Georgia Travel Status

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Travel to Georgia is operating normally overall, with international flights, airports and ordinary tourism functioning. Travellers should nevertheless be aware of continuing demonstrations, restrictions around Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the closed land border with Azerbaijan and mandatory health and accident insurance requirements for foreign visitors.

Mandatory travel insurance

Foreign tourists entering Georgia must have valid health and accident insurance covering the entire period of their stay. The required coverage is at least 30,000 Georgian lari. Proof may be requested by an airline before departure or by immigration authorities on arrival.

Visa requirements

Visa requirements depend on nationality. Citizens of many countries can visit Georgia visa-free for extended periods, while other travellers need a visa or eVisa. Check the rules applying specifically to your passport before departure.

Azerbaijan land border

The Georgia-Azerbaijan land border remains closed to ordinary passenger travel. Travellers planning a journey involving both countries should not assume they can cross overland.

Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Strong official warnings advise against travel to Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The administrative boundary lines can be difficult to identify, and travellers who cross them accidentally can face detention.

Entering from Russia

Under Georgian law, travellers must not enter Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia and then continue into Georgian-controlled territory. Doing so can be treated as illegal entry into Georgia and can result in fines or imprisonment.

Georgia-Russia crossing

Direct overland travel between Georgian-controlled territory and Russia is possible through the official Kazbegi/Upper Lars route, subject to current border and weather conditions. Travellers should check conditions before attempting the journey.

Demonstrations

Political demonstrations continue in Tbilisi, particularly around the Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue. Demonstrations can spread to other areas and can cause traffic and public-transport disruption. Travellers should avoid protests and large gatherings.

Passport requirements

Your passport must meet Georgia’s requirements and remain valid for your stay. Immigration authorities may refuse entry to travellers without valid travel documents.

Mountain travel

Weather can change rapidly in Georgia’s mountainous regions. Heavy snow, landslides and other conditions can temporarily close roads, including routes towards the Russian border and mountain resorts.

Travel insurance now mandatory

Since 1 January 2026, foreign tourists entering Georgia must have health and accident insurance covering their stay, with minimum coverage of 30,000 Georgian lari.

Demonstrations continue

Political demonstrations continue regularly in Tbilisi. Current UK travel guidance reports hundreds of consecutive days of protests, with gatherings mainly concentrated around Parliament on Rustaveli Avenue.

Azerbaijan land border remains closed

The land border between Georgia and Azerbaijan remains closed to ordinary passenger travel.

Regional restrictions remain

Strong travel warnings continue for Abkhazia and South Ossetia and for areas immediately next to their administrative boundary lines.

Normal tourism continues elsewhere

These regional restrictions do not represent a nationwide closure of Georgia. Tbilisi and the country’s principal tourist destinations remain accessible through normal travel routes.

Check your airline, passport and visa requirements before departure.

Make sure you have qualifying health and accident insurance covering your entire stay in Georgia and keep accessible proof of the policy.

Do not plan an overland journey between Georgia and Azerbaijan while the land border remains closed to ordinary passenger traffic.

Avoid Abkhazia, South Ossetia and their administrative boundary areas. Do not attempt to enter these regions from Russia.

In Tbilisi, avoid demonstrations and check local traffic conditions if protests are taking place around Rustaveli Avenue or other central areas.

If travelling through mountainous areas or using the Georgia-Russia road crossing, check road and weather conditions shortly before departure.

Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.