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#CARD:Azerbaijan:Travel\Consular Information
Azerbaijan - Consular Information Sheet
December 15, 1993
Country Description: Azerbaijan is a nation undergoing profound political
and economic change. Public disturbances may occur without warning.
Tourist facilities are not highly developed, and hotel space in Baku is
limited. Goods and services taken for granted in other countries are not
yet available.
Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. Travelers without a
visa cannot register at hotels and are subject to inconsistent and expensive
treatment at the hands of local visa issuance authorities. U.S. citizens
can contact the Azerbaijan Embassy, 927 15th St., NW, Suite 700, Washington
DC 20005, telephone (202) 842-0001, for current information on visa
requirements.
Areas of Instability: Armed conflict is taking place in and around the
Armenian-populated area of Nagorno-Karabakh located inside of Azerbaijan and
along the border areas of Armenia and Iran. While an informal cease-fire
has been called, sporadic fighting continues. Travelers are frequently
stopped at roadblocks while vehicles and travel documents are inspected.
Medical Facilities: Medical care in Azerbaijan is limited. The U.S.
Embassy maintains a list of English-speaking physicians in the area. There
is a severe shortage of basic medical supplies, including disposable
needles, anesthetics, and vaccines against communicable diseases. Elderly
travelers and those with existing health problems are at risk due to
inadequate medical facilities. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate
cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always
valid outside the United States. Travelers have found that in some cases,
supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to
be useful. Some recent health problems include cases of cholera in Baku and
cases of anthrax in Nakhichevan. Further information on health matters can
be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers
hotline, tel. (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Azerbaijan has a low rate of violent crime, but there
has been a recent increase in street crime especially at night. The loss or
theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local
police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The Department of State's
pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful information on guarding
valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad.
Additional information on the region can be found in the brochure "Tips for
Travelers to Russia." Both publications are available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC
20402.
Currency Regulations: Azerbaijan is a cash only economy. Traveler's checks
and credit cards are not accepted. While the local currency is the manat,
the Russian ruble is in circulation and prices are often confusingly quoted
in manats and rubles. U.S. dollars are required in most hotels and
preferred in many restaurants.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.
Registration: Americans who register at the Consular Section of the U.S.
Embassy may obtain updated information on travel and security within
Azerbaijan.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, is located at
Prospect Azadling 83. If calling from outside Azerbaijan the telephone
numbers are (7-8922) 96-36-21 or 96-00-19. If calling from within the
country, the telephone numbers are 96-36-21 or 96-00-19. The fax number is
(7-8922) 98-37-55.
No. 93-327
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet for Azerbaijan dated July 14,
1993 to provide new information on obtaining visas, on the current health
situation, on new currency practices, and on new telephone numbers for the
U.S. Embassy in Baku.
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