Georgia

VISA REGIME

ENTERING AND LEAVING THE COUNTRY
Citizens of the Republic of Serbia have the right to enter and stay in Georgia without visa, for 1 full year. The Embassy of Georgia in Athens covers Serbia on a non-residential basis, but there is a diplomatic office in Belgrade headed by a chargé d'affaires. The office of the Embassy of Georgia in Belgrade is located at Kneginje Zorke 77, 11000 Belgrade (contact information: +381 11 77 05 842; email: belgrade.emb@mfa.gov.ge).

Up to 30,000 lari (approximately EUR 9.900) can be brought into/out of Georgia. The import and export of hunting weapons, precious objects or art, pets and other animals requires special permits. Food weighing of up to 5 kg, and with a value of up to 200 lari (approximately EUR 66) may be imported. It is also permitted to import items for personal use, up to 50 kg in weight, and with a value of up to 300 lari (approximately EUR 100), or up to 1500 lari (approximately EUR 500) if travelling by air. Up to 3 liters of alcoholic beverages and 200 packs of cigarettes may be imported and/or exported.

Effective June 1, 2024, all travelers entering Georgia are required to have a travel health insurance policy. The policy must provide a minimum coverage of USD 5,000 or EUR 5,000 for outpatient treatment and USD 30,000 or EUR 30,000 for inpatient treatment. This insurance policy must be obtained prior to arrival at the border and must be issued in one of the following languages: Georgian, Russian, or English. Foreign nationals who fail to present a valid health insurance policy upon entry will be subject to an administrative fine of 300 Georgian lari (approximately 100 euros).

Border police: +995 32 241 97 27
Customs: +995 22 88 00 111, +995 32 88 00 111.

USEFUL INFORMATION

SECURITY SITUATION – The overall security situation in the country is good. The telephone number for medical emergencies is 112. Foreign nationals may only enter the territory of Abkhazia or South Ossetia from the territory of Georgia, from the district of Zugdidi to Abkhazia and from the district of Gori to South Ossetia. Direct entry to the above territories from any other state is considered illegal.

TRANSPORT – International airports in Georgia are found in Tbilisi, Senaki, Batumi and Kutaisi.
All major cities and regional centres are connected by a rail network.
The main roads are good, but their sections in mountainous areas are in an inferior state. A vehicle registration permit and driver’s licence is required for travelling with a passenger vehicle. Serbian driver's licences issued on the new form are recognised for a duration of up to one year as of the date of entering the territory of Georgia. After the expiry of this period the licence may be exchanged for a Georgian one without retaking the test, but with the period of validity of the licence itself. If the owner of the vehicle is not travelling along, it is necessary to have a certified authorisation in the English language. A green card is not required.

OTHER – The national currency is the lari (GEL). Money is exchanged in banks and exchange offices. The cost of living and price of service are lower than in Serbia.
Tourist Organisation of Georgia: www.gnta.ge, telephone number: + 995 32 243 69 99.

Contact information:
During your stay in Georgia, for consular assistance and protection you may contact the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in the Armenia, covering Georgia on a non-residential basis, at the following telephone number: +37 / 460-380-116; +37 / 460-380-117; +37 / 460-380-119 or e-mail: embserbia.yerevan@gmail.com .