In a statement published on social media, Polish diplomats said all tourists entering Georgia will be required to hold valid health and accident insurance for the entire duration of their stay.
The minimum level of coverage must be at least 30,000 Georgian lari (approximately €9,470 or 40,160 Polish zloty), and the policy must be issued in either English or Georgian.
Travellers who fail to present the required insurance may face penalties, including financial fines.
The embassy noted that the requirement is based on Georgia’s Law on Tourism, adopted on 15 December 2023 and subsequently amended, which introduces compulsory insurance for foreign visitors.
‼️Informujemy, że od 1 stycznia 2026 roku obowiązuje wymóg posiadania przez turystów wjeżdżających do Gruzji...
Opublikowany przez Polish Embassy Tbilisi Sobota, 3 stycznia 2026
Further details have been set out by Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which confirmed that from 1 January 2026 all tourists entering the country must carry a valid health and accident insurance policy, either in physical or electronic form.
The policy may be issued by a Georgian or foreign insurer and must cover the full period of stay, including both arrival and departure dates.
According to the Georgian authorities, the insurance document must clearly specify the parties to the contract, the geographical scope of coverage, the insured risks, the start and end dates of the policy, the insurance limits, and the premium amount and payment terms. Policies that do not include this information may be deemed invalid.
The Georgian foreign ministry also said that several categories of visitors will be exempt from the requirement, including holders of diplomatic or special visas and passports, accredited diplomatic staff and their families, individuals covered by international treaties, and drivers involved in international freight and passenger transport.
Travellers planning to visit Georgia in 2026 are being advised to check their insurance arrangements carefully before departure to ensure they meet the new legal requirements.
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Source: Polish Embassy in Tbilisi/Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia