Visa to Azerbaijan for Polish Citizens

Heading to Azerbaijan from Poland? 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

Azerbaijan sits right where Eastern Europe meets Western Asia, on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. For travellers from Poland it makes an easy gateway into the Caucasus: a manageable flight away, only a small time difference, and a capital, Baku, where a UNESCO-listed old town sits next to striking modern architecture.

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

Do Polish 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.

View the full eVisa requirements

Getting to Azerbaijan from Poland

Almost everyone flies into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku. There are both direct and one-stop services linking Polish cities such as Warsaw with Baku, and a direct flight from Warsaw takes roughly four to five hours. Routes and carriers shift with the seasons, so it is worth comparing a few current schedules 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 Poland. Between the short flight and the small time gap, jet lag tends to be mild whichever way you are travelling.

Practical tips for Polish 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 Warsaw 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 Polish citizens need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?

Yes. Polish 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 Polish 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 Poland to Azerbaijan?

A direct flight from Warsaw to Baku takes roughly four to five hours. Some services go with one stop instead, and schedules vary by season, so it is worth checking current routes when you book.

What is the time difference between Poland and Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan runs on a single time zone, AZT (UTC+4), which puts it two hours ahead of Poland. Azerbaijan does not observe daylight saving, so the gap narrows to one hour during the part of the year when Poland is on summer 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 Poland?

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