From 1 January 2026, all tourists entering Georgia will be required to hold a valid health and accident insurance policy, in accordance with the Georgian Law “On Tourism”.

Key requirements

• The insurance policy must be valid for the full duration of the stay, including arrival and departure dates.
• The policy may be issued by either a Georgian or foreign insurance company.
• Minimum coverage must be at least 30,000 GEL.
• The insurance document must be available in Georgian or English, in physical or electronic form.

Mandatory information in the policy

The insurance policy must clearly state:

• Parties to the insurance contract
• Covered territory
• Subject matter of the insurance
• Commencement and expiration dates
• Insured risks
• Coverage limits
• Insurance premium and payment terms

Exemptions

The following categories are exempt from the mandatory insurance requirement:

• Holders of diplomatic and special visas
• Holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports
• Accredited staff of diplomatic missions, consular posts and international organisations, as well as their accredited family members
• Persons entering Georgia under international treaties or agreements
• Drivers engaged in international road freight and passenger transport

Travellers are advised to ensure compliance before departure to avoid complications upon entry.

Please always check the official source at the Georgian Consular Portal prior to entering Georgia