Maximum Alerts / Georgia
Level published by the State Department on 12.03.2025 · read 13 October 2026 · source checked daily
Georgia — official level as of 13 October 2026: Level 1/4 ("Exercise Normal Precautions"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, USD 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
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In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
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The country is not uniform: 1 region advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading. Tbilisi is not one of them.
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
the trip stays outside the advised-against regions. Any move into a red or orange region calls for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada
the occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Foreign Office
Abkhazia
France Diplomatie (in French)
Les déplacements sont formellement déconseillés en Abkhazie et en Ossétie du sud qui échappent au contrôle du pouvoir central et dans lesquelles sont stationnées des troupes militaires russes, ainsi que dans les zones proches de ces deux régions, les limites n’étant pas toujours matérialisées sur le terrain.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (24.09.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (05.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: Updated information about the political situation and driving conditions ('Safety and security' page).
Updated 12.03.2025
Exercise normal precaution in Georgia .
Georgia is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Do Not Travel To:
Georgia: Floods - Jun 2026ReliefWeb ↗read 13.10.20262026-07-08
Source: ReliefWeb (OCHA), via HDX — CC BY
10-13 161.2 · 10-14 147.2 · 10-15 138.3 · 10-16 131.1 · 10-17 123.2 · 10-18 116.0 · 10-19 109.2 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is 3 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 6 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Some areas of the country are formally advised against.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Vigilance areas — France Diplomatie (in French) updated 05.03.2026official map ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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Les déplacements sont formellement déconseillés en Abkhazie et en Ossétie du sud qui échappent au contrôle du pouvoir central et dans lesquelles sont stationnées des troupes militaires russes, ainsi que dans les zones proches de ces deux régions, les limites n’étant pas toujours matérialisées sur le terrain. Les voyageurs se déplaçant dans ces zones risquent ainsi d’être arrêtés et placés en détention par les autorités contrôlant de facto ces régions. En outre, au regard de la loi géorgienne, toute personne pénétrant dans ces régions depuis le territoire de la Fédération de Russie s’expose à des poursuites pénales en Géorgie.
En Abkhazie et en Ossétie du Sud, l’ambassade de France à Tbilissi ne peut apporter son aide aux ressortissants français.
Le point de passage de Lars qui relie les villes de Kazbegi - Stepantsminda (Géorgie) et Vladikavkaz (Russie) est le seul point de passage terrestre entre la Géorgie et la Russie. Dans le contexte de la guerre d’agression menée par la Russie en Ukraine, il est toutefois formellement déconseillé de se rendre dans l’ensemble du territoire de la Russie.
L’ensemble du pays, dont la capitale Tbilissi, ne posent pas de problèmes de sécurité majeurs, même si la délinquance ordinaire (vols, cambriolages) n’épargne pas la Géorgie.
Pour les personnes désirant se rendre dans la vallée de Pankissi, il est recommandé de respecter les coutumes vestimentaires locales, en privilégiant les vêtements longs et couvrant les épaules.
À la suite de la guerre en Ukraine, de nombreux ressortissants russes sont arrivés en Géorgie. Cette cohabitation peut mener à des tensions localement.
La Géorgie est, dans son ensemble, un pays sûr, dans lequel il est possible de voyager sans grande difficulté à l’exception des zones déconseillées qui apparaissent en rouge sur la carte sécuritaire ci-dessous.
Il convient toutefois d’appliquer des règles de prudence élémentaire (voir rubrique « Recommandations générales » ci-dessous), en particulier pendant la période d’été, dans les zones de forte affluence et sur la côte de la Mer noire (présence notamment de pickpockets).
La Géorgie est située dans une région d’activité sismique. Pour plus d’informations sur la conduite à tenir en cas de séisme, consulter les recommandations sur la fiche dédiée « conduite à tenir ».
Dans tous les cas, il convient de conserver son calme, suivre les instructions données par les autorités locales, et attendre les secours si nécessaire. Tout séisme important est suivi d’une série de secousses secondaires.
Dans l’hypothèse d’un séisme, il est recommandé de prendre immédiatement contact avec sa famille ou ses proches afin de les rassurer ou, en cas de problème de communication avec l’extérieur, avec l’ambassade de France.
L’insécurité sur les routes est élevée, en raison du non-respect des règles élémentaires du code de la route. La capitale concentre près de la moitié des accidents. Ces éléments plaident pour la plus grande prudence sur les routes géorgiennes.
La Géorgie est par ailleurs un pays d’élevage sans clôtures. Une extrême vigilance est donc recommandée aux conducteurs, en ville comme à la campagne, notamment en cas de circulation de nuit et au passage des tunnels.
Lors de séjours en montagne, prendre en considération les risques de chute de pierres, d’avalanches et de glissements de terrain, notamment liés à la fonte des neiges et aux pluies intenses du printemps. Les routes de montagne sont alors particulièrement dangereuses. Il convient d’éviter de prendre la route en montagne sous la pluie et d’être, en tout temps, particulièrement vigilant dans les secteurs abrupts.
De manière générale, il est recommandé de :
Afin de mieux anticiper les situations d’urgence :
L’instabilité du manteau neigeux et les changements climatiques particulièrement rapides en montagne appellent à une grande prudence dans ces expéditions. Compte tenu du risque d’avalanches, il est fortement recommandé de prendre les services d’un guide professionnel connaissant le site, de consulter les conditions météorologiques sur place avant le départ, de signaler son projet aux hôtels et maison d’hôtes avant les ascensions et de respecter les itinéraires connus.
Il convient par ailleurs de noter que les frais de recherches, de secours et d’assistance hospitalière sont à la charge du visiteur ou d’une police d’assurance spécifique à laquelle il est conseillé de souscrire (type Club Alpin).
Le grimpeur doit veiller à observer les précautions propres à ce type d’activités (équipement, communications, accompagnement par des guides chevronnés connaissant bien le terrain).
Pour plus d’informations, consulter les recommandations à la rubrique Haute montagne .
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Le chapitre Dispositions légales particulières a été complété (port de couteaux). (published 09.09.2026)
La situation politique et sociale reste tendue. Des manifestations, parfois accompagnées de violents affrontements entre manifestants et forces de l'ordre, ont lieu à Tbilissi et dans d'autres villes du pays. Des personnes blessées et des arrestations ont été signalées. Le risque d'être soudainement exposé à de violents affrontements ne peut être exclu. Avant et pendant le voyage, informez-vous au travers des médias et par le biais de votre tour-opérateur ou d’une personne de contact locale sur la situation actuelle. Conformez-vous aux directives des autorités locales. Tenez-vous à l'écart des rassemblements de foule et des manifestations de tout genre. Faites preuve de prudence. Les deux régions sécessionnistes géorgiennes d'Abkhazie et d'Ossétie du Sud demeurent des zones de conflit (voir Risques régionaux spécifiques). Par ailleurs, les tensions dans la région restent élevées en raison de la guerre menée par la Russie contre l'Ukraine. Le risque d'attentats terroristes ne peut pas être exclu en Géorgie non plus. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements
La description des zones à risques repose sur des données approximatives; les risques ne peuvent se restreindre à des zones délimitées. Abkhazie: Il est déconseillé de se rendre en Abkhazie. Evitez également la zone proche de la frontière administrative (ABL) entre l'Abkhazie et le reste de la Géorgie. La région sécessionniste géorgienne d’Abkhazie n’est pas sous contrôle de l’Etat géorgien. Malgré le fait que l’Abkhazie ait été déclarée comme libérée de mines, des risques d’obus non éclatés persistent cependant, principalement le long de la frontière administrative (Administrative Boundary Line ABL). Malgré un apaisement apparent, il ne peut pas être exclu que le conflit entre la Géorgie et l’Abkhazie s’aggrave de nouveau. En raison de la situation particulière de l’Abkhazie, il est impossible pour la Suisse, de porter assistance en cas d’urgence ou de soutenir le départ de cette région . L’entrée via l’ Abkhazie depuis la Russie et la sortie de Géorgie via l’Abkhazie vers la Russie est considérée en Géorgie comme illégale et il en résulte des peines d'emprisonnement et des amendes conséquentes. Ossétie du Sud: Il est déconseillé de se rendre en Ossétie du Sud. Evitez également la zone proche de la frontière administrative (ABL) entre l'Ossétie du Sud et le reste de la Géorgie. La région sécessionniste géorgienne d’Ossétie du Sud n’est pas sous contrôle de l’Etat géorgien. Malgré un apaisement apparent, des violences armées ne peuvent pas être exclues. En raison de la situation particulière de l’Ossétie du Sud, il est impossible pour la Suisse, de porter assistance en cas d’urgence ou de soutenir le départ de cette région. L’entrée via l’ Ossétie du Sud depuis la Russie et la sortie de Géorgie via l’ Ossétie du Sud vers la Russie est considérée en Géorgie comme illégale et il en résulte des peines d'emprisonnement et des amendes conséquentes. Zones frontalières avec la Russie, dans la partie qui touche la République tchétchène, et avec l’Azerbaïdjan (en particulier Red Bridge): Ces zones frontalières sont partiellement minées. Empruntez exclusivement les routes les plus fréquentées et informez-vous auprès des autorités locales et/ou de la population en cas de doute.
Observez les précautions d'usage contre la petite délinquance et faites preuve d’une vigilance particulière après la tombée de la nuit. Les personnes qui affichent en public leur homosexualité sont susceptibles d’être la cible d’agressions. Des délits sexuels ont également été signalés. Si vous ne connaissez pas bien le pays, il est préférable que vous vous joigniez à un groupe de voyage organisé.
La Géorgie se trouve en zone d'activité sismique. National Seismic Monitoring Centre Les fortes pluies peuvent provoquer des inondations et des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures . National Environmental Agency: Meteo Georgia En été, il existe un important risque d’incendie de forêt à de nombreux endroits. Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités locales. En cas d’interruption des communications avec l’étranger, vous pouvez vous mettre en liaison avec l'Ambassade de Suisse à Tbilissi.
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 13.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 09.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Regions covered by the Foreign Officegov.uk ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
For security reasons, FCDO advises against all travel to the Russian occupied regions of:
FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to areas immediately next to the administrative boundary lines with South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
FCDO cannot provide face-to-face support to British nationals travelling in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as UK government employees are restricted from travelling there.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights.
Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel:
If you have been impacted by travel disruption and need to review your visa contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia .
Regional risks — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
This section has safety advice for regions of Georgia. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice.
You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice .
For security reasons, FCDO advises against all travel to the Russian occupied regions of:
FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to areas immediately next to the administrative boundary lines with South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
The administrative boundary lines with the Russian occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are generally unmarked and away from roads. Take care not to cross the lines – you could be arrested by the region’s self-declared authorities.
The Georgia and UK governments do not recognise the unilateral declarations of independence by the Russian occupied regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Following international law, the Georgian government claims the right to exercise sovereignty in these territories. The UK government, along with almost all other states, recognises Georgia’s right to do this.
Consular support is not available in Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Ownership of many properties in these regions is disputed. There are thousands of claims to property ownership from people displaced by conflicts following the collapse of the USSR.
Buying these properties could have serious financial and legal implications, including legal proceedings in Georgia’s courts and enforcement of court judgements elsewhere in Europe. If territorial disputes are settled, this could have consequences. For example, property may need to be returned to its original owners (property restitution).
It is illegal under Georgian law to enter Georgia from Russia through South Ossetia or Abkhazia. If you do this, you could get heavy fines or a prison sentence of up to 4 years. If your passport has entry or exit stamps from the self-declared authorities in these regions, Georgian authorities may see this as illegal entry through an unrecognised border crossing.
If you’re considering entering Russia by crossing Georgia-Russia land borders, check Russia travel advice . FCDO advises against all travel to Russia.
There is some risk from unexploded weapons:
Areas where there might be unexploded weapons are not always marked. Go with a local guide or tour group if visiting these areas.
The land border with Azerbaijan has been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you visit the Udabno caves at the Davit Gareja monastery site, take care not to cross the Georgia-Azerbaijan border. It is unmarked in this area and disputed. There are border guides in the area – seek their advice if you’re unsure.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
This guide also has safety advice for regions of Georgia .
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorist attacks in Georgia cannot be ruled out. Attacks could happen anywhere and affect western interests and places visited by foreigners, such as tourist sites and cultural events.
9 September marked the 650th consecutive day of protests. Some of these have led to violent confrontation between police and protesters. In Tbilisi the demonstrations are now mainly focused on the Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue, but they can spread to other areas, particularly on Saturday evenings/nights and on the anniversaries of significant political events. Demonstrations also take place in other cities and towns. Demonstrations may lead to travel disruption.
Tensions can escalate without warning. You should:
If you participate or engage in political demonstrations, you may face additional questioning on exit or be refused re-entry to Georgia.
If you have unpaid fines, you may be refused exit until these are paid.
Crime levels are low. You should:
Georgian law protects everyone’s human rights and equality, but ethnic minorities and LGBT+ people may face discrimination. Harassment and assault based on race does take place. Those perceived as being part of or supporting the LGBT+ community may face harassment and assault.
If someone attempts to assault you or you feel threatened, call the emergency number 112 and ask for the police.
There have been reports of drink spiking in Georgia. Be wary of strangers approaching you to take you to a restaurant or nightclub. If strangers offer you food and drink these items may contain drugs that could put you at risk. Buy your own drinks and always keep sight of them to avoid them being spiked.
For more information about spiking, read Travel Aware’s information on Spiking and methanol poisoning .
You are not legally required to always carry ID, but if the police or a service provider (hotel, bank etc) ask you for ID you are expected to show your passport.
Tbilisi is a cosmopolitan city. There can be more conservative attitudes in rural areas. When travelling outside cities, be aware of cultural sensitivities around modest dress (particularly in places of worship) and showing affection in public.
Prices may be quoted in US dollars and euros, but goods and services must be paid for in local currency (lari).
Travellers’ cheques are rarely accepted. Outside major towns, you may not find ATMs or be able to use credit and debit cards. Take enough cash in lari if travelling to rural or remote areas.
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence of 5 to 25…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Georgia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2025-03-12travel.state.gov ↗updated 12.03.2025 · read 13.10.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Georgia .
Georgia is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Do Not Travel To:
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)
Avoid all travel to the following areas due to crime, military activity, the risk of detention and the presence of landmines:
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 11:19 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
If the police or a service provider, such as a hotel or bank employee, asks you for identification, you are expected to show your passport.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe, including when transiting through the airport. Convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Possession of even small amounts of cannabis can be punished with imprisonment. Drugs, alcohol and travel
Some prescription medication may not be available in Georgia. If you take prescription medications and plan to travel to Georgia, you are responsible for determining their legality and the required documentation, even if you are only transiting. Georgian authorities strictly regulate the possession and importation of some medication under special control, including narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, and some over-the-counter medication that is commonly available in Canada. If you attempt to enter Georgia with prescription medication for personal use that is illegal under Georgian law, and do not carry supporting documentation approved by Georgian authorities, you could face criminal prosecution resulting in deportation, a jail sentence and/or a heavy fine. For information on the legal status of a specific medication, you should contact the Revenue Service of Georgia and/or the Embassy of Georgia to Canada.
It’s illegal to carry certain types of knives in Georgia. If you are caught carrying one, you could be detained or fined.
You may need to obtain a permit from the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia to import or export cultural valuables. These include:
Cultural valuables – Revenue service of Georgia
Taking photographs of military installations, airports or government buildings may result in a penalty. You should seek permission from local authorities before taking photographs of these facilities.
Male Canadian citizens who are also citizens of Georgia and are between the ages of 18 and 27 may be subject to military service.
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Georgia. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Georgia, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Georgian court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
Georgia has a zero-tolerance policy for drinking and driving. Penalties for drinking and driving include:
If you plan to use your Canadian driver's licence in Georgia, it is recommended that you obtain a notarized translation of your driver's licence into Georgian. Furthermore, an International Driving Permit is recommended as some car rental agencies or insurance providers may require it. International Driving Permit
The "priority to the right" system is in effect in Georgia. Drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right at intersections if they are not in a priority lane, and to vehicles entering roundabouts.
If you’re planning to visit Georgia for the purpose of commissioning surrogacy arrangements, you should consider the potential challenges involved in pursuing international surrogacy and seek legal advice on Georgian and Canadian laws and citizenship procedures prior to making any arrangements. Only married heterosexual couples are allowed to use surrogacy services in Georgia; same-sex couples and single individuals are not permitted. The timelines to receive a birth certification may be long. The Embassy of Canada to Türkiye in Ankara and Consulate of Canada to Georgia in Tbilisi are unable to provide recommendations on surrogacy arrangements or intervene with local authorities on your behalf.
The currency of Georgia is the lari (GEL). Credit cards may not be widely accepted in rural areas.
There are restrictions on the import and export of currency. You must declare to customs officials if you have more than 30,000 GEL or its equivalent in your possession. This requirement applies to:
Failure to comply with this requirement could result in fines and confiscation. Movement of currency – Revenue service of Georgia
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 11:19 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
You are not legally required to always carry ID, but if the police or a service provider (hotel, bank etc) ask you for ID you are expected to show your passport.
Tbilisi is a cosmopolitan city. There can be more conservative attitudes in rural areas. When travelling outside cities, be aware of cultural sensitivities around modest dress (particularly in places of worship) and showing affection in public.
Prices may be quoted in US dollars and euros, but goods and services must be paid for in local currency (lari). Travellers’ cheques are rarely accepted. Outside major towns, you may not find ATMs or be able to use credit and debit cards. Take enough cash in lari if travelling to rural or remote areas.
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence of 5 to 25 years and heavy fines for possessing, using, or smuggling of illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport. Airports in Georgia have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Do not photograph sensitive sites like military bases and power installations. Be aware of cultural sensitivities when photographing churches and other religious sites.
You must register any drone with a video or audio recording system at the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency before it can be used in a public place. To register you need your passport and a valid email address. Foreign nationals cannot register drones online, so you will need to do this in person at the Civil Aviation Agency office. You must get a special licence from the Civil Aviation Authority for any drone that weighs more than 250g but less than 25kg, even if it does not have a video or audio system.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Georgia, and there are anti-discrimination laws, but same-sex relationships are still not widely accepted. Showing affection in public may result in discrimination or harassment. Homophobic harassment and assault take place. Pride marches in 2019 and 2021 were cancelled because the police did not guarantee security. In 2023, a Pride event was cancelled after a violent protest. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
The Georgian Parliament is expected to adopt a law banning surrogacy for foreign couples soon. Keep up to date and get emails when we update Georgia travel advice. If you’re visiting Georgia to arrange an international surrogacy, consider the risks and challenges involved. Surrogacy is a complex, lengthy process. You should:
The British Embassy cannot get involved in surrogacy arrangements or recommend hospitals or clinics. Commissioning a surrogacy will not automatically mean that the child holds British citizenship. To bring your child born through surrogacy from Georgia to the UK, you must apply for a full British passport. You need a Georgian birth certificate for this. Check the Public Service Hall and Service Development Agency websites and research the rules for leaving the country with children (some legal details are in Georgian only). You can stay visa-free in Georgia for a continuous period of up to one year. The Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has more information.
Anyone trading with Abkhazia and South Ossetia must have a licence issued by the Georgia government. This includes buying and selling property and most financial transactions. Anyone trading without a licence may face penalties under Georgian civil and criminal law.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
L'alcool au volant est interdit (taux maximum d'alcoolémie toléré: 0 pour mille). Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, quelle que soit la nature de la drogue, sont punies de lourdes peines de prison (pouvant aller jusqu'à la perpétuité). Porter sur soi certaines sortes armes et de couteaux (y compris, par exemple, un couteau de poche ) est interdit et passible de sanctions pénales. Il est recommandé de renoncer de manière générale à emporter de tels objets ou, en cas de besoin, de se renseigner avant le départ auprès de l'Ambassade de la Géorgie à Berne sur les règlementations exactes. Les conditions de détention sont précaires (cellules surpeuplées, équipements sanitaires et soins médicaux insuffisants, risque de contamination par la tuberculose, etc.).
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 09.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.
Reading 01:00 (Asia/Tbilisi)Open-Meteo ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 554 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
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Depuis le 28 novembre 2024, des manifestations, parfois de grande ampleur, ont lieu quotidiennement à Tbilissi ainsi que dans plusieurs villes de Géorgie. La participation à ces manifestations, particulièrement l’obstruction de la voie publique, peut être sanctionnée par des amendes de 5000 laris ou par une détention administrative pouvant aller jusqu’à 14 jours. En cas de récidive les manifestants peuvent faire l’objet de poursuites pénales conduisant à une peine d’un an de…
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 27 February 2026 · updated 19 August 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026Une nouvelle panne d'électricité majeure a frappé la quasi-totalité du territoire géorgien au cours de la soirée du 5 août. La coupure a entraîné l'interruption des transports ferroviaires, l'arrêt complet du réseau de métro à Tbilissi ainsi que des dysfonctionnements sur les réseaux Internet et de téléphonie mobile. Il s’agit de la troisième panne d'ampleur nationale enregistrée en l'espace de deux semaines dans le pays. Face à la répétition de ces pannes d’électricité, des…
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 6 August 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026A compter du 1er janvier 2026, les visiteurs étrangers souhaitant entrer en Géorgie doivent obligatoirement disposer d’une assurance maladie et accident valide pour la durée de leur séjour. Elle doit être rédigée en anglais (ou en géorgien). La couverture doit être au minimum de 30 000 GEL (environ 9 500€). Chaque voyageur devra être en mesure de justifier de cette assurance en cas de contrôle à la frontière.
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 27 February 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026Récemment, plusieurs cas de familles voyageant avec des enfants mineurs se sont vu refuser l’entrée en Géorgie au motif que les photos figurant sur les passeports délivrés ne correspondaient plus à l’âge apparent des jeunes voyageurs, ne permettant pas à la police aux frontières géorgienne de les identifier formellement. Dans cette situation il est recommandé aux ressortissants français souhaitant voyager en Géorgie avec de jeunes enfants de solliciter le renouvellement par…
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 27 February 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026Editorial change
September 24, 2026 11:19 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 13 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 12.03 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10DFAE · updated 09.09 · read 13.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 15.09 · read 13.10State Department · updated 12.03 · read 13.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 15.09 · read 13.10State Department · updated 12.03 · read 13.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — $990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 13.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 122 · ambulance 113 · fire 111
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 13.10
At today's level 1/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10OMS · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 15.09 · read 13.10
5.6 physicians per 1,000 people (2023) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
2.0 homicides per 100,000 people (2019) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 13.10DFAE · updated 09.09 · read 13.10
1 region advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 15.09 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 15.09 · read 13.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 13.10eda.admin.ch · updated 09.09 · read 13.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to CHF 20,000, special risk CHF 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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