Visa to Azerbaijan for Romanian Citizens

Heading to Azerbaijan from Romania? 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 where Eastern Europe meets Western Asia, on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. From Romania it is an easy reach across the Black Sea: a short hop east, a small time difference, and in Baku a capital that puts a UNESCO-listed old town right next to bold modern architecture.

Below you will find what you need to enter the country, how to get there, and the practical details that make the trip smoother once you land.

Do Romanian 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. It is a single-entry visa, and it lets you stay for up to 30 days within a 90-day period.

You will need a passport valid for at least six months from the day you arrive, a clear scan of its photo page, and your travel and accommodation details. The full checklist and the step-by-step process are laid out in the requirements guide.

View the full eVisa requirements

Getting to Azerbaijan from Romania

Most travellers fly into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku. There are usually no direct flights from Romania, so trips from Bucharest tend to involve one stop and take roughly four to six hours in total, depending on the connection. Routes and carriers change with the season, so it is worth comparing current schedules when you book.

Azerbaijan stays on one time zone all year, AZT (UTC+4), with no daylight saving. Romania shifts its clocks for European summer time, so Azerbaijan runs two hours ahead in winter and one hour ahead in summer. Either way the gap is small, and you will feel little jet lag.

Practical tips for Romanian travellers

The local currency is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Cards work in most hotels, restaurants and shops across Baku, though it helps to carry some cash for smaller towns and markets. You can change money at banks and exchange offices, or simply withdraw manat from ATMs once you arrive.

If something falls outside the eVisa, say a longer stay, certain work or study plans, or replacing a lost passport, the Embassy of Azerbaijan is in Bucharest. 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.

Azerbaijan travel guide Eligible countries

Frequently asked questions

Do Romanian citizens need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?

Yes, you will need a visa before you travel. For tourism, most people use the online eVisa, a single-entry visa that lets you stay for up to 30 days within a 90-day period.

How long can Romanian 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 period from the date your visa becomes valid.

How long is the flight from Romania to Azerbaijan?

There are usually no direct flights, so getting from Bucharest to Baku generally means one stop and takes around four to six hours in total. Schedules change through the year, so check current routes and connections when you book.

What is the time difference between Romania and Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan keeps one time zone all year, AZT (UTC+4), with no daylight saving. Because Romania changes its clocks for summer, Azerbaijan is two hours ahead in winter and one hour ahead in summer.

What currency should I use in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan uses the manat (AZN). Cards work fine across Baku and ATMs are easy to find, but carry some cash for smaller towns and local markets.

Is there an Azerbaijan embassy in Romania?

Yes, the Embassy of Azerbaijan is in Bucharest. It handles consular matters that fall outside the standard tourist eVisa, which most visitors arrange online before they set off.