Money and duty free for Azerbaijan

Currency and Money

Currency information

Azerbaijani Manat (AZN, Symbol ₼) = 100 qapik. Notes are in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, and 1 AZN. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 3, and 1 qapik.

Credit cards

In Azerbaijan, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, especially in Baku's major hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets. However, acceptance of American Express and Discover cards is limited. Outside of Baku and in smaller establishments, cash is often preferred.

ATM

There are many ATMs in Azerbaijan, mostly in Baku. Major banks such as ABB, Kapital Bank, and PASHA Bank operate extensive ATM networks. These ATMs typically accept international cards and dispense Azerbaijani manat.

Banking hours

Mon-Fri 09:30-17:30.

Currency restrictions

Residents and non-residents are permitted to bring any amount of foreign currency into Azerbaijan without restrictions, provided they declare and comply with customs procedures.

When departing the country, up to the equivalent of USD 10,000 in cash can be taken out through an oral declaration to customs authorities. For amounts between USD 10,000 and USD 50,000, individuals must provide a written declaration and submit customs documents confirming that the amount was previously brought into Azerbaijan in cash.

Currency exchange

Currency exchange services are readily available at banks, official exchange offices, airports, and major hotels. USD is widely accepted and offers favourable exchange rates compared to other currencies.

Azerbaijan duty free

Overview

The following goods may be imported into Azerbaijan by persons 18 years of age or older without incurring customs duty:

• Up to 200 cigarettes.
• Up to 1.5L of alcohol.
• Up to 20g of gold.
• Up to 0.5 carats of diamonds.
• Up to 125g of caviar.
• Up to 30kg of food products (once per calendar month).
• Goods up to US$800 (once per calendar month).

Banned Imports

Weapons and ammunition, radioactive substances, narcotics, materials promoting immorality or violence, pornographic materials, and items banned by executive orders.

This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate in their country for the most up-to-date information.

Banned Exports

State secrets and classified documents, weapons and ammunition, radioactive substances, narcotics, materials promoting immorality or violence, and rare plants and animal products.