Crossing the border with Georgia
When traveling to Georgia, it is important to know the entry rules, customs control requirements, and prepare all necessary documents.
Visa-free regime with Georgia
Duration of stay: up to 1 year without a visa.
Entry document: biometric passport of a citizen of Ukraine. The passport must be valid for the entire period of stay.
Documents that may be checked at the border with Georgia
- Biometric international passport (required).
- Confirmation of the purpose of the trip: accommodation reservation, tourist itinerary, invitation from a private individual.
- Return tickets or confirmation of plans to leave the country.
- Proof of financial capacity - cash, bank statement or payment card (no fixed minimum amount is set).
- Medical insurance policy is recommended, but not mandatory.
Customs control and import of goods into Georgia
When crossing the Georgian border, documents and luggage may be inspected. Allowed norms without paying duty:
- Alcohol: up to 3 liters.
- Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars, or 250 g of tobacco.
- Other goods are personal items for non-commercial purposes within the scope of personal use.
Import is prohibited or restricted:
- Weapons, ammunition, pyrotechnics without special permission.
- Narcotic and psychotropic substances.
- Medicines containing potent or prohibited ingredients without medical documents.
- Animal products without appropriate certificates.
Traveling with children to Georgia
Each child must have their own international passport. If the child is traveling with one of the parents or with other persons, it is recommended to have a notarized permission from the other parent or both (indicating the country of travel and the period of travel).
Importing animals into Georgia
An international veterinary passport with microchip and rabies vaccination is required. Vaccination must be done at least 30 days prior to entry. An international veterinary certificate may also be required.
Tips for bus passengers
Keep your documents and valuables with you, not in the luggage compartment. Be prepared for possible checks at the Georgian border. Check that your luggage does not contain any prohibited items.
Official information resources
We advise you to be responsible when traveling abroad and to familiarize yourself with the current rules for staying in Georgia in advance.
- State Border Service of Ukraine (SBSU)
Official website: dpsu.gov.ua
Current rules for crossing the state border of Ukraine.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA)
Official website: mfa.gov.ua
Information on travel conditions and consular recommendations.
- Embassy of Ukraine in Georgia
Official website: georgia.mfa.gov.ua
Assistance to citizens of Ukraine in case of emergencies.