Laws, bans and fines
Where you can smoke, what the law says about marijuana, what you can't take out of the country and what gets you fined or deported. What the law says, not how to get around it.
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When and where can you set off fireworks in Georgia?
Fireworks in Georgia are sold and imported under permits, some categories are for certificate holders only, and breaking the rules in a public place is fined 2,500 GEL.
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Can you cross the road in the wrong place in Georgia and what is the fine?
In Georgia you cross at a pedestrian crossing or junction, and a pedestrian who ignores signals, signs or markings faces a 50 GEL fine, or 100 GEL on highways.
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Can you make a campfire and grill kebabs outdoors in Georgia?
In Georgian forests a campfire is allowed only in specially designated places, and the fine for breaking fire safety rules in a forest is 100 to 200 GEL.
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Can you fly a drone in Georgia and is registration required?
Drones are allowed in Georgia under Civil Aviation Agency rules, and the operator of a drone of 250 grams or more must register for free on the unmanned aircraft platform.
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Can you film people and record conversations in Georgia?
For purely personal purposes the data protection law does not cover filming people, but unlawfully recording a private conversation or spreading personal data can be punished under the Criminal Code.
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Is pepper spray allowed in Georgia?
Pepper spray in Georgia is a gas spray device that anyone 18 or older may buy, import or carry only with written consent from the regional Interior Ministry office.
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Can you carry a knife in Georgia?
Carrying a cold weapon in Georgia is banned and fined 500 GEL with confiscation, except a knife carried for eating, work, hunting, fishing or national dress.
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Can you drink alcohol on the street in Georgia?
Drinking alcohol on the street and in other public places in Georgia is banned by Article 171 of the Administrative Offences Code, with a fine of 50 to 150 GEL.
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Until what time can you make noise in Georgia, and what is the fine?
The law does not name an hour after which all noise is banned: Article 77.1 of the Administrative Offences Code fines exceeding the permissible noise level both by day and by night.
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Until what time, and from what age, is alcohol sold in Georgia?
Alcohol in Georgia is sold to people aged 18 and over; selling to minors is prohibited, and shops may ask for ID.
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What can and can't you take out of Georgia?
You can take personal belongings, souvenirs, wine, chacha and food for your own use out of Georgia; Georgian customs mainly restricts items of cultural heritage and large amounts of cash.
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What is forbidden for tourists in Georgia, and what gets you fined?
The fines tourists most often face in Georgia are for smoking indoors, overstaying the visa-free period and traffic violations.
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What can get you deported from Georgia?
A foreigner can be expelled from Georgia for staying unlawfully, for example after the visa-free period ends, for threatening state security or public order, and for certain offences.
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Are there coffee shops in Georgia, and what does the law allow on marijuana?
There are no coffee shops in Georgia: selling marijuana is illegal.
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Where can you smoke in Georgia, and what are the fines?
In Georgia you cannot smoke inside buildings and enclosed spaces, including cafes, restaurants and bars, or on most public transport.
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What is the age of majority in Georgia?
The age of majority in Georgia is 18: from that age a person has full legal capacity under the Civil Code.