Do you need travel insurance to enter Georgia, and what are the requirements?

Insurance must be valid at the time of entry into Georgia. It is generally not checked upon departure — the key requirement is that it is active on the day you cross the border entering the country.

Travel insurance for Georgia can be purchased in advance in Russia — this is acceptable. If you plan to spend only a few days in Georgia (e.g. 2 days at the start and 2 days at the end of a trip with a side visit to another country), you can arrange a policy covering only the actual days in Georgia to avoid overpaying.

A corporate health insurance policy from a Georgian employer (e.g. Imedi L) may be sufficient for visa run purposes if it provides coverage within Georgia for the duration of the stay. It is worth confirming with the insurer that the policy covers the full period of presence in the country.

Georgian border officers generally do not have strict requirements about the language of your insurance document. A policy in Russian is typically accepted, though having an English version can be more convenient.

Travelers entering Georgia without a return ticket and with a long-term insurance policy (e.g. 30 days) generally do not face extra scrutiny at the border. Georgia is known for its relaxed border control for tourists.

If you stay in Georgia for more than 183 days in a year, you become a tax resident. However, income received from a foreign employer into a foreign bank account for services rendered remotely may not be subject to Georgian tax — this should be confirmed with a local tax advisor.