How can a foreigner get health insurance in Georgia, and how much does it cost?
Short visitor policies and an annual plan for residents.
Short answer
A foreigner can buy health insurance from insurers and banks: visitor cover costs from 2 GEL a day and the annual Med+ plan (Credo Bank, Imedi L) 600 GEL. Prices are as of 10.11.2026, and the coverage limit is 30,000 GEL in all three options. Since 1 January 2026 foreign visitors need a policy to enter.
Why
- Short policies are designed for visitors: ARDI Welcomer is sold per day, and Credo Bank with Imedi L offers 3-month and 6-month policies.
- The annual Med+ plan is designed for people living in Georgia: a 1-year term, insured age 0 to 60, with payment of 50 GEL a month possible.
- The scope of services is set by the insurance contract, so read its terms before buying.
Details
As of 10.11.2026. ARDI Welcomer for foreign visitors: the WELCOMER package from 2 GEL a day, WELCOMER Extreme from 12 GEL a day, a 30,000 GEL limit, covering urgent outpatient and inpatient care, ambulance, urgent dental care and evacuation. Credo Bank with Imedi L sells a visitor policy: 180 GEL for 3 months and 300 GEL for 6 months, with a 30,000 GEL limit. For people who live in the country, Credo Bank offers the annual Med+ plan (Imedi L): 600 GEL a year or 50 GEL a month, a 30,000 GEL limit, insured age 0 to 60.
You can buy online (ARDI: choose a package and dates, pay, and receive the policy by email and SMS) or at a Credo Bank service center. The mandatory policy for arriving visitors is sold through mygpi.ge and mandatory coverage applies from 1 January 2026. More on the entry rule: Do you need travel insurance for Georgia, and where can you get it? Ambulance number: How to call an ambulance, the police or the fire service in Georgia.
Tip
Buy a policy for your whole stay: GPI Holding states that days beyond the policy period are not covered.
What may differ
The price depends on the package, term and age, and insurers change tariffs without notice. Terms may differ between buying through a bank and buying directly from the insurer, and the full list of services and exclusions is only in the contract.
Common misconception
Health insurance is only needed if you plan to get treatment.
What actually happens
The insurers GPI Holding and ARDI state that since 1 January 2026 foreign visitors need a mandatory policy with cover of about 30,000 GEL to enter Georgia.
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Sources
- ARDI: Welcomer insurance for foreign visitors to GeorgiaChecked at:
- Credo Bank: visitor insurance (Imedi L)Checked at:
- Credo Bank: annual Med+ plan (Imedi L)Checked at:
- GPI Holding: mandatory tourist insuranceChecked at:
This answer is for reference only and does not replace a doctor's advice. Prices are as of 10.11.2026 and change, so read the contract before buying.
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Which vaccinations do you need for a trip to Georgia?
No vaccination certificate is listed among the entry requirements for Georgia, while hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines are recommended for most travellers.
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Can you bring your own medicines into Georgia?
You can bring up to 10 standard packs of ordinary medicines into Georgia without papers, while special-control drugs need a prescription and documents and a 31-day limit.
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Which medicines are sold only by prescription in Georgia, including antibiotics?
In Georgia a prescription is required for second-group medicines, which include antibiotics, and for special-control drugs, while only third-group products are sold freely.
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How much does giving birth in Georgia cost for foreigners?
Foreigners give birth in Georgia at private clinics and maternity wards on a paid basis, usually through packages covering the delivery, the hospital stay and newborn care.