Georgia

A visa is not required for stays of 365 days or less.

Upon request, arriving travellers may have to show proof of onward travel, a confirmed hotel booking and/or sufficient financial means for the duration of stay.

There are no known restrictions

If you are planning a stay longer than 360 days, please contact the Representations of Georgia in Germany

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

A visa extension is not permitted and may be applied for only when an emergency situation arises.

Travellers should ensure they do not exceed the permitted length of stay in the destination country in order to avoid possible sanctions such as fines, custody pending deportation or even entry bans.

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

Travel to Abkhazia and South Ossetia and to the immediate vicinity of the conflict region is urgently advised against.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

There are no COVID-19-related mandatory entry forms or online registrations to be completed before travel at this time.

There are no known restrictions

Transit stops are allowed only at the airport in Tbilisi.

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

There are no known restrictions

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

There is no ease of restrictions.

COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.

Current value: 12. Previous week: 14

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

There are currently no COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the country.

There are no known restrictions

COVID-19-related hygiene measures (including mask-wearing, social distancing) were lifted.

Shopping centres and markets are open again.

Restaurants and bars are open.

Hotels in Georgia are open.

Trainings and workshops are permitted. Festivals, concerts and sporting events are allowed to take place.

Museums, gyms and libraries, cinemas and theatres are open. Visits to nightclubs are possible.

Local public transport has resumed operations.

Cross-border rail traffic with Azerbaijan remains suspended, connections with Armenia operate as normal.

There are no known restrictions

If travellers had close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case during their stay, they are required to isolate for five days. Exceptions are in place for vaccinated and recovered persons, among others.

The Georgian emergency number in case of COVID-19 symptoms is 112, there is also a hotline of the Ministry of Health at 1505 and one of the Georgian Centre for Disease Control at 116 001. The government recommends downloading the apps STOP COVID (iOS-user) and NOVID20 (Android-user).

There are no known restrictions

For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

There are no known restrictions

There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.