Tbilisi Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
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Georgia mandatory health and accident insurance
- Who
- All tourists visiting Georgia
- When
- Held for the whole stay, including the arrival and departure dates
- Cost
- Cover of at least 30,000 GEL
Article 12 of Georgia's Law on Tourism makes health and accident insurance mandatory for tourists. The policy must cover at least 30,000 Georgian lari for the full stay.
Checked against the official source 2026-09-26
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Georgia's visa rules split by passport. Eligibility and stay length differ widely. Check your status carefully.
Many nationalities enter Georgia visa-free. No advance paperwork needed.
Other requirements still apply. Travel insurance is required here. The official rule is set out below. Exact visa-free days depend on your nationality. Check Georgia's official immigration website.
Georgia currently runs no broad eVisa or electronic travel authorization for non-exempt nationalities. Visa-required travelers use traditional channels.
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For updates on any electronic pre-authorization, check Georgia's Public Service Hall or Ministry of Foreign Affairs websites.
Non-exempt nationalities need visas before arrival. Apply ahead.
Processing times and documents vary. Contact the diplomatic mission early.
Arrival Process
Border control at Tbilisi is typically swift. Preparation speeds things up.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Georgia's customs rules resemble most countries. Personal use allowances apply.
Prohibited Items
- Narcotics and illegal drugs
- Weapons and ammunition without special permits
- Counterfeit goods and pirated media
- Certain types of plants, fruits, and vegetables to prevent pest introduction
Restricted Items
- Carry prescription meds in original packaging with prescription copies. Check Georgia's specific medicine import rules beforehand.
- Pets need veterinary health certificates and possibly microchips. Research early.
- Large amounts of cash or valuable items require declaration as noted above.
Health Requirements
Few formal health documents are required for Tbilisi entry. Take sensible precautions anyway.
Recommended Vaccinations
- Keep routine vaccinations current: MMR, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, varicella, polio, flu.
- Hepatitis An and Typhoid are often advised. Contaminated food or water poses risks.
Health Insurance
Travel insurance is required here. The official rule is set out below. This is not optional.
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Important Contacts
Essential resources for your trip.
Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Children need their own passport. Solo or single parent travel may require a notarized consent letter from absent parents. Enforcement varies. Carry the paperwork anyway.
Pets need a recent health certificate, rabies proof, and usually a microchip. Rules shift. Verify current requirements with Georgian officials early.
Extend your stay through the Public Service Hall before expiry. Overstay and you risk fines, deportation, or bans. Long-term stays need residency permits. That process is stricter.
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