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Visas can be obtained from the Visa Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the airport at a fee of around US$10, depending on the length of stay. Visitors arriving without a visa, from a country where there is a Georgian representation, will be charged double the standard fee for their visa. Passengers holding an open ticket must indicate on their visa application form who they have been invited by. Visitors staying more than three days should register with the OVIR at the Ministry of Internal Affairs within three days of arrival.
Americans: US nationals require a passport
valid for three months beyond the period of intended stay, but no visa is needed for a maximum stay of 90 days.
UK nationals: UK nationals require a passport valid for three months beyond the period of intended stay. If holding an endorsed British Citizen passport, a visa is not needed for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Canadians: Canadians require a passport valid for three months beyond the period of intended stay, but no visa is needed for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Australians: Australians require a passport valid for three months beyond the period of intended stay, and a visa for travel to Georgia. Visas can be obtained on arrival.
South Africans: South Africans require a passport valid for three months beyond the period of intended stay, and a visa for travel to Georgia. Visas can be obtained on arrival.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport valid for three months beyond the period of intended stay, but no visa is needed for a maximum stay of 90 days.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a passport valid for three months beyond the period of intended stay, and a visa for travel to Georgia. Visas can be obtained on arrival.
Health
Measures should be taken against malaria, specifically in the southeastern part of the country in the districts of Lagodekhi, Sighnaghi, Dedophilistskaro, Saraejo, Gardabani, and Marneuli. There is no risk in Tbilisi. Visitors to the aforementioned areas should take chloroquine before travel. In 2007 there has been an outbreak of brucellosis in the Lagodechi region of Georgia. Prevention includes avoidance of unpasteurized dairy products and limiting contact with potentially infected animals such as cattle, goats, and sheep and their bodily fluids. There has also been an outbreak of tularemia in the Kaspskiy district, related to contact with contaminated water from a local spring. Medical care in Georgia is limited. There is a shortage of basic medical supplies, such as disposable needles, anaesthetics and antibiotics. Many doctors and hospitals will expect payment in cash, regardless of whether you have travel health insurance.
Safety
There are two independent regions in Georgia, South Ossetia in north-central Georgia and Abkhazia in the northwest. These two regions have sporadic clashes with the national government, although since 2004, armed conflict between these two regions and the government has ceased. These two areas are not recommended for travel. Another area of concern is Pankisi Gorge where national armed forces have occasionally conducted operations against suspected international terrorists, Chechen fighters and criminals who have taken refuge in the area. Georgia is a relatively safe country, but robbery has increased, hence travelers should not carry large amounts of cash on them or flaunt their wealth. Walking alone in quiet areas at night is also not safe.
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