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What documents do you need to travel to Georgia from Russia?

Passport, insurance and car papers if you are driving.

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Short answer

Russian citizens travelling to Georgia need a valid international passport and health insurance for the whole trip with at least 30,000 GEL of cover. No visa is required, and you can stay for one full year. If you drive your own car, bring your driver's license and the vehicle documents.

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Why

  1. An internal Russian passport is not accepted for entry; you need an international one.
  2. Russia is on the list in Government of Georgia Ordinance No 255 of countries whose citizens need no visa, with a stay of one full year.
  3. Under Government of Georgia Resolution No 602, since January 1, 2026 every foreign tourist must have health and accident insurance with at least 30,000 GEL of cover.
  4. If you travel by car, you need a driver's license and the vehicle documents, plus a power of attorney if you are not the owner.

Details

Border officers check your passport and may ask to see your insurance. The decision to admit you is made by the border service, and Georgian law lists grounds for refusal, such as having no insurance or insufficient funds, or giving false information about the purpose of your trip. Children travel on their own international passports.

Tip

Take a photo of your passport's photo page and keep your policy on your phone: it makes replacing documents easier if something gets lost.

What may differ

If you plan to work or study for more than a year, you will need a residence permit. Rules for children leaving Russia are set by the Russian side, so check them separately.

Common misconception

You can enter Georgia with an internal Russian passport.

What actually happens

No, Russian citizens need an international passport.

People also ask

  • What do Russian citizens need to enter Georgia?
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  • Do Russian citizens need a visa for Georgia?
  • What documents are checked at the Georgian border?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Entry decisions are made by the Georgian border service and the rules may change, so check official sources before you travel.

Georgia entry rules

  • Who needs a visa for Georgia, and how do you get one?

    You need a visa for Georgia only if your country is not on the Georgian government's visa-free list, while citizens of the US, the UK, EU countries, Canada and about 90 other countries travel visa-free.

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  • How much cash can you bring into or take out of Georgia?

    There is no limit on how much cash you can bring in or take out, but if your cash, cheques and securities together exceed 30,000 GEL or the equivalent, you must declare them at customs.

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  • What can't you bring into Georgia?

    You cannot bring drugs, explosives, counterfeit money or counterfeit goods into Georgia, and weapons or ammunition only with a government permit.

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  • Can you enter Georgia after visiting Abkhazia?

    Yes, if you entered Abkhazia from the Georgian side, through the Enguri crossing in Zugdidi Municipality.

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