What can and can't you take out of Georgia?
Wine, chacha, cheese, souvenirs and antiques.
Short answer
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. Exporting old icons, paintings, books and other cultural valuables requires a permit. How much alcohol and food you can bring in duty-free depends on the rules of your destination country.
Why
- Georgia's Customs Code governs exports and requires declaring cash over 30,000 GEL.
- The export of cultural valuables is controlled by the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation.
- Limits on alcohol, meat and dairy are set by the destination country, not Georgia.
Details
For example, Russia and other EAEU countries allow up to 3 litres of alcohol per adult duty-free, while EU countries do not allow meat or dairy products from Georgia, including cheese. When flying, check wine and chacha into your hold luggage, well wrapped.
Tip
When buying an antique at a market, ask the seller for an export document or check whether one is needed.
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Sources
- Customs Code of GeorgiaChecked at:
- National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of GeorgiaChecked at:
This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Laws change, so check the official text on Matsne.
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