French nationals, including dual citizens, are now advised against traveling to Azerbaijan unless for imperative reasons, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
According to the Ministry, French nationals, including dual citizens, whether residents or visitors, are at risk of arrest, arbitrary detention, and unfair trial in Azerbaijan.
“This risk can affect individuals who are simply on a tourist visit or a business trip. In the event of arrest or detention, the respect for fundamental rights is not guaranteed,” MFA said.
Any French national who is arrested is exposed to:
• provisional detention or a travel ban, which can last for several months;
• severe sentences of imprisonment following trials that may not respect the rights of the defense.
Additionally, the Foreign Ministry strongly advises against traveling to the border areas with Armenia as well as the regions of the former autonomous Nagorno-Karabakh and the adjacent districts.
