Georgia
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
South Ossetia and Abkhazia
For security reasons, FCDO advises against all travel to the breakaway regions of:
- South Ossetia
- Abkhazia
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.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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Update history
2025-06-04 17:08
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-05-16 16:24
Updated information about ongoing political demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-03-07 12:41
Updated information on ongoing political demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-12-02 16:58
Updated information on intensifying political demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-11-29 12:40
Updated information on sporadic political demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-10-18 14:47
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy. See information about upcoming elections (‘Safety and security page’). There are no other significant updates.
2024-06-10 16:40
New information on using drones for photos and filming (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-16 11:13
Information on the political situation across Georgia (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-15 16:32
Updated information on a law banning surrogacy for foreign couples expected to be adopted by the Georgian Parliament (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-11-29 09:18
Removal of information on the Georgia vs Scotland European Championship qualifying game on 16 November.
2023-11-14 09:29
Information on the Georgia vs Scotland European Championship qualifying game on 16 November (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-11-10 13:51
Information on the Georgia vs Scotland European Championship qualifying game on 16 November (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-02 15:07
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-07-11 16:01
Removal of advice about UEFA U21 Championship, and update to information about LGBT+ rights. (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Local laws and customs’ pages).
2023-06-22 10:21
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-21 16:12
Information on visiting Georgia for the UEFA U21 Championship (‘Summary’ page).
2023-05-15 11:21
New information about altitude sickness (‘Health’ page).
2023-01-30 15:41
Updated information on COVID-19 healthcare, crime, visas, travel insurance and health risks (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and Security’, ‘Entry Requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2022-07-14 15:26
Updated information on surrogacy (‘Local laws and customs’ page)
2022-06-16 15:12
Updated information on the removal of the requirement to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test result to enter Georgia (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-04 15:05
Updated information following the further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-04-28 16:59
Updated information on the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page) and changes to passport validity and vaccination requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-04 16:37
Clarification on openings and closures for land and sea borders are open (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-03 15:34
Update on the relaxation of entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-25 12:55
Update to information on local COVID-19 regulations, surrogacy regulations and earthquakes (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Local laws and customs’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages)
2022-02-21 11:50
Additional information on surrogacy regulations (‘Local laws & customs’ page) and earthquakes (‘Natural disasters’ page)