Azerbaijan
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding areas
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to:
- Nagorno-Karabakh
- the districts (‘rayons’) of Zengilan, Jabrayil, Qubadli, Lachin and Kelbajar on the Azerbaijan-Armenia border
- western areas of the rayons of Khojavand, Fuzuli and Aghdam
Azerbaijan-Armenia border
The FCDO advises against all travel to within 5km of the border with Armenia.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
UK government support
Help for British nationals is extremely limited in Nagorno-Karabakh. The British Embassy is not able to give support in person in these areas.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and any specific travel advice that applies to you:
- women travellers
- disabled travellers
- LGBT+ travellers
- solo and independent travel
- volunteering and adventure travel
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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