What can't you bring into Georgia?
Banned items, prescription medicines and duty-free allowances.
Short answer
You cannot bring drugs, explosives, counterfeit money or counterfeit goods into Georgia, and weapons or ammunition only with a government permit. Medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic substances are allowed only with a prescription and in amounts for personal use. Plants and animal products are subject to phytosanitary and veterinary checks.
Why
- Narcotic and psychotropic substances are banned in Georgia in any amount.
- Medicines containing them, such as codeine or tramadol, are allowed only with a prescription.
- Weapons and ammunition can be brought in only with a permit from Georgian authorities.
- When flying in, you can bring personal goods up to 30 kg and worth up to 3,000 GEL duty-free.
Details
If you bring more than the allowance or goods for sale, you must declare them and pay duty. Separate duty-free limits apply to alcohol and tobacco. There is no limit on cash, but amounts above the equivalent of 30,000 GEL must be declared.
Tip
If you take prescription medicines, bring the prescription or a doctor's note, ideally with an English translation.
What may differ
The duty-free limit is lower when you arrive by land or sea than by air. If you have lived abroad for six months or more, the limit is higher.
Common misconception
Ordinary cold and pain tablets can be brought in without any questions.
What actually happens
Some of them contain codeine, which is strictly controlled in Georgia. Check the ingredients and carry a prescription.
People also ask
- What is prohibited from entering Georgia?
- Can I bring medication into Georgia?
- What is the duty-free allowance in Georgia?
- What do I need to declare at Georgian customs?
Sources
- Law of Georgia on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Matsne)Checked at:
- Customs Code of GeorgiaChecked at:
Import rules can change. Check them on the Revenue Service of Georgia website before you travel.
What not to do in GeorgiaRelated questions
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What happens if you overstay your permitted time in Georgia?
Overstaying in Georgia brings a fine of GEL 1,000 to 3,000 and an entry ban of 6 months to 3 years, depending on the length of the overstay.
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Is Georgia in the Schengen area, and can you enter with a Schengen visa?
Georgia is not part of the Schengen area and sets its own rules on who can enter without a visa.
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What is a Georgian D visa and how do you get one?
A D visa is Georgia's long-term (immigration) visa for people who come to work, study, reunite with family or own property.
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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.