🎯 Visa and documents for dental treatment in Georgia: what a patient needs to know

📌 What you will learn from this article:

• 🛂 Do I need a visa for dental treatment in Georgia
• 📄 What documents to take with you - from a passport to photos
• 🧾 What the border guard will ask and how to prepare
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What are the special features when traveling with children: documents and consent
• 🩺 When is insurance needed and is it possible to do without it
• ✅ A complete checklist for the patient: documents, money, medicines

🟨 Quick response - for those in a hurry

💡 Tip: take a photo of all documents and upload them to the cloud or messenger - convenient if something gets lost.

🟩 All about visa and documents for treatment in Georgia

🛃 Do you need a visa for treatment in Georgia?

Good news for tourists:

📢 Visa to Georgia is not required for most foreign patients!

🌍 Citizens of:

✅ European Union

✅ Israel, Ukraine, Turkey, UAE, Kazakhstan, Belarus

✅ And also more than 90 other countries

🕒 How long can you stay without a visa? 📌 Up to 365 days - for citizens of the EU and Israel.

📆 This is more than enough time for treatment and rest!

💡 The current list of countries is on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (it is better to check before the trip).

📄 What documents should I take with me?

Here's what we recommend putting in your document folder:

✅ International passport (check the expiration date: at least 3 months from the date of entry)

✅ Letter or confirmation of an appointment at the clinic

✅ Dental images (panoramic, CT - on a flash drive, on a phone or cloud storage)

✅ Medical records for chronic diseases

✅ List of medications and allergies

✅ Medical insurance - not required, but will help with complications

✅ Bank card or cash (euro, dollars or lari)

💡 Make copies of documents - paper and electronic (on your phone or by e-mail).

✈️ Crossing the border: what to expect?

🛂 At the border in Georgia, everything happens quickly and without stress, especially if you are prepared.

The border guard may ask several standard questions:

✅ Purpose of visit → answer calmly: dental treatment

✅ How many days do you plan to stay

✅ Where will you live → just say the address, show a hotel or apartment reservation

✅ Do you have a return ticket → it is advisable to show a screenshot or printout

📌 Medical documents are not asked, but it is better to have with you:

✔️ letter from the clinic, ✔️ discharge summary, ✔️ images, ✔️ coordinator's contacts.

💡 Advice: smile - Georgian border guards are very friendly 😊

👨‍👩‍👧 Documents for entry into Georgia with children

If you are flying to Georgia for treatment with a child, please pay attention to the additional requirements:

📌 For children under 18:

✅ Child's international passport (or entry in the passport of one of the parents, if provided)

✅ Birth certificate - original or notarized copy

✅ Notarized consent of the second parent (if the child is traveling with one parent)

✅ Child's medical record, especially if he or she is to undergo treatment

✅ Translation of documents into English or Georgian - optional, but may be useful

✅ List of allergies and regularly taken medications

💡 If a child is registered for treatment, it is recommended to first agree with the clinic on the age-related features of the procedure.

🛡️ When do you need health insurance and is it possible to do without it?

🔍 Insurance is not mandatory, but highly recommended:

✅ For planned treatment — insurance is not required unless you apply for a visa.

✅ When traveling under a visa-free regime — no one requires an insurance policy at the border.

Even basic insurance can cover: ✔️ complications after procedures ✔️ allergic reaction ✔️ emergency hospitalization ✔️ accidents outside the clinic (falls, poisoning, etc.)

📌 When insurance is mandatory:

✅ If you are applying for a visa (for countries with a visa regime)

✅ If you are participating in treatment programs through insurance companies or tour operators

💡 Even if you are confident in your health, it is better to have at least basic travel insurance. It is inexpensive, can be issued online in 5 minutes, and gives confidence in any situation.

📋 What documents are required for a visa for treatment?

If you need to apply for a visa for dental treatment in Georgia, prepare the following documents:

• Completed visa application form.
• Passport valid for at least 3 months after planned departure from Georgia.
• Passport-size photo.
• Invitation letter from a dental clinic stating the planned treatment.
• Confirmation of accommodation booking.
• Round-trip tickets.
• Medical insurance covering expenses of at least 30,000 euros.
• Proof of financial solvency (bank statement for the last 3 months).

💡 Please note: all documents must be translated into English and certified.

❓ Frequently asked questions

❓ Do I need a visa for treatment in Georgia?

💬 In most cases, no. The EU, Israel, CIS, etc. — visa-free.

❓ What if my passport expires in 2 months?

💬 Entry is not possible. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry.

❓ What if I didn’t have time to take pictures?

💬 It’s okay — the pictures will be taken at the clinic. But if you have old ones, it’s better to take them with you.

❓ Can I travel without insurance?

💬 Yes, you can. But if there are complications, you have to pay for everything yourself. It’s better to get basic insurance.

❓ Is an ID card suitable instead of a passport?

💬 Yes, but only for citizens of certain countries (e.g. Ukraine, Turkey). Check with the consulate.

❓ Do I need to translate my medical documents?

💬 Usually — no. Doctors read Russian and English extracts. Translation is optional.

❓ Do I need a hotel reservation for entry?

💬 In most cases — no. But it is better to have confirmation or a residence address.

❓ What happens if I forget my documents?

💬 Treatment can start from scratch (new images, examinations). This will take more time and money.

❓ How long does it take to cross the border?

💬 Usually — quickly. But there may be queues during high season.

❓ How do I contact the clinic upon arrival?

💬 Via WhatsApp or Telegram — most clinics in Georgia use these messengers.

⚠️ The data in the article is current at the time of writing. Please, check the visa conditions and the list of required documents on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia or at the clinic of your choice before your trip.