Visa to Azerbaijan for Croatian Citizens

Heading to Azerbaijan from Croatia? Here is what you will need for the visa, how to reach Baku, and a few things worth knowing before you set off.

Standard

3-5 days

Urgent

12 hours

Express

3-5 hours

If Azerbaijan is on your radar, it is an easy first trip into the Caucasus. It sits where Eastern Europe meets Western Asia, on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, and from Croatia the time difference is small. Most people base themselves in the capital, Baku, where a UNESCO-listed old town sits alongside striking modern architecture.

This guide runs through what Croatian passport holders need to get in, how to reach Baku, and the small practical things that make the trip easier once you arrive.

Do Croatian citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Yes, you will need one, but for most trips it is a simple process. If you are travelling as a tourist, the easiest route is the electronic visa (eVisa), which you apply for online before you travel, so there is no embassy visit and nothing to post. It is a single-entry visa, and it lets you stay for up to 30 days within a 90-day period.

To apply, you will want a passport that is valid for at least six months from the day you arrive, a clear scan of its photo page, and your travel and accommodation details to hand. The full checklist and the step-by-step are in the requirements guide, so it is worth a look before you start.

View the full eVisa requirements

Getting to Azerbaijan from Croatia

Almost everyone flies into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku. There are not usually direct flights between Zagreb and Baku, so the trip normally means one stop at a connecting hub and somewhere around six to eight hours in total, depending on the connection. Routes and carriers change with the seasons, so it is worth comparing a few current options when you book.

Once you are there, the clocks are easy. Azerbaijan runs on a single time zone, AZT (UTC+4), which is two hours ahead of Croatia in summer and three hours ahead in winter, when Croatia is on standard time. It is a small enough gap that jet lag is usually mild whichever way you are travelling.

Practical tips for Croatian travellers

The local currency is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Cards work fine in most hotels, restaurants and shops around Baku, but it is worth keeping a bit of cash on you for smaller towns and the markets. You can change money at banks and exchange offices, or simply withdraw manat from an ATM once you arrive.

If something falls outside what the eVisa covers, a longer stay, certain work or study trips, or replacing a lost passport, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Zagreb is the place to go. For an ordinary tourist trip, though, the online eVisa is all most people need.

What to see in Azerbaijan

From the walled Old City and Flame Towers of Baku to the Silk Road towns and mountain villages of the Caucasus, there is plenty to fill a long weekend or a full week. Our Azerbaijan travel guide covers the regions, food, and practical advice for getting around.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Croatian citizens need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?

Yes. Croatian passport holders need a visa before they travel. For a holiday, most people go with the online eVisa, a single-entry visa that lets you stay up to 30 days within a 90-day period.

How long can Croatian passport holders stay in Azerbaijan?

The standard eVisa covers a single visit of up to 30 days, and that visit needs to fall within a 90-day window from the date the visa becomes valid.

How long is the flight from Croatia to Azerbaijan?

There are not usually direct flights between Zagreb and Baku, so most trips mean one stop and somewhere around six to eight hours in total, depending on the connection. Schedules change with the season, so it is worth checking current routes when you book.

What is the time difference between Croatia and Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan runs on a single time zone, AZT (UTC+4). It is two hours ahead of Croatia in summer and three hours ahead in winter, when Croatia is on standard time.

What currency should I use in Azerbaijan?

The currency is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Cards are widely accepted in Baku and ATMs are easy to find, but it is handy to carry a little cash for smaller towns and local markets.

Is there an Azerbaijan embassy in Croatia?

Yes, there is an Embassy of Azerbaijan in Zagreb. It handles the consular matters that fall outside the standard tourist eVisa, which most visitors simply arrange online before they travel.