Questions and Answers About Georgia
Short answers to common questions about Georgia for anyone planning a trip, moving here or already living in the country: visas and the border, money, transport, food, housing, work and healthcare. How long you can stay without a visa, where to get a fair exchange rate, how to get from Tbilisi to Batumi, what to order on your first night out: we answer questions like these plainly, without the padding. When a topic needs more, the answer links to rankings, articles and catalog.
Categories
Before you go
Getting around: money, phone, transport
Food, leisure and sightseeing
Culture and language
Living in Georgia
Health and beauty
Shopping and everyday services
Popular questions
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What is chacha, what is it made from, and how strong is it?
Chacha is a strong Georgian spirit distilled from the grape pomace left over from winemaking.
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How long should you boil khinkali, including frozen ones?
Fresh khinkali are boiled for 10-12 minutes after the water returns to the boil, and frozen ones for 13-15 minutes without thawing first.
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Where to swim in a pool in Batumi: outdoor, indoor and heated
In Batumi you can swim at hotel, sports-centre and gym pools, and in summer outdoor pools open at hotels and beach clubs.
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Why are there so many stray dogs in Georgia, and are they dangerous?
Georgia has many stray dogs because they are traditionally not culled: municipal services sterilise, vaccinate and ear-tag them, then release them back.
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How do you bring a dog or cat into Georgia, and what documents are needed?
To bring a dog or cat into Georgia you need a microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel, a pet passport and a veterinary certificate from the country of departure.
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What are the must-see sights in Georgia?
Georgia's must-see sights are Old Tbilisi with Narikala fortress, ancient Mtskheta with Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Gergeti Church below Mount Kazbek, the towers of Ushguli in Svaneti, the cave city of Vardzia and Gelati Monastery near Kutaisi.