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The British Embassy in Azerbaijan maintains and develops relations between the UK and Azerbaijan.

• Updated: 9 June 2026

We have made some recent changes to our transit visa requirements.

• Updated: 3 November 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

How to make an appointment using the embassy’s online tool

• Updated: 3 April 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated UK arms embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan.

• Updated: 29 October 2025

Mr Duncan Norman MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan in succession to Mr Fergus Auld OBE.

• Updated: 2 March 2026

First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Affirmation of marital status for British nationals in Azerbaijan.

List of medical facilities and practitioners for British nationals in Azerbaijan.

• Updated: 12 February 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's National Statement at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan today.

• Updated: 12 November 2024

First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) required by some visa customers.

• Updated: 6 March 2015

Lord Vernon Coaker visited Baku for defence and security discussions. Security cooperation will be key pillar of the UK–Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership

• Updated: 4 December 2025