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Georgia is officially reopening its borders on July 31, 2020.
However, only 5 nations can currently visit Georgia with no restrictions. Some other nations are included in the official reopening announcement, but with additional entry requirements.
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This article was last updated September 2020 and since publishing, we have a more recent (and more frequently updated) guide for Georgia. Please go to “Georgia’s Covid-19 Entry Requirements” for the most up to date information, as this page will no longer be updated.
Georgia has been a very indecisive nation when it comes to their reopening.
Their first announcement came in June and stated they will be reopening to ALL nations starting on July 1st, but retracted the reopening details as the target date arrived.
The government of Georgia then pushed the reopening date to July 31st, but offered no information on which nations might be included, or what entry requirements might be required.
Now after a month of silence, they have finally released the nations allowed to visit, which are a sharp contrast to their original reopening plan.
Countries Allowed To Visit Georgia
Only five EU nations are currently allowed to visit Georgia as of July 31, restriction free:
- Estonia
- France
- Germany
- Latvia
- Lithuania
Travelers must be a RESIDENT of one of these 5 nations, coming from one of these 5 nations, in order to gain restriction free entry into Georgia.
Entry Requirements for the 5 Approved Nations:
- Entry by air travel only
- This form must be filled out prior to boarding that declares the health of the individual, location for the past 14 days, and information on where they will be staying in Georgia
- Undergo a temperature scan upon arrival. (Any temps over 37°C will be given a PCR test)
Other Countries Allowed To Travel To Georgia
Other than the 5 approved nations above, there is a secondary list of countries that can visit Georgia, but with a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Georgia has stated that ANY other EU nation that has included Georgia on it’s third-party ‘safe’ list, and is also granting Georgians entry at this time, will be given entry into Georgia with a 14-day quarantine.
Other EU nations that are currently allowing Georgia to travel, therefore Georgia will reciprocate with a 14-day quarantine:
Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden
Since the third-party ‘safe’ nations as suggested by the EU is subject to change every two-weeks, and each EU nation is free to make its own decisions based on the suggestion, this list is very dynamic and can change constantly.
Business Travel:
Georgia is also making some exceptions for business travelers, regardless of their origin, even if it’s a non-approved nation. Travelers into Georgia for business or investing will have to fill out a form and undergo a PCR test upon arrival.
The current travel ban for all other nations visiting is in place until September 30, 2020. At that time it will either be extended, or a further list of approved nations will be added.
Residents from countries like the USA and Canada are not welcome at this time.
Georgia’s Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa
As of August 27, Georgia is now accepting applications for its ‘Remotely In Georgia’ program that allows remote workers to live/work in Georgia for up to 1 year.
They ARE accepting applicants from USA, Canada, UK, and other currently ‘banned’ nations, so it’s a great way for nomads to get around the current entry bans.
According to Agenda.ge, tourism is one of the driving sources of the Georgian economy and accounts for 11.5 per cent of the gross domestic product. Last year Georgia hosted 9.4 million visitors and employed 150,000 people in the field of tourism
Read More: See the full list of European countries reopen for tourism, and which companies offer travel insurance that covers covid
Disclaimer: Georgia’s reopening news is ever-changing and being updated constantly. We do our best to keep this article up to date with all the latest information, but the decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm your nationality’s entry and/or any changes to travel requirements before traveling.
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Sources: StopCov.ge / Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs /
Asif butt
Wednesday 27th of January 2021
Is it bars open in tbilisi or not
Ravi adhikari
Friday 11th of December 2020
Please let us know when UAE residents can travel to Tbilisi without quarantine since we are having covid 19 vaccines
Jakes
Wednesday 25th of November 2020
Thanks for your detailed info. Please any idea when other countries like the Middle East (Saudi Arabia for example) wil be allowed to travel to Georgia
Kashlee Kucheran
Wednesday 25th of November 2020
No, they have not updated when they might change their entry rules
Richard Flores
Tuesday 27th of October 2020
Are there any news or updates on Georgia's borders re-opening after Nov. 1st?
I was hoping to fly next week, I'm Canadian currently traveling in Turkey, I found many flights to Tbilisi but not sure if it's a good idea to purchase anything.
Kashlee Kucheran
Tuesday 27th of October 2020
Hi Ricahrd! Seeing flights available for purchase doesn't mean open borders. Look at Canada for example: we have flights coming in every day from Asia, Europe, etc... but none of those countries can enter. ;)
We have not heard of Georgia relaxing border controls to any further nations at this time
Mumtaz
Wednesday 14th of October 2020
Hey there, so planing to fly to Tbilisi end of october from Turkey as turkish citizens for business, I guess we need to fill the online form and get permission prior? We have invitation from our clients in Georgia for a installation job. we will be arriving with pcr test results no later than 72 hours. Kash Lee, Please let me know if this is ok or not?
Kashlee Kucheran
Wednesday 14th of October 2020
Yes, as Turkey is not one of the approved nations at this time, you will need permission to go. You should contact either border police, immigration, or the consulate