If you do so you may face criminal prosecution, which carries a prison sentence of up to four years.
It’s illegal to enter Georgia via Abkhazia or South Ossetia as there’s no official border control. However, traffic is extremely regulated and neither Russian nor Georgian visas are available at the crossing. The border crossing between the Russian Federation and unoccupied Georgia at Verkhny Lars reopened in 2010 for citizens of the CIS and Georgia. Border crossingsĭon’t attempt to enter or leave Georgia via the land borders with the Russian Federation (ie Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, North Ossetia) under any circumstances. There are reports of unexploded ordinance these areas and they should be avoided until they have been confirmed clear. We also advise against all but essential travel to the areas near the Administrative Boundary Lines (ABLs) of these regions as sporadic attacks and incidents can still take place. The separatist regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia remain in the control of Russian forces and we advise against attempts to travel there. The fighting seen in 2008 has calmed down substantially and life in Tbilisi has returned to normal. The political situation in Georgia has stabilised since the 2008 conflict with Russia but it is still fragile. You can contact the emergency services in Georgia by dialling 112. The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management. However, if you need assistance, you can contact the Honorary Consul – Mr Jeffrey Kent or the Irish Embassy in Sofia in Bulgaria. Irish citizens in Georgia are reminded that they should be in possession of a valid form of photographic identification such as a passport or passport card at all times.Īs there is no Irish Embassy in Georgia, we are limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency. You are advised to carry a doctor’s prescription if you intend to travel with prescription medicine and to declare the medications on your Custom Declaration Form. Do not attempt to cross the land border with Russia.Ĭaution should be exercised when entering Georgia as foreign nationals have been detained on arrival for possession of medicines that would not normally be problematic in other countries. We recommend that you do not travel to these areas and avoid all but essential travel to the areas near the Administrative Boundary Lines (ABLs) as sporadic attacks continue. It is illegal under Georgian law to enter Georgia from Russia via South Ossetia or Abkhazia as there is no official border control and you may face criminal prosecution. Tbilisi International Airport General Travel Adviceįollowing the conflict with Russia in 2008, the situation has stabilised but remains tense. Passengers should consult directly with their airlines for further information.Īdditional advice and information can be found via the following links: Please also note, airlines may have still their own COVID-19 policies and restrictions in place. Please check this information regularly, as entry requirements may be subject to frequent change. There is no requirement to present certificates of vaccination/testing for COVID-19.įurther information is available at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. There are no COVID-19 restrictions in place for travel to Georgia from Ireland. Before departure and during travel, citizens are advised to monitor our Travel Advice, follow us on Twitter, and register with their nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate. Citizens planning travel abroad should take into account the ongoing risk of testing positive for COVID-19 while abroad and are advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance that includes COVID-19 cover.
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