Do you need travel insurance to enter Georgia and is it checked at the border?

Crossing the border at Verkhny Lars (land crossing), insurance wasn't checked in person, though chat reports say it is checked at airports.

At Yerevan airport, insurance was the first thing asked for, even before other documents were checked. At many Russian airports, passengers without insurance aren't allowed to board at all.

Standard travel insurance can be purchased quickly via banking apps. Look for an option that includes trip cancellation coverage — it adds a small amount to the price.

At some departure airports, insurance is checked at the check-in counter before passports are even opened. Buying online takes about 5 minutes and costs very little.

Insurance documents should be in English. In practice, Georgian border control — both at airports and land crossings — rarely asks for it, but having a policy is still recommended.