Azerbaijan customs rules & duty-free allowances

Last reviewed July 2, 2026

Azerbaijan permits duty-free import of 1 liter of spirits (or 2 liters of wine/beer), 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars/250g tobacco), and personal goods up to USD 800. Cash over USD 10,000 must be declared. Strict bans on narcotics, military items, and certain meats apply. These rules are current for 2026.

Duty-free allowances

Alcohol
1.0 L
1 liter of spirits over 22% ABV, OR 2 liters of wine or beer. Traveller must be 18+.
Tobacco
200 cigarettes
or 50 cigars / 250 g
Cash to declare
$10,000
Cash (AZN or foreign currency) exceeding USD 10,000 equivalent must be declared on the customs declaration form upon arrival.
Goods duty-free
$800
Personal goods and gifts up to USD 800 (or equivalent in AZN) are duty-free. Items above this value are subject to duty at the border.

Prohibited — banned from import

  • Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (except with special medical authorization)
  • Weapons, ammunition, explosives, and military equipment
  • Radioactive materials and hazardous waste
  • Pornographic materials and items promoting violence or extremism
  • Meat and dairy products from countries with foot-and-mouth disease or other epizootic diseases (check current bans)
  • Unlicensed cultural valuables (antiques, artworks) without a permit from the Ministry of Culture

Restricted — allowed with a permit or declaration

  • Medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic ingredients (requires a doctor's prescription and a customs permit)
  • Plants, seeds, and agricultural products (require phytosanitary certificate)
  • Pets (cats, dogs) require a veterinary certificate with rabies vaccination and microchip
  • Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (require prior registration with the State Civil Aviation Administration)
  • Satellite phones and encryption equipment (require a permit from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies)

Rules worth knowing

Currency Declaration for AZN

There is no limit on importing Azerbaijani manat, but amounts over the equivalent of USD 10,000 must be declared. Export of AZN is limited to the equivalent of USD 500 without a bank permit.

Temporary Import of Vehicles

Non-residents may bring a vehicle for up to 3 months without paying duty, provided it is registered abroad. A carnet de passage or bank guarantee may be required at the border.

Cultural Valuables Export Permit

Any item over 100 years old (carpets, paintings, coins) requires an export permit from the Ministry of Culture. Without it, the item will be confiscated.

Frequently asked questions

No. The allowance is 1 liter of spirits (over 22% ABV) OR 2 liters of wine/beer. You cannot combine both categories. If you bring 1 liter of vodka, you cannot also bring wine duty-free.
No, if they are for personal use and their total value is under USD 800. If the combined value exceeds USD 800, you must declare them and may pay duty on the excess.
Yes, for a personal supply (up to 3 months). Carry the original prescription and a doctor's note. If the medication contains a controlled substance (e.g., codeine, diazepam), you need a prior permit from the Ministry of Health.
Undeclared cash can be confiscated, and you may face a fine of up to 50% of the amount or criminal prosecution under Azerbaijani law.
Yes, as long as it is within the 1-liter spirit allowance and you are 18+. Homemade alcohol is treated the same as commercial alcohol for duty-free purposes.
Yes. If the carpet is over 100 years old, you need an export permit from the Ministry of Culture. Modern carpets (under 100 years) can be exported freely, but keep a receipt to prove age.

Official source

State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan

For guidance only. Customs allowances and prohibited-item lists change without notice — always confirm with State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan before travelling.