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Georgia information
โน๏ธย General Information about Georgia
About Georgia
Georgia uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Georgian
Georgia uses the Georgian lari (symbol: ?), code GEL.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 laris. Lari is subdivided into 100 tetris. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 laris and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 tetris.
Automatic teller machines are common in Georgia. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Georgia is on average 8.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Georgia is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
You can buy a SIM card for about 20.80 GEL, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Beeline, Geocell or MagtiCom. Georgia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Georgia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Georgia, dial +, then 995 (the country code for Georgia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Georgia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 322 .
In Georgia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 60-80 km/h (37-49 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways.
๐ย What time is it in Georgia?
05:33:27
๐ย Do I need visa for Georgia?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Georgia
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Georgia?
Temperatures in Georgia (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Georgia
๐ย What regulations are in Georgia?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
See prohibited import list.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Medication containing narcotic and psychotropic substances must be accompanied by a prescription.
Funds of more than GEL30,000 or its foreign equivalent must be declared to the customs authorities.
Import regulations
Tobacco:400 cigarettes;
Tobacco:50 cigars;
Tobacco:50 cigarillos;
Tobacco:250 grams of loose tobacco; or
Tobacco:Any of the above products up to a total weight of 250 grams.
Alcohol:Funds of more than GEL30,000 or its foreign equivalent must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency:Funds of more than GEL30,000 or its foreign equivalent must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items:Goods weighing less than 30 kilograms and with a value less than GEL3000.
Other items:Goods with a value up to GEL15,000 if passenger has been outside of Georgia for 6 months.
Counterfeit and pirated goods.
Illegal drugs and narcotics.
Travellers may import up to five animals not for commercial use. These animals must have vaccinations and be treated against disease. They must also be accompanied by a passport or document certifying that any necessary treatment has been carried out. For further information, please visitVeterinary Control.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Plants and their derivative products must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate, and an import permit. These products will then be subject to inspection upon arrival in Georgia. For further information, please visitPhytosanitary Control.
Weapons and ammunition require permit from different official bodies in Georgia, depending on the category of firearm. For further information, please visitCoordination of cross border activities related to military weapons ammunitions.
Medication containing narcotic and psychotropic substances must be accompanied by a prescription.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Georgia, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Georgia, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in Georgia. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a risk in Georgia. For further information, please visit the CDCTuberculosis Advice.