Azerbaijan sits right where Eastern Europe meets Western Asia, on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. For travellers from Nepal it makes an easy gateway into the Caucasus, and most people base themselves in the capital, Baku, where a UNESCO-listed old town sits next to striking modern towers along the seafront.
Before the trip itself, there is the visa to sort, and it is more straightforward than you might expect. This guide runs through what Nepali passport holders need to get in, how to reach Baku, and the small practical things that make your first day or two easier once you land.
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?
Yes, you will need one, but it is a simple process for most trips. If you are travelling as a tourist, the easiest route is the electronic visa (eVisa), which you apply for online before you fly, 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 quick look before you start.
Getting to Azerbaijan from Nepal
Almost everyone flies into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku. There are usually no direct flights between Kathmandu and Baku, so a trip normally means one stop at a hub airport, and somewhere around eight to eleven hours door to door depending on the connection you pick. Routes and connections shift 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), with no daylight saving, which puts it one hour and forty-five minutes behind Nepal Standard Time. It is a small enough gap that jet lag is usually mild whichever way you are travelling.
Practical tips for Nepali 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.
Keep your passport valid for at least six months from the day you arrive, and carry a printed copy of your approved eVisa along with your travel and accommodation details. For an ordinary tourist trip, the online eVisa is all most people need. Anything that falls outside it, like a longer stay or a work or study trip, is handled through the relevant Azerbaijani consular service.
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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See other eligible countries
More than 90 nationalities can get an Azerbaijan eVisa. Browse the guides to find the one for your country:
