Where can you buy car insurance in Georgia?
Mandatory cover for foreign cars, rentals and policies.
Short answer
If you enter Georgia in a foreign-registered car, you need mandatory third-party liability insurance, bought at the border or online before entry for the length of your trip. Rental cars usually include basic insurance, with extended cover available for a fee. Owners of Georgian-registered cars buy policies from insurance companies; check which are mandatory before you travel.
Why
- Mandatory insurance for foreign cars was introduced in 2018.
- Without a policy, a foreign car may be refused entry or fined.
- Comprehensive cover against theft and damage is optional.
Details
Keep your policy on your phone and printed. In an accident, call the patrol police on 112 and don't leave before the paperwork is done.
Tip
Buy the policy online before the trip to save time at the border, and keep it on your phone.
What may differ
The policy cost depends on the length of stay and vehicle type, and rental cars are insured by the company.
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Sources
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
Insurance in Georgia for touristsRelated questions
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How much does it cost to clear a car through customs in Georgia?
Excise on a passenger car cleared in Georgia depends on the engine volume and on the age of the car, either up to 6 years inclusive or older.
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How does the driver penalty points system work in Georgia?
Each driving licence in Georgia gets 100 points for the calendar year, offences deduct points, and when they run out the right to drive is suspended for 1 year.
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How can you check a car before buying it in Georgia?
Before buying a car in Georgia you can order a legal status certificate from the MIA Service Agency, which shows the registration data, attachment, pledge, tax pledge and wanted status.
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How do you register a car or transfer ownership in Georgia?
Cars in Georgia are registered and transferred at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Service Agency, in its service centers or online, with an inspection act and the owner's documents.