Compulsory insurance.
Effective January 1, 2026, according to the Georgian Law on Tourism, tourists entering Georgia must have medical and accident insurance.
Mandatory medical insurance applies to all foreign citizens entering the country for tourism, business, or transit purposes. Tourists must have a policy in paper or electronic form, in Georgian or English.
According to the new regulations, foreigners must have valid medical and accident insurance for the entire period of their stay in Georgia - from the date of entry to the date of departure. Insurance can be purchased from both Georgian and foreign insurance companies prior to arrival in the country.
The policy must provide medical coverage of at least 30,000 GEL (approximately 11,000 US dollars).
The policy must cover:
- Emergency outpatient services for at least 5,000 US dollars;
Inpatient treatment for at least 30,000 Gel (approximately 11,000 US dollars);
- Coverage for accidents, injuries, and sudden illnesses;
- Medical evacuation and repatriation.
The policy must include the following information:
- insured parties,
- territory covered by the insurance,
- subject of insurance,
- start and end time of the insurance,
- insured risks,
- insured amount (limits),
- amount of the security deposit (contribution),
- place and deadline for its payment.
Border services at airports and land checkpoints have the right to request proof of policy.
From January 1, 2026, a foreigner in Georgia without a policy will be fined. A fine of 300 Gel. (approximately $112) has been established.
Trekking, mountaineering, skiing, and other extreme activities without appropriate insurance are subject to a fine of 500–1,000 Gel., with a repeat violation receiving a fine of 1,000–2,000 Gel.
For late payment, the fine doubles, then triples; persistent failure to pay may result in entry restrictions or deportation. Tour operators are required to inform clients of the new rules and penalties.
