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Travel Summary

• There are confirmed human cases of the H1N1 virus (Swine flu) in Azerbaijan. You should monitor local media reports for any developments and advice. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase has been raised to Level 6. The WHO website has further details. There is a dedicated swine flu page on the FCO website for further information. Guidance on Pandemic Flu can be obtained on the UK Department of Health website .
  
  

• Azerbaijan has changed its visa regime. See Entry Requirements – Visas Section for details.
  

• We advise against all travel to Nagorno-Karabakh and the military occupied area surrounding it.
  

• Azerbaijan faces a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate and against civilian targets and places frequented by foreigners.

• Nine British nationals required consular assistance in Azerbaijan in the period 01 April 2008 – 31 March 2009 for the following types of incident; deaths (2 cases); hospitalisations (0 cases); and arrests, for a variety of offences (5 cases). During this period assistance was also requested with regard to lost or stolen passports (8 cases). Crime against foreigners is generally low, but does occur. See the Crime section of this advice for more details.

  For identification purposes you should carry the correct form of document at all times. See the Local Laws and Customs and Entry Requirements sections of this advice.

  We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and travel insurance for more details.