Language
Overview
The official language is Azerbaijani (89%). Russian (3%) and Armenian (2%) are also spoken. Some residents in Baku and other larger cities have knowledge of English.
Public Holidays
01/01/2022 New Year
01/20/2022 Martyrs Day
03/08/2022 International Women’s Day
04/15/2022 Good Friday
04/18/2022 easter monday
05/01/2022 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
05/09/2022 day of the victory
05/28/2022 day of the Republic
06/15/2022 day of liberation
06/26/2022 Memorial Day honoring the military and navy
07/09/2022 Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
10/18/2022 Independence Day
11/12/2022 Constitution Day
11/17/2022 National Reawakening Memorial Day
12/31/2022 Day of Azerbaijani Solidarity
Source: Top-mba-universities.com
The dates given for Islamic holidays are calculated according to the lunar calendar and therefore shift from year to year.
During the fasting month of Ramadan, which precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims are forbidden to eat, drink or smoke from sunrise to sunset, which causes disruptions or deviations in the normal course of business (including reduced opening hours of shops and authorities) and therefore there may be restrictions for travelers.
Many restaurants outside the hotels are closed during the day, and the consumption of alcohol and cigarettes is restricted or e.g. T. even strictly forbidden, even for non-Muslim vacationers. In hotel complexes it must be taken into account that meals and drinks during Ramadan may only be taken in the hotel restaurant or in the room.
Travelers should expect increased sensitivity in religious matters as well as in respect of Islamic traditions.
Some interruptions may also occur during Eid al-Fitr. This festival, like Eid al-Adha, is indefinite and can last from 2-10 days depending on the region.
Duty free shopping
Overview
The following items can be imported duty-free into Azerbaijan (persons aged 16 and over): Up to 3 cartons of cigarettes; 3 liters of alcoholic beverages; perfume for personal use; gold up to a maximum value of US$1000; up to 125 g of caviar. When entering the country, tourists must declare items for personal use (including furs), valuables and foreign currencies on a customs form. The form must be kept until departure. The imported goods may weigh a maximum of 50 kg and have a maximum value of US$ 1000, otherwise they must be declared.
Prohibited Imports
Weapons, ammunition, drugs, live animals (requires special permission), propaganda material (photos, documents, etc.) directed against Azerbaijan, fruit and vegetables. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Prohibited Exports
Weapons, ammunition, precious metals and furs. Works of art and antiques can only be exported with prior permission from the Ministry of Culture. Further information is available from Azerbaijan Customs (Internet: http://www.customs.gov.az/en/).
Contact addresses
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Azerbaijan
(with visa issue)
Heilbronner Strasse 154
Stuttgart
Germany
+49 (0)711 26 37 71 20.
http://honorarkonsulat-aserbaidschan.de/
http://honorarkonsulat-aserbaidschan.de/
Mon, Tue, Thu 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Kramburgstrasse 10
Bern
Switzerland
+41 (0)31 350 50 40. Consular Dept. +41 (0)31 350 50 45
http://bern.mfa.gov.az/de
http://bern.mfa.gov.az/de
Mon-Fri 09.00-18.00. Consular Dept.: Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Honorary consulates in Klagenfurt and St. Pölten.
Hügelgasse 2
Vienna
Austria
+43 (0)1 403 13 22.
http://vienna.mfa.gov.az/at
http://vienna.mfa.gov.az/at
Mon-Fri 09.00-18.00. Consular Dept.: Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Honorary Consulate in Stuttgart.
Hubertusallee 43
Berlin
Germany
+49 (0)30 219 16 13. Consular Dept.: +49 (0)30 20 64 80 63.
http://berlin.mfa.gov.az/de
http://berlin.mfa.gov.az/de
Mon-Fri 09.00-18.00. Consular Dept.: Mon, Wed, Fri 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Telephone inquiries: Mon, Wed, Fri 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Tue, Thu 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Business
Opening hours
Business hours: Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00.
Business contacts
German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) Winter Park Plaza, 7th floor, Rasul Rza Str. 75, 1014 Baku, Azerbaijan +994 (0)12 497 63 06/07. Website: www.aserbaidschan.ahk.de Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations, Breite Straße 29, 10178 Berlin, Germany Tel. +49 (0)30 206 16 71 16. Website: www.ostausschuss.de Austrian Chamber of Commerce (foreign trade in Southeastern Europe, Eastern Europe /Central Asia) Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63, 1045 Vienna, Austria Tel. +43 (0)1 59 09 00 43 22. Website: wko.at United Economic Chambers c/o DPS Communications GmbH, Kasernenstrasse 11, 8004 Zurich Tel. +41 (0 )44 221 00 85. Website: www.jointchambers.
Communication
Phone
According to Abbreviationfinder.org, the country code for Azerbaijan is 00994. The area code for Baku is 012. Telephone communication is mainly via mobile phones. Telephone booths are available in large cities, these work with telephone cards (bought in the train station, at kiosks or in the post office) or with coins.
Mobile phone
GSM 900 covers the capital and major cities. No transmission and reception area in the mountains. Local mobile operators are Azercell (web: www.azercell.com, also offers 4G service) and Bakcell (web: www.bakcell.com, 3G service) (both GSM network 900). There are roaming contracts with most international providers.
Internet
Internet access is available in all cities. Network providers include Azerin (Internet: www.azerin.com), AzEuroTel (Internet: www.azeurotel.com) and Bakinternet (Internet: www.bakinter.net).
Post office
International postal service is sometimes disrupted and delays occur. Letters to Western Europe usually take 10-14 days. Parcels should be sent by registered mail to expedite delivery
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly for the current frequencies (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
