Do you need travel medical insurance to enter Georgia (Batumi), and which policies are accepted?

A bank insurance policy with 'worldwide' coverage (without Georgia explicitly named) is usually accepted for entry — Georgia is included in the covered countries list, but note that such policies may have a limited validity period starting from the date of entering a foreign country.

In practice, insurance with coverage around $30,000/€30,000 per person passes without issues: on a flight from Pulkovo to Batumi, the insurance (Ingosstrakh) was checked at airport check-in (showing it on a phone was enough), while in Georgia itself no one asked for it. Key parameters checked: coverage amount (~€30,000), validity dates, and the country listed as Georgia.

Some insurance policies cannot be activated on the same day as departure — activation only starts the day after purchase, which is worth keeping in mind when buying insurance right before a trip.

Insurance from foreign banks (including Ozon Bank) usually works in Georgia, but check your policy beforehand to confirm Georgia is explicitly listed as covered — travelers recommend calling the insurer's support line to verify.

Medical insurance isn't formally required to enter Georgia, but it's recommended — travelers also commonly ask about car insurance, whether to exchange currency at the border or in the city, and booking accommodation in advance during peak season.