Everything You need to know to prepare your trip to Georgia!

• ! Entry regulations & visa requirements
• How to get to Georgia
• Where to stay in Tbilisi
• Cash and Card-Payment
• Mobile Data
• Transportation
• Safety
• Real Estate for foreigners

Where to stay in Tbilisi?

• If you prefer comfort and privacy, we have some AirBNB Partnerships. You can pick the one more fitting to your preferences and budget and text them the code DRIVINGLICENSE2026 for a discount. Let us know which one you booked to be able to provide you a discount accordingly.

• During my stays in Georgia, I was booking everything on booking.com or Airbnb, mostly staying at a single room (11-20$+/night) but if you are on a very low budget, hostels with good reviews might be a better option for you (3$+). I don't recommend shared rooms in hostels as it's not 100% safe.

• Driving school you'll go to is located very close to this place. You'll save a bit of money and time if you stay closer, but it's not the nicest area in Tbilisi, nothing is happening there and taxis are very cheap inside Tbilisi (7€ for a 30 min ride or 2-3€ for 20 min in the city). You will stay there maximum 1-2 hours per day for 2-4 days so maybe it's nicer to stay at a cooler place in town and just take a taxi to the class.

• Ideally book locations with good ratings and a lot of positive feedback. I got scammed once in Batumi, as the flat didn't exist. AirBNB and Booking - both can be subject to scams. Don't pay big money in advance!

• Don't book for a long period directly! Ideally just book for couple of days first and when you arrive and see the accommodation - extend it. You also don't know how long you'll need. Maybe the whole process will be much faster. No need to book 2-3 weeks directly.

• Central areas with vibrant life are: Old Tbilisi, Liberty Square area, Rustaveli, Technical University, Saburtalo/Vake (a bit further away), and Around Metro Station Marjanishvili.

Entry regulations & visa requirements

• Check visa requirements for your citizenship online. Most countries have visa-free entry. Remember that Georiga is not in the EU so you need your national Passport to enter. You will get a stamp when entering and exiting Georgia. Make sure you have some free space on a page.
• Some countries can enter with the ID but please still take your international passport with you because its needed for the driving license process.
• Purpose of Travel: Tourism.
• Check that your passport is valid for more than 6 months from the date of entry
• There is information that starting from 1.01.2026, except from asking for a health insurance Georgian border police will also be more strict on return flights and accommodation check. So make sure you know what to answer when they will ask you about it. Have screenshots of your booking. You can also book a flexible return flight with an option to shift it if needed.

How to get to Georgia

• I usually check omio.com for cheapest flight tickets. Flying with a handluggage only (or a small personal item) might be the best option cause it includes a backpack and you can buy some more cloths locally for cheap (e.g. in local markets). Use the "whole month feature" if you are flexible.

• You can fly either to Tbilisi or to Kutaisi. Kutaisi has some low-cost airlines (Wizzair). If you are arriving in Kutaisi Airport, I'd recommend to book a bus or a train. Best is to check the schedule and book directly HERE.

• Our whole process if only set up in Tbilisi. We can help you with the process in other cities too but can't promise English speaking part. Russian speakers are good to go.

• As the exam process duration depends on how successful you are at the exams, we suggest to either book flexible return flights or no return flight at all.

Cash and Card Payment

• In Tbilisi you can pay with apple/google-pay in most restaurants and cafes.
• To buy stuff from local markets and to pay for your driving lessons you'll need some cash though.
• You can withdraw Euro and then exchange it to Lari (local currency). Make sure to compare different exchange rates. They may vary by some digits.
• In banks you usually need a bank account to exchange. But there are many small exchange-kiosks where you would just need to show your passport.
• For Germans: DKB Card offers free withdrawals in Georgia. I've used it successfully even in smaller cities.
• I had a situation when banks didn't accept some of my credit cards for withdrawal. It only worked with my Debit card. Make sure to bring different cards you possess just in case.
• We recommend revolut for seamless payments all around the world. For registration you need to prove your EU residency but the fees for payment abroad are the lowest from easily accessible banks. We can send you a registration link for up to 100 EUR sign-up bonuses for you!
• We can also help you open a Georgian bank account when you will be here. Let us know if you would like to use this service too.

Transportation from the airport and in Tbilisi

• Bolt is 4-5 times cheaper than taxis you'll see at the entrance. Don't ride with them unless you want to pay 10x the price. Bolt is safer too!
• Download Bolt or "Yandex Go" beforehand and register, just to have an account before you arrive.
• Tbilisi has a pretty good public transportation system. I've used metro and busses (easy to plan with google maps) but mostly just took a bolt as it's very cheap, fast and convenient.
• If you want to have Mobile Internet right away when you land, we recommend Pangia. With this link you will get 10% off their mobile plans. I used it already and had an awesome experience. You can use it globally, wherever you are going. If you are travelling a lot and dont want the hustle of local sim cards, its the best solution.

• There is a free bus shuttle from the airport to the train station. Ask at the info-desk. Just plan in at least 1 hour from arrival to the train departure.

Safety

• Georgia is a relatively safe country. I felt pretty safe even in small cities at night. We still recommend you to take good care of your belongings and not leave money/phone/documents unattended. If you lose your passport you'll have a hard time leaving the country and would need embassy assistance.
• Don't go to dark remote places in town alone, especially as a woman. Valid for every country in the world, not just Georgia.
• Don't wear expensive watches on the street
• Some drivers might not hold themselves to the rules much. Be careful when crossing the road even on the green signal.
• Read more about Driving International blog for Expats, Nomads and Travelers

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.

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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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