Emergency Numbers & Access
Call 103 for ambulance or 112 for general emergencies. Public ambulances available but may be slow. Private ambulance services available in Baku.
Response time: 10-20 minutes in Baku; 30-60+ minutes in rural areas
Cost: Public free in theory; private $50-300 USD
Healthcare System
Azerbaijan has a developing healthcare system. Baku has modern private clinics and hospitals (including international-standard facilities) but quality drops sharply outside the capital. Public hospitals are under-resourced. Medical tourism is growing, particularly in dentistry and ophthalmology. English is rarely spoken in medical settings outside top private clinics.
Designed for: Citizens; tourists use private clinics
GP Access & Costs
Private clinics in Baku (appointment/walk-in); public clinics mainly for residents
Typical wait: Same-day at private clinics in Baku
GP Visit
$20-60 USD private
Private GP
$20-60 USD
ER Without Insurance
$50-300 USD at private facilities
Medication
Medications very affordable. Pharmacies widely available in Baku. Some Western brands may not be stocked.
Health insurance is required for visa
Pharmacy & Medication
Hours: 8am-10pm daily; 24-hour pharmacies in central Baku
OTC: Most medications available without prescription in practice
Practical Tips
- MedEra Hospital and Baku Medical Centre are top private facilities in Baku
- Central Clinical Hospital is the main public facility
- Outside Baku, medical facilities are very basic — carry a first aid kit
- Dental care in Baku is affordable and increasingly popular with tourists
- Russian language is more useful than English in medical settings
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage essential — complex cases evacuated to Istanbul or Tbilisi
Who can get care in Azerbaijan?
Emergency care for anyone
Emergency departments in Azerbaijan treat everyone regardless of residency or insurance status. Charges can still apply afterwards.
Public system for visitors
The public system does not cover visitors, so care is paid privately or through insurance.
Seeing a Doctor as a visitor
Private clinics in Baku (appointment/walk-in); public clinics mainly for residents Typical cost: $20-60 USD private Typical wait: Same-day at private clinics in Baku
Insurance needed for entry or visa
Proof of medical insurance is required for entry or for a visa to Azerbaijan.
Documents worth having ready
- Travel insurance certificate
- Passport
- e-Visa or ASAN visa
Local contacts in Azerbaijan
Emergency services
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Call 103 for ambulance or 112 for general emergencies. Public ambulances available but may be slow. Private ambulance services available in Baku.
Pharmacies
8am-10pm daily; 24-hour pharmacies in central Baku
Most medications available without prescription in practice
What is the emergency number in Azerbaijan?
103 or 112 in Azerbaijan. Call 103 for ambulance or 112 for general emergencies. Public ambulances available but may be slow. Private ambulance services available in Baku.
How much does a Doctor visit cost in Azerbaijan?
$20-60 USD private Private consultations: $20-60 USD.
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Sources: Azerbaijan Ministry of Health, WHO Azerbaijan, CDC Travelers Health 2024, UK FCDO Travel Advice
Last reviewed: March 2026 by ViscaCare