MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIREMENT FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS ENTERING GEORGIA (EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2026)
Starting 1 January 2026, all foreign nationals entering Georgia will be required to have valid medical insurance that covers the entire duration of their stay in the country.
This requirement applies to all foreign visitors traveling to Georgia for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
According to established regulations, foreign nationals must possess a medical and accident insurance policy that is valid for their entire stay, from the date of entry until the date of departure. The minimum coverage amount must be GEL30,000 (approximately USD 11,200.00).
The insurance can be provided by either Georgian or foreign insurance companies. The policy may be presented in electronic or paper format and must be issued in either Georgian or English.
The insurance policy must include the following essential information:
- Parties involved in the insurance contract
- Covered territory
- Subject matter of the insurance
- Start and end dates of the insurance coverage
- Insured risks
- Coverage amount (limits)
- Insurance premium amount
- Payment terms and location
This new requirement is being implemented in accordance with Georgia’s Law on Tourism. The Government of Georgia's Resolution titled "On Approval of the Rules and Conditions for Mandatory Health and Accident Insurance for Tourists Entering Georgia" will go into effect on 1 January 2026.