Polis.ge · 2026
Insurance requirements for entering Georgia in 2026
Since 1 January 2026, tourists entering Georgia need health and accident insurance for their entire trip, including their arrival and departure dates.
Sources checked on 19 September 2026.
Six things to check in your policy
A policy from a Georgian or foreign insurer may qualify. Check any existing policy first: where it was purchased is not a reason on its own to buy a second one.
Article 2 of the rules lists the required information: the parties to the contract, territory and subject of insurance, start and end of cover, insured risks, sum insured and limits, premium amount, and place and deadline for payment.
Territory
Georgia must be included in the area of cover.
Risks
The policy must provide both health and accident cover.
Sum insured
At least 30,000 GEL. This is the minimum amount of cover, not the price of the policy.
Dates
The whole stay, including arrival and departure days.
Document language
Georgian or English.
Format
An electronic or paper policy is accepted. Printing is optional if you can show a readable digital document.
Who may be exempt?
Exemptions depend on your documents and entry status. An ordinary tourist trip is not an exemption in itself. Article 1 lists these categories:
Visas
Holders of diplomatic or special visas.
Passports
Holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports.
Accreditation
Accredited staff of diplomatic, consular and international missions, and their accredited family members.
Agreements
People whose entry is covered by Georgia’s international agreements or treaties.
Transport
Drivers engaged in international road freight or passenger transport.
Check whether the exemption applies to your exact status. If it is unclear, ask a Georgian consulate before travelling.
Before you reach the border
Under Article 3, an authorised border officer may ask to see your insurance policy. Have it ready.
Check personal details
Match names and document numbers to the travel document. Make sure every traveller is insured.
Check when cover starts
Both entry and departure must fall within the covered period. Receiving a PDF is not the same as cover taking effect; allow for any waiting period.
Save an offline copy
Download the PDF and check it opens without internet access. Save the insurer’s assistance contact details; a printed copy can be a useful backup.
Entry requirements and medical benefits are different checks. Compare deductibles, service limits, exclusions and the assistance procedure. The minimum sum insured does not mean every treatment is covered.
Sources and policy terms
- GPI tourist insurance policy wording (PDF) ↗
- Government of Georgia Decree No. 602 of 26 December 2025 (Georgian) ↗
- Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: entry requirements (English, 15 January 2026) ↗
Prepared by Polis.ge using the sources below. Check the latest versions before travelling. Your policy wording determines your cover; examples do not guarantee cover or payment.