Azerbaijan
Caucasus · Azerbaijani · Manat
Never refuse the tea, take your shoes off at the door, and let your host overfeed you — protesting is part of the ritual.
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5 phrases you need in Azerbaijan
- HelloSalamsah-LAHM
- GoodbyeSağ olunsah oh-LOON
- PleaseZəhmət olmasazah-MAT ol-mah-SAH
- Thank youTəşəkkür edirəmtuh-shuk-KYOOR eh-dee-RAM
- Excuse meBağışlayınbah-ish-LAH-yin
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Know before you go
connectivity
Most nationalities need an e-visa via the official evisa.gov.az portal — it takes about three days, so do it before booking flights. Airport SIMs require passport registration.
transport
Baku's metro is clean and costs pennies with a BakıKart; for everything else use the Bolt app rather than negotiating with street taxis.
etiquette
Tea (çay) with jam and sweets is the engine of all hospitality; refusing it outright is rude, so accept at least one glass even if you barely sip.
money
Cards are fine in Baku's center, but carry manat cash for bazaars, regional towns, and taxis; ATMs are plentiful in the capital and thinner beyond it.
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