Azerbaijan customs
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Free import
• Personal belongings needed for the trip and medicines in quantities for personal use (including medicines not registered in Azerbaijan).
• Other goods for personal use with a total value up to USD 800 per person, normally no more than two identical or similar items. Duty is charged only on the value above USD 800.
• For travelers aged 18 or older: 1.5 L of alcoholic beverages and 200 cigarettes.
• For travelers aged 18 or older: gold jewelry up to 20 g and diamonds up to 0.5 carat.
• Up to 30 kg of food products.
• These allowances (except personal belongings and medicines) apply once per calendar month; the monthly limit does not apply to accompanied baggage on flights. The value of alcohol, tobacco, jewelry and food counts toward the USD 800 limit.
• Fuel in the vehicle's standard fuel tank.
Currency
• Foreign currency and Azerbaijani manats (AZN) in cash may be brought in without limit, following customs procedures.
• Amounts of AZN 20,000 or more, and commemorative coins in AZN of any value, must be declared in writing.
• Declare large amounts of foreign currency in writing on arrival and keep the customs document: it is needed to take out more than USD 10,000 in cash when leaving.
Prohibited
• Weapons banned by Azerbaijani law, military items and equipment, explosives
• Radioactive substances
• Narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their precursors and equipment for their use
• Materials promoting immorality, violence or terrorism
• Materials on the production of narcotics, poisons or explosives
• Right-hand-drive vehicles (may not be imported or registered)
Restricted
• Civilian firearms and ammunition need a permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Non-residents may bring civilian weapons only temporarily, for hunting, exhibitions or sports competitions.
• Pets and other live animals, animal products, plants and plant products need the required veterinary or phytosanitary certificates. Check current rules with the Food Safety Agency of Azerbaijan before travel.
• Endangered species of plants and animals and products made from them (CITES) need a permit from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
• Religious literature, audio and video materials and other religious items need the consent of the State Committee on Religious Associations.
• Remote-controlled drones are restricted and need special permission.
• Mobile phones and other wireless devices must be declared to customs on arrival (in writing, at an e-kiosk, on e.customs.gov.az or in the "Smart Customs" app). Undeclared devices may be blocked on local networks, and non-declaration is fined.
• Cultural goods (art, antiques, carpets and similar items) must be declared in writing.
• Goods above the duty-free limits must be declared through the Red channel; otherwise use the Green channel.
• Personal belongings needed for the trip and medicines in quantities for personal use (including medicines not registered in Azerbaijan).
• Other goods for personal use with a total value up to USD 800 per person, normally no more than two identical or similar items. Duty is charged only on the value above USD 800.
• For travelers aged 18 or older: 1.5 L of alcoholic beverages and 200 cigarettes.
• For travelers aged 18 or older: gold jewelry up to 20 g and diamonds up to 0.5 carat.
• Up to 30 kg of food products.
• These allowances (except personal belongings and medicines) apply once per calendar month; the monthly limit does not apply to accompanied baggage on flights. The value of alcohol, tobacco, jewelry and food counts toward the USD 800 limit.
• Fuel in the vehicle's standard fuel tank.
Currency
• Foreign currency and Azerbaijani manats (AZN) in cash may be brought in without limit, following customs procedures.
• Amounts of AZN 20,000 or more, and commemorative coins in AZN of any value, must be declared in writing.
• Declare large amounts of foreign currency in writing on arrival and keep the customs document: it is needed to take out more than USD 10,000 in cash when leaving.
Prohibited
• Weapons banned by Azerbaijani law, military items and equipment, explosives
• Radioactive substances
• Narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their precursors and equipment for their use
• Materials promoting immorality, violence or terrorism
• Materials on the production of narcotics, poisons or explosives
• Right-hand-drive vehicles (may not be imported or registered)
Restricted
• Civilian firearms and ammunition need a permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Non-residents may bring civilian weapons only temporarily, for hunting, exhibitions or sports competitions.
• Pets and other live animals, animal products, plants and plant products need the required veterinary or phytosanitary certificates. Check current rules with the Food Safety Agency of Azerbaijan before travel.
• Endangered species of plants and animals and products made from them (CITES) need a permit from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
• Religious literature, audio and video materials and other religious items need the consent of the State Committee on Religious Associations.
• Remote-controlled drones are restricted and need special permission.
• Mobile phones and other wireless devices must be declared to customs on arrival (in writing, at an e-kiosk, on e.customs.gov.az or in the "Smart Customs" app). Undeclared devices may be blocked on local networks, and non-declaration is fined.
• Cultural goods (art, antiques, carpets and similar items) must be declared in writing.
• Goods above the duty-free limits must be declared through the Red channel; otherwise use the Green channel.