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The climate of Azerbaijan is continental, with warm and sunny summers and cold winters. Thunderstorms do occur during the winter months (December to March). The best time to visit Azerbaijan is from April to June and September to October, when the weather is less severe. However, each season offers something special. Spring and autumn offer beautiful palettes and wonderful weather, while the summer months abound with shimmering springs and outdoor activities. And if you are able to brave the low temperatures, winter offers fantastic skiing and scintillating culinary surprises. For cheap flights to Azerbaijan, the best time to visit is during winter.

South African passport holders require a visa to enter Azerbaijan. Applications are processed through the ASAN Visa system. Visas are valid for 30 days. You will need to ensure your passport is valid for at least six months and has two blank pages for entry stamps.

For more information on the application process, you can contact the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Pretoria.

Address: 302 Albert Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria

Phone: ( 27) 012 346 1018 / ( 27) 102 346 0829

Email: pretoria@mission.mfa.gov.az

Although crime levels are generally low in Azerbaijan, you should still maintain vigilance and use common sense throughout your trip. If you are staying in the country for more than 10 days, you will need to register with the State Migration Service. Travel insurance to cover theft and medical expenses is recommended.

Nagorno-Karabakh is a conflict region and should be avoided. Avoid carrying large sums of cash and valuables and wandering around alone at night, as street crime does happen. Situations involving beautiful women who ask you to buy them drinks and then leave you to face a gang of thugs is a common scam. Taxi drivers are also known to cheat tourists out of money; only make use of licensed taxis and agree on a fare beforehand. You should familiarise yourself with the local laws and customs before arriving in Azerbaijan.

Although the risk of malaria is low in Azerbaijan, precautions should still be taken to avoid mosquito bites. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required if you are travelling from an infected area. Immunisation against hepatitis A & B and rabies is recommended. Routine vaccinations include MMR, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, varicella and polio.