COVID-19 travel restrictions: Georgia

Q: Do I have to quarantine if I go to Georgia?

You do not have to quarantine upon arrival in Georgia regardless of your vaccination status or departure country.

This article was published on April 13, 2022, and all the information in the article is correct as of this time. Before you book your trip, we highly recommend that you also check official sources for the most up-to-date travel requirements, as they are subject to constant change.

Can I enter Georgia?

You can enter Georgia now. Nevertheless, an entry permit depends on your vaccination status. Please check the COVID-19 restrictions in place.

Can I enter Georgia if I am vaccinated?

You can enter Georgia if you are fully vaccinated. You are considered fully vaccinated if you have received both doses of a double-dose vaccination or one dose of single-dose vaccination at least 14 days before arriving in Georgia.

As of February 2022, the following vaccines are approved in Georgia:

Comirnaty — Pfizer / BioNTech
Vaxzevria — AstraZeneca
Sinopharm — Bejing Institute of Biological
CoronaVac — Sinovac Life Sciences

Travel documents if you are vaccinated

A document confirming the full course of vaccination against COVID-19

Can I enter Georgia if I am unvaccinated?

Please be aware that only citizens or residence permit holders of certain countries are allowed to enter Georgia if they are unvaccinated and arrive directly from these countries:

European Union Member States
Albania
Andorra
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canada
Iceland
Iraq
Israel
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Korea
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Libya
Liechtenstein
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Northern Macedonia
Norway
Oman
People’s Republic of China
Qatar
Russia
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Swiss Confederation
Tajikistan
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Uzbekistan

Travel documents if you are unvaccinated

Unvaccinated travelers have to present one of the following documents:

A document confirming recovery from COVID-19
A negative PCR test result that is no more than 72 hours old issued in Georgian, English or Russian
A completed Registration form

In addition, unvaccinated travelers have to undergo a PCR test on day three of their stay in Georgia.

Certain travelers are exempt from the restrictions described above:

Any person under the age of 10
Representatives of the diplomatic missions and delegations and international organizations accredited to Georgia and their family members
Family members of Georgian citizens, regardless of their nationality
Participants of the humanitarian mission
Individuals holding status-neutral ID card or travel documents;
Individuals having a refugee status in Georgia
Train and truck drivers, as well as aircrew members, involved in international traffic

Who cannot enter Georgia?

As of February 2022, all visitors are welcome in Georgia, provided they have fulfilled the entry requirements.

Can I leave Georgia?

There are no COVID-19 restrictions for leaving Georgia. Please, learn the requirements concerning COVID-19 tests for vaccinated travelers of the destination country in advance.

Travel documents if I am vaccinated

A certificate of full vaccination against COVID-19 in paper or electronic format

Travel documents if I am unvaccinated

If you are unvaccinated, please present one of the following documents:

A certificate of recovery from COVID-19 (no more than 180 days old before the day of crossing the border of a particular country)
A negative COVID-19 test result (the relevant period and kind of test may vary, please check the requirements of the destination country)

COVID-19 situation in Georgia currently

As of February 2022, the COVID-19 situation in Georgia is moderate. In addition, around 53% of the local population have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

FAQs

Is it safe to travel to Georgia right now?

As in the rest of the world, COVID-19 is still a risk in Georgia. Basic COVID-19 rules, such as wearing masks in public places and avoiding close contacts, will help make your trip safer.