Travel Vaccines and Advice for Georgia

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Georgia. The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Georgia: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

Visit our vaccinations page to learn more. Travel safely with Passport Health and schedule your appointment today by calling or book online now.

A tourist or business visa is not required for stays up to 365 days. A passport with at least 6 months validity is required. A visa must be obtained prior to entering the country. If you plan on travelling to the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, you must first obtain authorization from Georgian authorities.

Georgia Entry Requirements
Do I Need A…	For My Trip to Georgia?
Passport
Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Vaccinations

Sources: Embassy of Georgia and Canadian Travel and Tourism

Visit the Canadian Travel and Tourism website for more information on entry and exit requirements.

Georgia has a warm, temperate climate with some geographic variation. This is caused by the Greater Caucasus Mountains shielding the country from cold northern air. The Lesser Caucasus range protects the country from the hot, dry southern air.

Georgia sees summer temperatures around 16 degrees Celsius. Winters in east Georgia are a bit colder, usually around 0 degrees to 3 degrees.

When travelling to Georgia, you can expect the most rain during the spring months. But, you can expect more rain the closer you are the coast. Georgia has the best travel weather during May, June and September.

Georgia has two regions, known as Abkhazia and South Ossetia, that are occupied by Russia. Avoid travelling to these areas. Travel documents are required for this region.

Outside these regions, Georgia is generally safe. Petty crime is not uncommon and armed theft does occur. Assume any and all assailants you encounter can very well be armed and dangerous. Reduce this risk by maintaining a low profile and by not carrying a large amount of cash. Avoid travelling alone or at night.

Credit card skimming and identity theft can occur. It’s common for ATMs to be tampered with and publicly-available internet terminals to be compromised. Counterfeit money crimes are also known to occur in Georgia.

Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, wasn’t always filled with modern architecture. In fact, it wasn’t even always in the location that it is today. The Old Town of Tbilisi, now known as “Abanotubani”, is home to 11th century buildings, rich with history.

Tourists are attracted to this area because of the natural sulfur baths that can be found here. A legend surrounding the baths states that a king found the springs when his falcon landed there.

Earlier settlers built “beehive-like domes” around the sulfur baths to trap in heat. It’s believed the baths provide many benefits from the sulfur. Travellers will venture a great distance for this relaxing experience.

Here are some essential items to consider bringing on your trip to Georgia:

• Sturdy shoes/hiking boots if you plan to spend time outdoors.
• Prescription medication in its original packaging as well as the prescription script from your doctor.
• Cash and travellers’ checks are recommended. Hotels and restaurants throughout the country may not accept credit cards.

Canadian consular services can help travellers with many issues they may face including passport services. Once in Georgia, the information for the Canadian consulate is:

Canadian Honorary Consulate in Tbilisi, Georgia
Third Floor, 34 Rusatveli Avenue
Tbilisi 0108
Georgia
Telephone: (+995) 32 218-2072

Visit the Canadian Travel and Tourism website for more information on entry and exit requirements.