Put insurance beside the passport. From 1 January 2026 ordinary tourists need health and accident insurance meeting the stated rules, with at least GEL 30,000 cover. Verify the individual visa route separately, then plan cash, layers and a route that distinguishes seaside from mountain visits. Checked 24 October 2026.
- Insurance rule
- Ordinary tourists from 1 January 2026: health and accident policy, at least GEL 30,000 cover.
- Policy form
- Georgian or English, physical or electronic; full stay including arrival/departure.
- Visa
- Check individual passport-specific eligibility; no blanket Indian visa-free promise.
- Currency
- Georgian lari (GEL); keep cash for smaller/rural businesses.
- Power
- 220V, 50Hz, C/F. Check device input; adapter does not convert voltage.
Packing checklist
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Documents
Clothes and footwear
Personal and health needs
Electronics
Money
For parents and children
Money and forex (GEL)
Rules checked 24 Oct 2026
The currency is Georgian lari (GEL). No live exchange rate or spending allowance is quoted.
Cash and cards
The trade guide says cards are common in Tbilisi hotels, restaurants and stores, but small rural businesses may not accept them. Keep local cash backup rather than assume universal acceptance.
ATMs and fees
Check current bank and ATM fees before use. No zero-markup or withdrawal-limit claim is made.
Backup plan
Tourism describes 10-15% tipping as general guidance depending on willingness and means, not a compulsory charge. Check the bill and service arrangement first. Keep some local cash alongside cards.
SIM / eSIM
Georgia tourism recommends a local SIM for visitors to Tbilisi. Check registration, handset compatibility and plan validity at an official outlet. Do not assume city coverage on mountain roads.
Installing vs activating
An eSIM choice needs a compatible unlocked phone and a current operator check. Follow the selected product instructions for installation, activation and validity; no product tariff is promised.
Backup connectivity
Download maps, accommodation and insurance documents before leaving Wi-Fi. Check Indian roaming and bank OTP arrangements with your Indian operator.
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Quick questions
Sources
- Georgia eVisa portal: Passport-specific eligibility and border documents · checked 24 Oct 2026
- Georgian Embassy in Australia: Mandatory tourist health and accident insurance from1January2026 · checked 24 Oct 2026
- US International Trade Administration: Georgia lari, rural card limits and C/F electricity · checked 24 Oct 2026
- Georgia National Tourism Administration: Tipping culture: discretionary guidance · checked 24 Oct 2026
- Georgia National Tourism Administration: Weather and seasons: regional climate summaries incl. Ajara seaside vs high-mountain contrast (no named normal period) · checked 23 Oct 2026
- Georgia National Tourism Administration: Tbilisi cash and local SIM preparation · checked 24 Oct 2026
- UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office: Georgia health: healthcare and insurance · checked 24 Oct 2026