In honor of Earth Day, the U.S. Embassy in Baku will formally launch an “Air Quality Monitoring Program” (AQMP). Earth Day is a day to learn about and remember the importance of protecting health and the environment. The Embassy’s AQMP will continuously monitor and record the level of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 22 April, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Environment, Health Issues, News, Success Stories, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Last updated: 04/22/2022 *** Effective December 6, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within one calendar day of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the United States may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 22 April, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Azerbaijan, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
Secretary of State Blinken: As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Omicron variant’s rapid spread has had far-reaching impacts around the world, and gaps in the global response hinder our efforts to counter this crisis. Ending the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic is a top priority for the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 15 February, 2022 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues
At today’s Fifth Conference on Community Development, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated its decade-long partnership with the people and the Government of Azerbaijan in the context of USAID’s Socio-Economic Development Activity (SEDA). The 10-year SEDA program has contributed to the strengthening of citizen participation and the partnership between citizens and public …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 28 September, 2021 | Topics: Agriculture, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Environment, Events, Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Success Stories, U.S. & Azerbaijan, U.S. Agencies
Key Information for Travelers to Azerbaijan Avoid travel to Azerbaijan. If you must travel to Azerbaijan, make sure you are fully vaccinated before travel. Because of the current situation in Azerbaijan, even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants. See recommendations for fully vaccinated travelers . See recommendations for unvaccinated travelers . Travelers should follow recommendations or requirements in Azerbaijan, …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 31 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, News, Travel & Tourism
Ambassador Litzenberger visited Sheki Central Hospital and a training center established with USAID/Azerbaijan support. The Ambassador thanked Azerbaijani health care professionals for the crucial role they played during the global COVID pandemic and congratulated them on their commitment. The training center at Sheki Central Hospital is a part of the USAID PROACT-Training project which trained more …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 5 August, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Government Offices, Health Issues, News, Policy, Public Affairs, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Today, Ambassador Litzenberger traveled to Shamakhi District to participate in the delivery of three mobile clinics, which will provide essential health services to thousands of people living in Shamakhi City, and its surrounding rural communities. The new clinics were procured by USAID/Azerbaijan and the British Embassy Azerbaijan. During his visit, Ambassador Litzenberger also announced that …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 2 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 16 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
COVID-19: Special Quarantine Regime Extended through January 31, 2021; Strict Quarantine Regime in Effect December 14, 2020 – January 18, 2021 On December 8, 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan announced that the special quarantine regime to stop the spread of COVID-19 will remain in effect through January 31, 2021. Due to the high …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Europe & Eurasia, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Today Ambassador Litzenberger visited a warehouse where workers and Red Crescent volunteers are getting ready to deliver 7,000 boxes of food and hygiene products to 3,500 families experiencing hardship during the pandemic. This is the second USAID-funded delivery of food and hygiene products through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Child and Family Matters, Health Issues, News, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Limited Flights Available to Istanbul, London, Berlin, Minsk and Dubai Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) and Turkish Airlines are now offering multiple weekly flights between Baku and Istanbul. AZAL is offering weekly flights between Baku and London (Thursdays) and Baku and Berlin (Fridays). Belavia is offering flights to Minsk and FlyDubai is offering flights to Dubai. AZAL recently …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Travel & Tourism
Limited Flights Available to Istanbul, London, Berlin and Minsk Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) and Turkish Airlines are now offering limited flights between Baku and Istanbul. AZAL is offering limited flights between Baku and London, Berlin, and Minsk. AZAL recently announced that their special flight offerings would continue through October, 2020. Flight reservations can be made directly through …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Limited Flights Available to Istanbul, London, Berlin and Minsk Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) and Turkish Airlines are now offering limited flights between Baku and Istanbul. AZAL is offering limited flights between Baku and London, Berlin, and Minsk. Flight reservations can be made directly through the airlines. A negative COVID-19 test is required for passengers flying to …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism
Limited Flights Available to Istanbul on AZAL and Turkish Airlines Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) and Turkish Airlines are now offering limited flights between Baku and Istanbul. Flight reservations can be made directly through the airlines. A negative COVID-19 test is required for passengers flying to or from Azerbaijan in order to check-in for their flight. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism
Current Situation in Azerbaijan: The Government of Azerbaijan has extended rules restricting international passenger traffic and movement between the regions of Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Lankaran, Absheron, and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through August 1, 2020. On June 17, 2020, the Government of Azerbaijan announced the reintroduction of an SMS permissions regime restricting individual movements of persons in affected areas from 06:00 a.m. June 21 through July 5, 2020. These rules apply …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism
Current Situation in Azerbaijan: The Government of Azerbaijan has extended rules restricting international passenger traffic and movement between the regions of Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Lankaran, Absheron, and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through July 1, 2020. The Government of Azerbaijan will instate a mandatory stay-at-home order for individuals in Baku, Sumgayit, the Absheron Peninsula, Ganja, Yevlakh, …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism
Current Situation in Azerbaijan: The Government of Azerbaijan has extended rules restricting international passenger traffic and movement in the regions of Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Lankaran, Absheron, and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through May 31, 2020. The Government of Azerbaijan has implemented strict rules requiring people to stay inside, whether in private homes, apartments, or permanent …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Current Situation in Azerbaijan: The Government of Azerbaijan has extended rules restricting international passenger traffic and movement in the regions of Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Lankaran, Absheron, and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through May 31, 2020. The Government of Azerbaijan has implemented strict rules requiring people to stay inside, whether in private homes, apartments, …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Current Situation in Azerbaijan: The Government of Azerbaijan has extended rules restricting movement and international passenger traffic through May 4, 2020. The Government of Azerbaijan has implemented strict rules requiring people to stay inside, whether in private homes, apartments, or permanent or temporary residences and to monitor citizen movements. Beginning April 27, 2020 …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Current Situation in Azerbaijan: On April 18, 2020, the Government of Azerbaijan announced an extension of existing rules restricting movement and international passenger traffic through May 4, 2020. The Government of Azerbaijan has implemented strict rules requiring people to stay inside, whether in private homes, apartments, or permanent or temporary residences and to …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Current Situation in Azerbaijan: On April 5, 2020, the Government of Azerbaijan implemented stricter rules requiring people to stay inside, whether in private homes, apartments, or permanent or temporary residences and to monitor citizen movements. According to the new restrictions, citizens will need to obtain permission by sending a text message in order …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Virtual Town Hall Meeting for American Citizens If you missed the virtual town hall for American Citizens last week, you can view the recording on the Embassy’s Facebook page. Current Situation in Azerbaijan: On April 5, 2020, the Government of Azerbaijan implemented stricter rules requiring people to stay inside, whether in private homes, apartments, …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Virtual Town Hall Meeting for American Citizens If you missed the virtual town hall for American Citizens yesterday, you can view the recording on the Embassy’s Facebook page. Current Situation in Azerbaijan: On April 5, 2020, the Government of Azerbaijan will implement stricter rules requiring people to stay inside, whether in private homes, apartments, …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Health Issues, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported may restrict travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, News, Policy, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Azerbaijan
On March 11, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation regarding the suspension of entry as immigrants and non-immigrants of certain additional persons who pose a risk of transmitting the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security has announced it will issue a supplemental “Notice of Arrivals Restriction” for U.S. passengers who …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, News, Policy, President of the United States, Travel & Tourism, Visas
Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Dickerson visited “Together and Healthy,” Azerbaijan’s public union for assisting children with autism. Mr. Dickerson was very impressed with the important work this organization is doing to raise public awareness about autism in Azerbaijan, and to help provide educational opportunities for its students. The Embassy is proud of its efforts …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 5 December, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Health Issues, News, Success Stories