Azerbaijan has taken a historic step by officially opening the doors of its recently liberated territories—Shusha, Lachin, Aghdam, Fuzuli, Khojaly, and Khankendi to foreign nationals. As of July 23, 2025, international travelers can now legally visit these regions, marking a powerful shift in the country's post-conflict reconstruction, integration, and tourism ambitions.

This landmark decision, announced jointly by the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and the State Tourism Agency, allows foreign citizens to access the region via private vehicles or organized tours. All travel must be registered through the bilingual “Our Road to Garabagh” portal (www.yolumuzqarabaga.az), where visitors provide passport details and are briefed on landmine safety protocols—underscoring that security remains a priority even amid growing openness.

This is not merely an administrative change—it’s a declaration. It signals Azerbaijan’s readiness to showcase the heritage, resilience, and transformation of Garabagh to the world. For decades, these territories were inaccessible due to occupation and conflict. Today, they are being reintroduced to the global community as centers of culture, memory, and modernization.

Only Azerbaijani-registered motor vehicles (category B) with up to nine passengers are allowed for entry, and hotel reservations automatically generate........

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