Money and duty free for Azerbaijan
Currency and Money
Currency information
Azeri New Manat (AZN)= 100 gopik. 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 gopik.
Credit cards
Some major credit cards are accepted in Baku, at large hotels, restaurants and banks. However, generally, Azerbaijan is a cash-only economy. Credit cards can be used to purchase tickets at the airport.
Travellers cheques
Not generally accepted.
Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0930-1730.
Currency restrictions
The import and export of local currency for non-residents is prohibited. The import of foreign currency is unlimited but must be declared upon arrival. The export of foreign currency is limited to US$10,000 or equivalent.
Currency exchange
US Dollars, Pounds Sterling and Euros are the preferred currencies and can be exchanged at the airport, bureaux de change, all hotels, some restaurants and major banks. However, many local hotels, bureaux de change and restaurants will not accept dollar bills dated before 1992 or those which are torn or in any way disfigured. Travellers are advised to take banknotes in small denominations and change small amounts of money as required. Rates offered by banks and bureaux de change are unlikely to vary significantly.
Azerbaijan duty free
Overview
The following goods may be imported into Azerbaijan by persons over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:
• 600 cigarettes.
• 3L of alcohol.
• Goods up to a value of US$1,500.
• 10kg of food products.
• 125g of caviar.
Banned Imports
Weapons and ammunition, narcotics, and material inciting violence or terrorism.
Plants, animals and their products must be accompanied by the appropriate import certificate from the State Sanitary Service or State Veterinary Service.
Banned Exports
Weapons and ammunition, cultural artefacts (unless permission has been granted by the Ministry of Culture), zoological collections, protected plant and tree species, and documents of state importance.
