Polis.ge guide · Travel to Georgia
Does your existing insurance cover a trip to Georgia?
A practical check of bank, employer and travel policies before travelling to Georgia: documents, dates, medical cover and assistance.
What to request from your insurer
Request a certificate identifying the insured traveller, coverage dates and country, together with the applicable terms. For a bank benefit, ask whether activation is required and whether the trip must have been paid for with that card. These are contract questions, not universal conditions.
Read the document in this order
| Check | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Georgia | Territorial scope; clarify exclusions if the policy only says “worldwide”. |
| Health and accidents | Covered risks and benefit schedule. |
| Amount | For the tourist entry requirement: at least 30,000 GEL. |
| Dates | Arrival and departure, plus any maximum duration per trip. |
| Language | A Georgian or English document for presentation under the entry rule. |
| Help | Assistance phone number and procedure before visiting a clinic. |
Common situations
An annual policy may limit the duration of each trip. Compare your actual continuous stay with that limit, not just the annual expiry date.
An employer’s domestic medical plan may have a separate overseas benefit. Ask specifically about treatment in Georgia rather than assuming the word “medical” includes international travel.
For family cover, check that each traveller is included. A spouse or child is not necessarily covered just because the policyholder is travelling.
Before departure
Save the certificate and assistance details offline. If a detail is missing, ask for an updated certificate or written clarification. If the policy does not meet your needs, choose appropriate cover before travelling.
Common questions
Does a foreign policy automatically fail the requirement?
No. Georgian rules allow policies from authorised Georgian or foreign insurers. The document and cover must meet the applicable conditions.
Is an insurance logo in my banking app enough?
It does not show all policy conditions. Obtain the certificate and terms relevant to your trip.
Sources and verification
Rules and service procedures were checked against these sources on the review date. Your policy determines the cover that applies.