Georgia Visa Requirements
For 🇦🇺 Australia passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Rabies, and routine vaccinations.
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
Georgia is very safe with low crime. Avoid the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Tbilisi is walkable and safe at night. Driving can be aggressive.
Money & Costs
Currency
₾ Georgian Lari (GEL)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $30 · Mid: $60 · Luxury: $150+
Tipping
Tipping 10% appreciated at restaurants but not expected. Round up for taxis.
Practical Info
Power
Type Type C/F, 220V, 50Hz
Driving
Right side
Emergency
112 (all emergencies), 022 (police)
Getting There
Main Airports
Kutaisi (KUT) · Tbilisi (TBS)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
May-June and September-October offer best weather. Summer can be hot in Tbilisi but good for mountains. Ski season runs December-March. Wine harvest is September-October.
Cultural Notes
Hospitality (stumari) is sacred. Accepting food and wine is respectful. Toasts during supra (feast) are elaborate and meaningful. Orthodox Christianity is deeply rooted. The tamada (toastmaster) leads drinking. It's polite to finish food on your plate.
Insider Tips
Georgian alphabet is unique; learn to recognize key words. Wine culture is UNESCO-protected. Marshrutkas (minivans) are the main intercity transport. Tbilisi has excellent nightlife. Kazbegi/Stepantsminda offers stunning mountain scenery.