Location and travel advice

THE is committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive and enjoyable experience for all our delegates.

To help you prepare for your upcoming visit, we encourage you to review the key information and travel advice below.

Before traveling, we recommend checking the travel guidelines and recommendations from your home country's embassy. Additionally, we advise consulting your primary care provider to determine whether any vaccinations or other health preparations are needed for your trip.

Heydar Aliyev Centre (Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi)
1 Heydar Aliyev Avenue
Baku 1033
Azerbaijan

Delegates from many countries are eligible for an e-visa, check your eligibility here. If your country is not listed, please email events@timeshighereducation.com.

If your country is listed, follow these steps to apply for your e-visa. Please note that applications can take three days to be processed so early application is recommended.

1. Visit evisa.gov and click on "Application".
2. For "Purpose" select "Education" and fill out your personal information (your address in Baku is the address of the hotel you will be staying at). You will also have to upload a JPG photo of your passport.
3. Once you have validated your email address, you will be asked to pay the admin and processing fee of US$23. This will not be refunded if your application is denied.

Your passport's expiry date should be at least three months after the e-visa's expiry date. For any questions, visit the FAQs page here.

We cannot accept responsibility for visa applications. Where a delegate is unable to attend because of failure to obtain a visa on time, the normal cancellation policy for the ticket fee will apply.

We recommend having travel insurance for the duration of your trip. Please contact your travel agent for further details.

Delegates are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of accommodation for the duration of their stay.

Below you will find a map through which you can easily browse for hotels and private accommodations. Hover over an accommodation to view travel times and distances to the venue.

To protect your personal safety we recommend:

• avoiding having valuables on show
• taking safe and reliable transport
• travelling with colleagues or other delegates, especially at night
• being alert in crowded and tourist areas, airports, restaurants, pubs and bars and on public transport
• keeping your card in sight and concealing your PIN when using ATMs and paying by card

Azerbaijan's main emergency service numbers are:

• Fire: 101
• Police: 102
• Ambulance: 103
• Gas: 104
• Electricity: 199

What is the main language?
Azerbaijani, also called the Azeri, is the most widely spoken language in Azerbaijan and serves as the primary language of education, government administration, media channels and daily life. English is also widely understood in large cities like Baku.

Which currency can I use?
Azerbaijan's currency is the manat (AZN) with notes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 and metal coins in denominations of 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 50 qapiks. While most shops and restaurants accept credit cards, it is still a good idea to have some cash on you (especially small change). ATMs are easily accessible in most shopping malls, petrol stations and supermarkets.

Which plug socket is used?
Azerbaijan uses type C and F plug sockets. The standard voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. We would recommend bringing a universal adapter.

Will wi-fi be available?
Free wi-fi is available throughout the university's buildings. Connection details will be displayed at the check-in desk.

Are there data roaming charges?
You will need to check the exact charges with your network provider but most international delegates will incur high data roaming charges. We recommend buying an eSIM via Airalo which gives you 1GB of data for 7 days for US$4.50. Use our referral code TIMESH7718 for US$3 off. We recommend checking that your phone supports eSIMs before making your purchase.

Is tap water safe to drink?
Tap water in many areas in Azerbaijan is not considered potable. Travellers are strongly recommended to drink bottled water instead and to only drink tap water after thoroughly boiling it first.