Which vaccinations do you need for a trip to Georgia?
What is required and what is only advised.
Short answer
No vaccination certificate is listed among the entry requirements for Georgia, while hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines are recommended for most travellers. A yellow fever certificate is not required under the International Health Regulations. Other vaccines depend on the length of the trip and your health, so discuss them with a doctor. Data checked on 10.11.2026.
Why
- Under the International Health Regulations no yellow fever certificate is required for Georgia.
- No vaccination certificate is listed among the entry requirements.
- The recommendations fall into three groups: all travellers, most travellers, and some travellers (long stays, higher risk).
Details
The advice splits like this. All travellers: routine vaccinations (measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, polio) should be up to date. Most travellers: hepatitis A if not previously vaccinated, typhoid, and a tetanus booster if the last dose was more than ten years ago and medical care may be limited. Some travellers: hepatitis B, pre-exposure rabies (higher risk or stays longer than one month), measles for infants from six months, and BCG for certain groups.
No vaccinations are required for entry. The UK has no reciprocal healthcare agreement with Georgia, treatment in Tbilisi can be expensive, and an ambulance is called on 112. See also Do you need travel insurance for Georgia, and where can you get it? and How to call an ambulance, the police or the fire service in Georgia.
Tip
Check the latest recommendations in advance, at least 8 weeks before the trip.
What may differ
Recommendations depend on the length of the trip, age and vaccination history. The recommendations are written for UK residents, so the wording on routine vaccinations differs in other countries. The recommendations are updated over time, so check the current version.
Common misconception
You need a vaccination certificate, such as yellow fever, to enter Georgia.
What actually happens
No yellow fever certificate is required under the International Health Regulations, and no vaccination certificate is listed among the entry requirements.
People also ask
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Sources
This answer is for reference only and does not replace a doctor's advice.
Related questions
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How can a foreigner get health insurance in Georgia, and how much does it cost?
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.
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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?
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