Mandatory tourist health insurance for Georgia in 2026
To help you enjoy it to the fullest, we've compiled a list of the key points our clients often ask.
Let's start with mandatory travel insurance, effective January 1, 2026. Many tourists have already been denied entry to Georgia due to lack of it.
Travel insurance is a key element of a safe trip to Georgia. Although many tourists still enter the country without insurance, in practice, this can lead to serious financial risks in the event of illness, injury, or other unforeseen situations.
In this article, we'll discuss:
- Why travel insurance is necessary for Georgia;
- What coverage is truly important;
- How we compared different options;
- Which policy do we recommend and why this one (and how to get a 5% discount).
Let us know if you need more information.
Why is travel insurance necessary for Georgia?
There is no free healthcare for foreigners in Georgia. Any visit to a clinic requires a fee:
- emergency care;
- hospitalization;
- surgeries and examinations;
- ambulance calls.
When choosing an insurance policy, we recommend paying attention to the following parameters:
- Minimum required coverage: Medical expenses - from USD 12,000 (30,000 GEL)
- Emergency hospitalization
- Medical evacuation or repatriation
- COVID and other acute illness coverage
Important additional options
- Trip cancellation or interruption
- Lost or delayed baggage
- 24/7 assistance service
- Simple and straightforward insurance claim procedure
We compared several insurance offers based on their experience in the market, cost efficiency, speed, how easy it is to claim the reimbursement and most importantly - their fit for the mandatory insurance requirements to enter Georgia.
Based on our comparison, we selected the option with the best balance of price, coverage, and convenience for tourists traveling to Georgia.
And we even negotiated a discount for our followers!
We recommend purchasing travel insurance at the following link:
👉https://visitgeorgia.online/en/insurance?promo=MIKAGEORGIA
A special bonus for our readers!
Use promo code MIKAGEORGIA and get a 5% discount when you purchase your policy.
How to purchase insurance – step by step:
- Follow the link above
- Indicate your travel dates and traveler information
- Review the coverage terms
- Enter promo code MIKAGEORGIA
- Pay for your policy online
- Save your online insurance policy (or print it out).
The entire process only takes a few minutes. However, your insurance policy takes effect after midnight.
So, it's best to purchase your policy well in advance of your trip.
Save the confirmation in English or Georgian! (a screenshot is enough)
What to do in the event of an insured event?
Contact the support number listed on your policy. They will recommend a clinic and the next steps.
- Tbilisi Airport has free Wi-Fi, which is enough to book a Bolt to your accommodation.
- Bolt or Yandex are 4-5 times cheaper than the taxis you'll see at the entrance. Don't take them unless you're a Nigerian prince with a ton of money. Bolt is also safer!
- Download Bolt or Yandex Go in advance and register just to have an account.
- Tbilisi has a pretty good public transportation system. I used the metro and buses (easy to plan with Google Maps), but mostly just took Bolt, as it's very cheap, fast, and convenient.
- If you want mobile data right away, you can also get an e-SIM from Airalo. Get $3 off your first eSIM data package from Airalo. Use code MIKALA8808 when registering or apply it at checkout. https://ref.airalo.com/Zw6M
Disclaimer:
Our services are advisory only. You will still need to come to Georgia and take exams officially to get the driving license. But our preparation materials and information will make this process clearer and faster for you within the legal framework.
We are not offering "remote" driving license or any "easier way" to get the license by bribing officials and we are not associated with any such services. Any driving license that you get without taking exams is illegal and fake. We strongly advise you to not use such offers.
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Every country has different regulations so it's impossible for us to keep up with all changes and all the updates in terms of exchange of the Georgian driving license to the license in another country, thus, information provided here doesn't have a legally binding character.
Please inform yourself from your country of residence about any regulations that might hinder you from using/exchanging the Georgian driving license in that country or abroad.
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