Last updated: 06/21/2022 *** As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 12, 2022, the …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 21 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Azerbaijan, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
To mark the 30th anniversary of U.S.-Azerbaijan diplomatic relations and looking forward to the next 30 years of partnership, the U.S. Embassy Baku held an Open Day event for Azerbaijani university students and media. The Embassy Open Day featured a series of installations managed by Embassy staff that highlighted past U.S.-Azerbaijan collaboration, opportunities for future …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 19 April, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Culture, Economic Affairs, Education, Embassy, English Language Learning, Environment, Events, Featured Event, Job Opportunities, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech, Speeches, Study in the U.S., Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Azerbaijan
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 90 days preceding travel. Check …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 8 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, News, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, Visas
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
As posted on the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan’s website at 19:05 this evening, the President has declared martial law for the entire territory of Azerbaijan, starting at midnight (00:00) on September 28, 2020. During the martial law, curfew will be in effect from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am (21:00 to 06:00) in Baku, Ganja, …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 27 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism
Current Situation in Azerbaijan The Government of Azerbaijan’s special quarantine regime remains in effect through September 30, 2020. The tightened quarantine regime will only remain in effect in Baku, Absheron and Sumqayit districts. Museums and exhibition halls are authorized to reopen on August 31, 2020. Public transportation in Baku will remain closed on weekends throughout …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 31 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Reports, Travel & Tourism
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. 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 | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
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
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
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
Entry of foreign nationals who were present in the People’s Republic of China, not including the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, or the Islamic Republic of Iran, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in, …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 2 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, Visas
Have a question about student visas or the Summer Work & Travel Program? Join our live Facebook video chat and representatives from our Consular Section will answer your questions! https://www.facebook.com/baku.usembassy/videos/707072839824770/
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 21 February, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, Consular Affairs, Education, Embassy, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Azerbaijan, Video, Visas
The Department of Homeland Security has issued supplemental guidance on travel to the United States for individuals who have been in China. U.S. citizens who have been in China’s Hubei province within 14 days of their return to the United States will be subject to up to 14 days of mandatory quarantine upon arrival to …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Last week Ambassador Litzenberger visited the Salyan region, where he explored Shirvan National Park and visited with local students at the Salyan American Corner. While at Shirvan National Park, the Ambassador was impressed to learn that the park is home to rare species such as Goitered Gazelles, listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 27 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Culture, Environment, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Do you have a question about the Diversity Visa Program? Don’t miss Q&A video featuring our Consul, who will answer the most common questions related to the DV Program. Diversity Visa Proqramı (QrinKart) haqqında Sual-Cavab videosu Əziz dostlar, Diversity Visa Proqramı (QrinKart) haqqında sualınız var? Diversity Visa Proqramı (QrinKart) ilə bağlı ən çox verilən suallara cavabını əks etdirən Konsulun Sual-Cavab videosunu Azərbaycan …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Consul General, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Azerbaijan, Video, Visas
Ambassador Litzenberger visited one of Baku’s most popular tourist destinations – the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum. Shirin Malikova, Museum Director, showed him the large collection of Azerbaijani carpets and rugs, representing various weaving techniques and materials from different historical eras.
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 3 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Events, History, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Azerbaijan
The chief of the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Baku Kim Morales is pleased to announce her series of Ask the Consul articles, which are designed to help you better understand the visa process. Articles give you advice on how to obtain a tourist visa, and helps dispel some myths about the process. If …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 5 April, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Consular Affairs, Travel & Tourism, Visa Waiver Program, Visas