.3366 million.

Baku is a famous wind city. It's windy all year round, especially in autumn. Summer is dry and rainy, with high temperatures and concentrated precipitation in autumn and winter. Baku is an ancient city with a long history and a famous city on the ancient Silk Road. The earliest recorded history dates back to the 3rd century BC.

Baku is renowned for its abundant oil production and is the birthplace of the world's modern oil industry. Driven by the petroleum industry, Baku's petroleum machinery, light industry, food industry, instrument manufacturing, chemical industry, electronics and other industries have also achieved great development. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, most factories were in a state of shutdown. In recent years, Baku has implemented large-scale municipal renovation projects, resulting in significant changes in the city's appearance.

Ganja

The second largest city in Azerbaijan, located in western Azerbaijan, 60 kilometers from the Georgian border, with a permanent population of 330300. The city was built in the 5th century AD, where the great poet and philosopher Nizami, as well as the first female poet, Mesiti Hanum, were born. There are many historical sites in Champa, including the Albanian Mosque, Champa Gate (10th -11th century), Dal Uss Soltan Palace (12th century), relay stations, castles, and more.

Sumgate

Located 30 kilometers northwest of Baku, it is the third largest city and major industrial base in Azerbaijan, with chemical industry as the main industry. The population is approximately 426000.

lankaran

The port of the Caspian Sea is an ancient city. The population is approximately 226600. The 18th century was the center of the Taresh Khanate. During the 1804-1813 Russian Persian War, it was destroyed by the Persians. In 1813, it became a territory of the Russian Empire. At present, there are fish and vegetable canned food processing plants, tea processing plants, etc. in Liankelan City. There is a mineral water and mud therapy center by the seaside, and not far from the city, there is the beautiful Kizilaguchi Nature Reserve.

nakhichevan

It is the capital of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and one of the largest ancient cities in Afghanistan. Located on the banks of the Nakhchivan River, facing Iran across the Araz River, it is an important center for transit trade between Russia and Iran. Naxichewan has approximately 465700 residents and a relatively developed industry, mainly consisting of electronic technology, radio technology, light industry, and agricultural product processing industry. There are abundant rock salt deposits in the western part of the city. The main ancient buildings include the tombs of Yusuf ibn Kusheir and Maminehaton (12th century).

Commodity prices

In recent years, with the rapid development of the economy in Azerbaijan, the supply of goods has become increasingly abundant and sufficient. There are many large supermarkets and agricultural markets in the city center of Baku, but most daily necessities and food still need to be imported, with high prices, ranking among the top in the CIS region. The local currency is Manat. The exchange rate between Manat and RMB is: 1 Manat ≈ 4.29 RMB.

Insurance Medical

A attaches great importance to the construction of medical infrastructure, and in recent years has built a number of hospitals and clinics, and purchased advanced medical equipment from Europe. A hospital has the ability to diagnose and treat common diseases. Most of the drugs are imported and have higher prices. Foreign citizens in Afghanistan pay for medical treatment at their own expense. There is no compulsory medical insurance for foreigners, and foreigners decide whether to buy medical insurance. If you plan to purchase medical insurance for a long period of stay in A, please choose a nationally recognized and reputable insurance company. The medical expenses borne by the insurance company depend on the type of insurance coverage, and specific conditions need to be negotiated with the insurance company.

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan:

Website: www.sehiyye.gov.az

Hotline: 9103

Phone:+ 994 12 441 26 03

Fax:+ 994 12 493 06 95

Address: Azerbaijan Republic. Baku city, AZ 1022 akad. M. Mirgasimov str. 1A

Azerbaijan Local Medical Institution Supervision Bureau (TABIB):

Website: https://its.gov.az/  

Hotline: 1542

Phone:+ 994 12 310 0770

Address: Azerbaijan Republic. Baku city, AZ 1095, Leo Tolstoy str.170

Websites and contact information of some medical institutions in Azerbaijan:

MediClub：

Phone:+ 994 12 497 09 11，+ 994 50 225 59 11

Address: 45, U. Hajibeyov str. Baku AZ1010

website: www.mediclub.az

Central Hospital:

Phone:+ 994 12 105，+ 994 12 492 10 92

E-mail info@merkeziklinika.az

Address: 76 Parlament Prospekti, Baku 1006

website: www.merkeziklinika.az

Baku No.1 Hospital:

Phone:+ 994 12 495 30 73

National Clinical Hospital:

Phone:+ 994 12 430 77 38 ，+ 994 12 430 77 36，+ 994 12 431 98 41

National Petroleum Workers' Hospital:

Phone:+ 994 12 404 28 00

E-mail mnx@mnx.az

AIDS Prevention and Control Center of the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan:

Hotline number:+ 994 12 4087974

E-mail office@aids.az

website: www.aids.az

Customs taboos

A significant holiday

New Year: January 1st; International Women's Day: March 8th; Noruz Festival (also known as Spring Festival, an ethnic holiday): March 20-21; Victory Day (commemorating the victory of the Anti Fascist War): May 9th; Republic Day (commemorating the establishment of the Azerbaijan Republic in 1918): May 28th; National Salvation Day (commemorating former President Heydar Aliyev's return to power in 1993): June 15th; Armed Forces Day (commemorating the founding of the army in 1918): June 26th; National Independence Day (commemorating the 1991 independence of Afghanistan): October 18th; Constitution Day (commemorating the Constitution passed in 1995): November 12th; World Azerbaijani Unity Day: December 31st.

A Muslim country, with residents mostly practicing Islam and belonging to the Shia sect. The Constitution stipulates that A is a secular country with democracy, rule of law, and civilization. The characteristics of ethnic clothing are: men wear white short sleeved shirts, wide crotch pants, satin long coats, short swords or curved knives at the waist, fur hats, woolen socks, and soft leather boots. The woman wears a waist length cotton shirt, a pleated long skirt, a silk headscarf, woolen socks, and flat bottomed leather shoes. She also wears a wide belt with silver buckles and metal pieces around her waist, as well as gold earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories.

A cuisine has both Eastern characteristics and unique styles, and the flavor dishes are well-known in the Caucasus region. The main ingredients are meat such as cattle, sheep, poultry, and fish from the Caspian Sea, accompanied by various vegetables. Traditional foods include bread, baked pancakes, dumpling soup, grape leaf wrapped meat filling, cream, yogurt, etc. Eating hand pulled rice or baked sweets during festivals or family celebrations. A funeral follows the Islamic custom of earth burial. There are no burial objects. A has a strong sense of clan and family values, respects elders and loves children, and is warm and hospitable.

Communications Power

A attaches great importance to communication construction. In recent years, telephone and internet have developed rapidly, with 63 telephones per 100 households and 104 mobile phone users per 100 people. Nearly half of the residents use the internet. Most restaurants have internet access. Local calls made from landline phones are free of charge, with a monthly rental fee ranging from 2.50 (residential) to 7.00 (institutional) Manat per month. International long-distance calls cost 32 kobi per minute, approximately 1.28 RMB.

Dial Baku landline number from within the country: 00994+12+phone number (7 digits).

Dial A's mobile phone number from China: 00994+mobile phone number (9 digits).

Dial the domestic landline number from A: 00+86+area code+phone number.

Dial domestic mobile phone number from A: 00+86+mobile phone number.

Common telecommunications network companies include Azercell (phone: 00994-12-4967007) and Bakcell (phone: 00994-124989444).

Socket plug form: C. Voltage: 220V. Frequency: 50Hz.

contact information

1、 Chinese Embassy in Azerbaijan

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Azerbaijan

Address: 67 Hagani Street, Baku City

Website: http://az.china-embassy.org

Embassy email: chinaemb_az@163.com

Office hours: 09:00-12:00, 15:00-18:00, with a -4-hour time difference with Beijing. Holidays are synchronized with domestic ones.

Embassy duty mobile phone: 00994-50-2918881

Consular Department Phone: 00994-12-4936129

Consular protection emergency hotline: 00994-50-2624468

Embassy fax: 00994-12-4980010

Economic and Business Department

Website: http://az.mofcom.gov.cn

Phone:+ 994 12 4936720

Fax: 00994-12-4652854.

China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd. Baku Office

Phone: 00994-12-4880666

Fax: 00994-12-4880668

Ticket purchasing website: https://global.csair.com/AZ/CN/Home/

Email: baku@csair.com

Address: Khatai district, Babek avenue, A.Quliyev street 1131, AZ 1025, Babek Plaza 10th floor

2、 Commonly used phone numbers in Azerbaijan (default plus 994 (12))

Inquiry phone number: 009

Fire alarm: 101

Bandit police: 102

First aid: 103

Service hotline of natural gas company: 104

International and domestic telephone communication: 107

Search number: 109

Emergency rescue service hotline: 112

Tax department inquiry service hotline: 195

Emergency service hotline for power supply: 199

Taxi service hotline: 189

Azerbaijan Immigration Service Hotline: 919

Baku train inquiry service: 4994860

Baku car inquiry service: 4997038, 4997039

Baku Port Shipping Inquiry Service: 4930868

Rental car service hotline: 4476555

Currency exchange rate service hotline: 4656314, 4656312

Baku Post Office: 4937460

3、 Commonly used websites in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Navigator information search website: www.navigator.az

Official institutions of Azerbaijan: www.gov.az (note: this website has the URLs of various official institutions)

Website of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.president.az

Website of the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.meclis.gov.az

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.mfa.gov.az

Reception schedule of the Consular Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan:

http://mfa.gov.az/?options=content&id=159&language=en

Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.mia.gov.az

Traffic Police Department of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.dyp.gov.az

Baku City Police Headquarters: www.bakupolice.gov.az

Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.justice.gov.az

Border Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.dsx.gov.az

Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.mct.gov.az

State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.customs.gov.az

National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.azstat.org

Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.economy.gov.az

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.sehiyye.gov.az

Baku Metro Co., Ltd.: www.metro.gov.az

Azerbaijan Railway Company Limited: www.railway.gov.az

Civil Aviation Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.caa.gov.az

Azerbaijan Airlines: www.azal.az

Silk Road Airlines: www.swh.az

Digital Development and Transportation in the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.mincom.gov.az

Baku International Marine Trade Port: www.portofbaku.com

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.edu.gov.az

Baku State University: www.bsu.edu.az

Ministry of Emergency Relief of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.fhn.gov.az

Azerbaijan State News Agency (referred to as "Azerbaijani News Agency"): www.azertag.com

Trend News Agency: www.trend.az

First News Agency: www.1news.az

Mirror News: www.zerkalo.az

Baku Workers' Daily: www.br.az

Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.cbar.az

Azerbaijan International Bank: www.ibar.az

Accounting Association of the Republic of Azerbaijan: www.ach.gov.az

Azerbaijan Republic Auditor Association: www.audit.gov.az

SOCAR Azerbaijan State Oil Company: www.socar.az

4、 Other commonly used contact information

The government service agency "ASAN" of Azerbaijan can handle the following services: registration of place of stay, issuance of certificate of no criminal record, issuance of driver's license, translation, notarization, etc

Website: www.asan.gov.az/en

Hotline number: (+994 12)108

Naxichevan Autonomous Republic Foreign Affairs Bureau

Address: AZ-7000, Nakhchivan City, 8 Tbilisi Street

Telephone: (+ 994 36) 545-75-49 ，(+ 994 36) 545-75-47

Fax: (+ 994 36) 545-72-83

E-mail mnxi@mfa.gov.az ， mnxi@dmfa.nakhchivan.az

Website: http://www.dmfa.nakhchivan.az/

Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in China

website: www.azerbembassy.org.cn

Address: Compound Villa 3-3, Qijiayuan Diplomatic Apartment, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100600

Consular department contact phone number: 0086-10-65324614, fax: 0086-10-65324615

National Immigration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan

website: www.migration.gov.az

E-mail info@migration.gov.az

Phone: 00994-12-4989464

Hotline: 00994-12-919 (Azerbaijani, English, Russian)