아제르바이잔: 출발 전에 알아둘 것

입국과 비자

CIS citizens (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine) are visa-free; Turkey (since 2019), UAE (2023) and China (since 20 Jul 2025) too. US, UK, EU and Indian citizens need an ASAN e-Visa: single entry, 30-day stay within 90 days validity, standard up to 3 working days, urgent within 3 hours. Entry is effectively by air only.

온라인 입국 서류와 허가

• ASAN Visa (e-Visa) ↗ 필수
  At least 3 working days before arrival (urgent option: 3 hours) · 요금: USD 20 state fee + service fee; urgent ≈ USD 50 + fee · Nationalities that are not visa-free (e.g. US, UK, EU, India)
• Migration registration ↗ 선택
  Within 15 days of arrival if staying longer than 15 days · Visitors staying over 15 days not registered by a hotel

여권 유효기간: At least 6 months after arrival recommended, with 2 blank pages; e-Visa needs passport valid 3 months beyond visa expiry.

입국 심사에서 요구할 수 있는 것

• Print your e-Visa and show it with your passport.
• Hotels normally register you; get confirmation for stays over 15 days.
• Extensions: apply to the State Migration Service at least 3 days before your stay ends; overstay fine 300–400 AZN.

세관

• Carpets, antiques and art need an export certificate — buy from shops that provide it.
• Declare anything prohibited or dutiable; strict rules.
• A local SIM used beyond 30 days must be registered (fee).

2026년 10월 29일 확인 · 출처: gov.uk ↗, evisa.gov.az ↗, thehague.mfa.gov.az ↗, azertag.az ↗, eurasianet.org ↗

돈

현금과 카드 모두 흔합니다. 카드는 주로 도시와 관광지에서 사용 가능.

결제 네트워크: Visa, Mastercard

Apple Pay — 사용 가능 · Google Pay — 사용 가능

환전하기 좋은 곳

• Bank branches and exchange offices in central Baku
• Clean USD, EUR or RUB notes

환전을 피할 곳

• Airport exchange (small sums only)
• Dynamic currency conversion at ATMs/terminals

ATM: ATMs widespread in Baku and regional centres; local banks may charge foreign cards a fee — check the screen and choose AZN.

팁: Around 10% in restaurants unless a service charge is already added; round up taxis.

• Russian Mir cards: accepted only at VTB Azerbaijan (mostly Baku) — don't rely on them.
• Carry cash outside Baku and at bazaars.

2026년 10월 29일 확인 · 출처: cbar.az ↗, tourdom.ru ↗

문화와 복장

종교: Mostly Shia Muslim but strongly secular; alcohol is widely available in Baku.

복장: Modern and smart in Baku. Cover shoulders and knees in mosques (women cover hair); dress more conservatively in rural areas.

예절

• Avoid discussing Armenia and Karabakh casually — very sensitive.
• Tea is offered everywhere; accepting is polite.
• Remove shoes in homes and mosques.
• Ask permission before photographing people.

2026년 10월 29일 확인 · 출처: gov.uk ↗

기후

Baku is semi-arid and famously windy: hot dry summers, mild winters. The Caucasus foothills (Sheki, Gabala, Quba) are greener and cooler; mountains get snow.

최적 시기: April–June and September–October.

2026년 10월 29일 확인 · 출처: en.wikipedia.org ↗

챙길 것

• Printed e-Visa
• Windproof jacket for Baku
• Modest clothes for mosques and villages
• USD/EUR cash
• Hotel booking details for registration

가져가지 말 것 / 반입 금지

• Maps or souvenirs showing Karabakh as part of Armenia
• Drones without permission

실용 정보

콘센트: Type C/F, 220 V, 50 Hz

물: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.

통행: 우측통행

모바일과 eSIM: Azercell, Bakcell and Nar SIMs with a passport; register the phone if staying over 30 days.

앱: Bolt, Uber, Wolt, Google Maps, Yandex Maps

인터넷: Some independent news sites and VPN services are blocked.

건강: No compulsory vaccinations; routine vaccines and hepatitis A advised.

보험: Not required for entry; travel medical insurance recommended.

긴급 전화: 112 — emergency; 102 police, 103 ambulance

2026년 10월 29일 확인 · 출처: gov.uk ↗, travelhealthpro.org.uk ↗