Exploring Azerbaijan-Turkey Travel: What You Need To Know

Azerbaijan and Turkey share a border in the exclave of Nakhchivan, which also borders Armenia and Iran. Citizens of Turkey can travel to Azerbaijan without a visa and can stay for up to 90 days without a visa if they have a valid identity document. There are seven ways to travel from Turkey to Azerbaijan: by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car. The fastest way to travel between the two countries is by plane, which takes approximately four hours. The cheapest way to travel is by night bus, which costs between $4 and $95.

Turkish citizens can enter Azerbaijan without a visa for up to 90 days

• Turkish citizens must use a biometric ID card or passport to enter Azerbaijan. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of the expected visa expiry.
• If Turkish citizens wish to stay in Azerbaijan for longer than 90 days, they must apply for a residence permit with a passport that is valid for at least 60 days longer than the required period.
• All entrants to Azerbaijan who plan to stay for more than 15 days are required to register their location with the State Migration Service on arrival.
• Azerbaijan's land and sea borders are currently closed for entry, so Turkish citizens can only enter Azerbaijan by air travel without restrictions. Once in Azerbaijan, travellers can exit via land, sea, or air routes.
• Anyone who has previously visited areas of Nagorno-Karabakh without the permission of the Azerbaijani authorities may be refused entry to Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan's borders are closed for entry by land or sea

Azerbaijan's land and sea borders have been closed to tourists since the pandemic, with no end to the restrictions in sight. This means that, at present, the only way to enter the country is by air. While it is possible to exit Azerbaijan via land or sea, it is not possible to enter the country this way.

The closure of Azerbaijan's borders is likely an attempt to prevent Russian draft dodgers from entering the country. However, this policy also affects other foreign nationals, who must now fly into the country if they wish to visit. It is worth noting that, while Azerbaijani and Turkish citizens can use biometric ID cards to cross the border, Turkish citizens intending to stay in Azerbaijan for longer than 90 days must apply for a residence permit with a passport.

For those who wish to travel from Azerbaijan to neighbouring countries such as Georgia, Russia, or Iran, overland options like train or bus services are usually available. It is also possible to take a ferry across the Caspian Sea, with services available from Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.

Visitors to Azerbaijan must have a passport valid for at least 3 months

It is possible to travel from Azerbaijan to Turkey, but there are some important points to note. Firstly, Azerbaijan's land and sea borders have been closed to entry since the pandemic, so you can only enter Azerbaijan by air. However, once in the country, you can exit via land or sea. This means that if you are travelling from Azerbaijan to Turkey, you will need to fly.

If you are a citizen of Azerbaijan or Turkey, you can use a biometric ID card for border crossings between the two countries. This allows you to stay in the country for up to 90 days without a visa. However, if you are using a passport, it must be valid for at least 30 days from the date of entry. For visitors to Azerbaijan who are not citizens of either country, a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa is required. This means that if you are planning to obtain a visa on arrival in Azerbaijan, your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of entry, plus the entire validity period of the visa. For example, if you are applying for a 30-day visa, your passport must be valid for at least three months and 30 days from the date of entry.

The Azerbaijani passport is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan and comes in two different lengths of validity: five and ten years. Ordinary passports are issued to normal citizens, official passports to public servants, and diplomatic passports to diplomats and their family members, as well as high-level government officials. The passport is valid for international travel and contains information such as the holder's photograph, place of birth, and signature. It is printed in both Azerbaijani and English.

In addition to passport requirements, there are other considerations for visitors to Azerbaijan. All entrants who plan to stay for more than 15 days, excluding citizens of Kazakhstan, must register their location with the State Migration Service upon arrival. It is also important to note that due to the state of war with Armenia, Azerbaijan prohibits entry and transit to citizens of Armenia and other countries of Armenian descent.

Turkish citizens can use biometric ID cards to enter Azerbaijan

Turkish citizens can use their biometric ID cards to enter Azerbaijan. This has been the case since the 1st of April 2021, when the two countries agreed that citizens could use biometric ID cards during direct travel to the territory of both countries. This allows Turkish citizens to stay in Azerbaijan for 90 days without a visa. However, the biometric ID card or passport used must be valid for at least 30 days from the date of entry to Azerbaijan.

Turkish citizens wishing to stay in Azerbaijan for longer than 90 days must apply for a residence permit with a passport. The passport must be valid for at least 60 days longer than the required period. Additionally, foreigners who plan to stay in Azerbaijan for more than 15 days are required to register their location with the State Migration Service upon arrival.

It is important to note that Azerbaijan's borders remain closed to entry by land or sea. Therefore, Turkish citizens cannot enter Azerbaijan by land or sea, even with a biometric ID card or passport. The only way to enter Azerbaijan without restrictions is by air.

The Republic of Turkey Identity Card is compulsory for all Turkish citizens from birth. The police in Turkey are allowed to ask anyone to show their ID, and refusing to comply may result in a fine. These ID cards can also be used as travel documents to enter several other countries in Europe and the Middle East, including Northern Cyprus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Serbia (planned).

Azerbaijan's visa policy is implemented with mobility rights in the Commonwealth of Independent States

As of April 1, 2021, citizens of Azerbaijan and Turkey can use biometric ID cards for direct travel between the two countries. This allows them to stay in the country for 90 days without a visa, as long as their ID card or passport is valid for at least 30 days from the date of entry. For longer stays, a residence permit with a passport is required.

Azerbaijan's visa and other migration policies are implemented in accordance with the mobility rights arrangements within the Commonwealth of Independent States. Visitors to Azerbaijan must obtain a visa from one of the Azerbaijani diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or are eligible for an electronic visa on arrival. All visitors must have a passport valid for at least three months, and the applicant's passport must be valid for at least three months longer than the expected validity period of the visa requested.

Citizens of the following countries may enter Azerbaijan without a visa for up to 90 days: Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, citizens of Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan have never required a visa to enter Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan's land and sea borders have been closed for entry since the pandemic, except for freight transportation. Entry into the country is only possible by air, while foreigners are permitted to exit by land.

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