U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Azerbaijan due to terrorism, armed conflict, and risk of landmines. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Azerbaijan safe? 🇦🇿
Asia · Updated
As of October 2026, Azerbaijan scores 68/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Azerbaijan Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 4 Azerbaijan destinations assessed, Şǝki scores highest (72/100), while Baku scores lowest (63/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Azerbaijan-Armenia border The border with Armenia remains closed.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Azerbaijan: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Azerbaijan destinations by safety score
#1🇦🇿ŞǝkiSafe · updated 29 July 202672#2🇦🇿GanjaSafe · updated 19 October 202669#3🇦🇿SalyanSafe · updated 19 October 202668#4🇦🇿BakuModerate · updated 13 October 202663
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03 · Evidence Signals
Azerbaijan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 50 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 2.2 / 100k | 85 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 74.9% | 78 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 64/100 | 64 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 51/100 | 51 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 14.8 / 100k | 53 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Azerbaijan safety FAQ
Is Azerbaijan safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Azerbaijan Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Azerbaijan averages 68/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Azerbaijan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Şǝki currently scores highest at 72/100 (Safe). Baku scores lowest at 63/100.
Where does this Azerbaijan safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.