Exemption check
Am I exempt from Georgia's travel insurance rule?
Most foreign visitors to Georgia must hold Decree 602-compliant travel insurance, but a few categories are exempt: diplomats, certain treaty-country nationals, and air-transit passengers who don't clear passport control. Answer the questions below to check whether the rule applies to you.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "exempt" mean under Decree 602?
It means Georgia's entry insurance requirement does not apply to you - typically because of your diplomatic status, an international-organization assignment, a bilateral treaty, or transit without leaving the airport. You won't be asked to present a policy at the border.
Do I need to prove my exemption at the border?
Yes. Border officers may ask for supporting documents - a diplomatic passport, mission ID, treaty-country passport, or transit itinerary. If you can't prove the exemption on the spot, you may be asked to buy a policy before entering.
My country has a bilateral agreement with Georgia - am I automatically exempt?
Not always. Some treaties cover official visits only, not tourism. If you're unsure whether your passport qualifies, buying a Decree 602-compliant policy is the safest option and removes any question at the border.
I'm only transiting through Tbilisi airport without leaving - do I still need insurance?
If you stay inside the international transit zone and don't clear passport control, no. If you exit to the city (even for an overnight) or switch terminals outside transit, you need a policy.
I have visa-free entry to Georgia - does that mean I'm exempt from insurance?
No. Decree 602 applies independently of visa requirements: 98 nationalities can enter Georgia visa-free for up to one year, and most of them still need a Decree 602-compliant policy. Exemption is about diplomatic status, treaty class, or transit - not your visa category.
Are children exempt, or do infants and minors also need a policy?
Children are not exempt. Every traveler entering Georgia - including infants and minors - must be covered, regardless of age. The policy is issued in the child's name using their passport, and the buyer (an adult, 18+) holds it on their behalf as policyholder.
Authoritative sources: Government of Georgia Decree No. 602 · Visa policy and treaty exemptions (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)