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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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.