Update on COVID-19 in Azerbaijan
ARISC is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Azerbaijan, and following local regulations in a rapidly changing environment. Following local policies and recommendations, our representative is working remotely. You can reach her by email: Leyla Rustamli Azerbaijan@arisc.org
U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory for Azerbaijan – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
CDC Travel Advisory for Azerbaijan – Level 1: Low Level of COVID-19 in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has acknowledged that community spread of the COVID-19 virus is occurring and that COVID-19 infections are present in all regions of Azerbaijan.
In Azerbaijan, the number of infected with COVID-19 has reached to 792 638, there have been 9709 death cases as of May 10, 2022. Number of fully recovered people is 782869.
US citizens can fly to Azerbaijan on the special flights currently operating according to the government decision. Land border crossings remain closed at this time.
Effective January 26 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel.
Citizens of Azerbaijan are permitted to return home accross the border from neighboring counrtries and vice-versa.
Negative COVID-19 test (PCR) is required for entry to the country.
Health screening procedures are in place at airports and other ports of entry.
The special quarantine regime is mitigated as of May 1, 2022, but will remain in effect until July 1, 2022, according to the decision by Azerbaijan’s Cabinet of Ministers. Effective May1, 2022 masks are no longer required (outdoor or indoor). Most public transportation, including the Baku Metro, reopened on May 31 2021. Shopping malls, religious worship places, beaches, swimming pools and gyms are reopened as of June 10 2021, subject to numerical limitations. For indoor facilities the “COVID passport” is required for entrance as of September 1, 2021. “COVID passport” is a document certifying an individual’s vaccination or her/his COVID immunity, i.e., infection with Coronavirus and recover.
Isolation (quarantine) period of an individual tested COVID positive, as well as those who were in contact with her/him is reduced from 14 to 7 days.
A certificate confirming a person’s immunity (i.e. person infected with COVID has recovered and has an immunity) will be issued 7 days (previously was 14 days) after the date of person’s positive PCR test result.
A negative COVID-19 test result is required for passengers flying to Azerbaijan in order to check-in for their flight. The negative COVID-19 results must be issued within 72 hours ahead of the flight for the passengers over 1 year of age. A rapid result test will NOT be accepted for entry; it must be a PCR test. Health screening procedures are in place at airports and other ports of entry. If passengers display symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival, they may be required to stay in a state quarantine facility for the 14-day quarantine period.
Passengers over age of 18 must have a COVID-19 passport (or a document conforming full vaccination or immunity). Please, note that a negative PCR test is still required for all travelers over age 1, regardless of vaccination status.
Non-compliance with the rules regarding social distancing and movement restrictions can result in fines up to 600 AZN. Updated May 12, 2022.
Representative for Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan “at” arisc. org)
Leyla Rustamli received her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and International Law from Azerbaijan University of Languages in 2006 and her Master’s degree from Baku State University in 2009, majoring on Middle Eastern countries. She has been the awardee of the fellowship to study at the Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel) for Graduate Student Program in 2007-2008 academic years. Her research interests include security issues of Middle Eastern countries with a focus on Israel, transnational terrorism, ethnic and national conflicts and peace study. She attended Peace Research Courses of Oslo University (Norway) in summer 2014. Leyla started her career as an instructor at the International Relations Department of Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL) in 2009. She currently is a faculty member of the International Relations Department of AUL. Throughout May – September 2009 and January – August 2010 she has been the country representative of ARISC in Azerbaijan. She also taught in Middle Eastern Program at Baku State University in 2009-2010. At the moment she is a PhD candidate at the Philosophy, Sociology and Law Institute of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.
ARİSC in Azerbaijan
Although ARISC has not yet fully established itself in Azerbaijan we offer many free services for visiting US scholars. These include but not limited to assistance with:
– lodging
– transportation in Baku and regions
– information for visa application
– orientation for libraries and archives
– establishing links with local scholars
– networking with other American scholars.
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Orientation in Baku, Azerbaijan
Inclusion of the links below does not imply affiliation with ARISC nor the endorsement of views appearing on these sites.
A wide range of information regarding accommodation, transportation, cuisine/food, visa requirements etc. can be found at this website
Taxi service at
https://www.bakutaxi.info/taxi
Restaurants and cafes with national Azerbaijani and world cuisine at
http://azrestoran.az/en
Flats for rent for a longer stay at
http://azeremlak.com/en/
Translation services and professional translators here
This is a very brief description of our services and limited list of helpful website links. Please feel free to contact us for further assistance.
ARISC Azerbaijan also organizes lectures of US scholars in Baku and Reading Groups where American scholars meet with fellow Americans and local Azerbaijani scholars and students. We look forward to see you in our events and/or organize your talk.
Government Related
Embassy of Azerbaijan, Washington D.C.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
Culture
Information related to regional culture and museums.
Azerbaijan National Library
Baku State University Library
Library of ADA University
Library of Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Library Information Center of Azerbaijan University of Languages
Baku Slavic University Library
Azerbaijan National Committee of International Council of Museums
Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture
Abdulla Shaig’s Apartment Museum
Atiga Izmailova
House Museum of Huseyn Javid
Home-Museum of Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich
Museum Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Azerbaijan Republic
Samad Vurgun Home-Museum
State Museum of Azerbaijan Carpet and Applied Art
Uzeir Hajibeyov Home-Museum