UK issues guidance on entry to Azerbaijan via Iran land border

BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 2. The UK government
has issued guidance for British nationals seeking to enter
Azerbaijan via the land border with Iran, Trend reports via the Government of UK.

According to the statement, the border between Azerbaijan and
Iran remains closed. However, British nationals may be able to
cross at the Astara border crossing with special authorization from
the Government of Azerbaijan, facilitated by the British Embassy in
Baku.

British citizens seeking entry into Azerbaijan are advised to
contact the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
(FCDO) before traveling to the Astara crossing, indicating whether
the request is being made from Iran or from the UK on behalf of a
relative. Other land border crossings into Azerbaijan remain
closed.

"British nationals will need to provide personal details (name,
date of birth, passport information). The British Embassy will
provide confirmation and a code from the Azerbaijani authorities.
This will take approximately 48 hours. You will need to show the
code before crossing. You will also need to apply for a visa
through the normal process," the statement says.