Medical

Can you buy medications (including antibiotics and prescription drugs) without a prescription at pharmacies in Tbilisi?

Yes — many pharmacies in Tbilisi, including the PSP and Aversi chains, sell antibiotics and some prescription drugs without a prescription; there are no Russian-brand medicines, but European and Turkish equivalents with the same active ingredient are widely available.

2 sources · 2 days ago

Do you need a fully English-language medical insurance policy for a trip to Tbilisi, or is it enough if only your name and coverage amount are in English?

Based on traveler discussions, people usually rely on a policy that shows at least the traveler’s name and coverage amount in English, for example US$50,000. If a policy like Alfa Insurance only repeats a few lines in English, many travelers ask the insurer for a full English version just to be safe.

1 source · 14 days ago

Do you need travel medical insurance to enter Georgia and where to get it?

It's recommended to arrive in Georgia with travel insurance already in hand, including accident coverage. A basic policy is usually sufficient for healthy travelers without chronic conditions.

2 sources · 4 days ago

How much does dental treatment cost in Tbilisi, Georgia?

Dental care in Tbilisi is notably cheaper than in Europe or Russia. Travelers ask about costs for fillings, crowns, veneers, and implants — prices vary by clinic but are generally very affordable.

1 source · 26 days ago

How to get travel medical insurance in Tbilisi, Georgia — where to buy and how much does it cost?

Travel medical insurance for Georgia can be purchased online before arrival or locally in Tbilisi. Short trips (3 days) cost around 350 RUB; longer stays (3 months) require checking local Georgian insurers.

2 sources · 15 days ago

Travel insurance for Georgia — which services work for international travelers?

Travel insurance can be arranged online through your home country's services. Save the policy on your phone as airports may ask for it.

2 sources · 28 days ago

What to do if your travel medical insurance for a Georgia residence permit has expired?

If your insurance has expired, you need to buy a completely new policy (even a 1-month one works if that's all you need). Even a 1-day gap due to a valid reason like a cancelled flight isn't automatically excused — it's up to the migration authority's discretion.

1 source · 3 days ago

Where can an international traveler get a rabies vaccine in Tbilisi, and how much does it cost without insurance?

These messages specifically point to travelers urgently looking for a rabies vaccine in Tbilisi without insurance. The posts themselves do not include clinic names or prices, but they also show demand for infant vaccinations and pregnancy CTG with Russian-language interpretation.

1 source · 12 days ago

Where to find a good optician/eyewear shop in Tbilisi (eye exam, quality lenses like Essilor)?

Good opticians are concentrated on Tamar Mepe street — you can get an eye exam and choose glasses/lenses of major brands there; no specific branch in Vake was named.

1 source · 4 days ago

Where to get rare blood tests done in Tbilisi (vitamin E, vitamin A, chlorine, lithium)?

Synevo offers rare tests like vitamin E, A, chlorine, and lithium in Tbilisi, but locals report quality concerns. Worth exploring alternative labs.

1 source · 11 days ago