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What should tourists know before travelling to Georgia?

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Short answer

Before travelling to Georgia, know that most nationalities need no visa, but since 2026 health insurance of at least 30,000 GEL is mandatory. Payments are made only in lari, Russian cards don't work and smoking indoors is banned. The emergency number is 112, sockets are European, and under Georgian law you must not enter Abkhazia from Russia.

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Why

  1. Visa-free entry is set by Government of Georgia Ordinance No 255.
  2. Insurance is mandatory under Government of Georgia Resolution No 602.
  3. Smoking indoors is banned by the Law on Tobacco Control.

Details

Churches expect modest clothing, and women should bring a headscarf. At the table the tamada leads the toasts, and abruptly refusing food is considered rude. Use taxi apps, and take an offline map to the mountains.

Tip

Save the emergency number 112 and your accommodation address in Latin letters on your phone.

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This answer is for reference only. Entry decisions are made by the Georgian border service and the rules may change, so check official sources before you travel.

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