Where can international travelers get medical/travel insurance for Batumi, including long-stay coverage, and can it be done online?

From messages by 6 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 27 days ago

TL;DR

Travelers most often look for 6–12 month medical insurance that can be purchased online; the only concrete details mentioned were Unison as an insurer and an optional add-on costing 267 RUB. People also ask about the minimum coverage amount, as it depends on the policy.

What the community said

One tip suggests getting insurance for the first month in advance, then purchasing a policy locally in Batumi — cost is around 2 GEL per day.

32 days ago ~2 GEL/day (locally)

One traveler bought insurance online through a website (unspecified) very cheaply — about 400 RUB for 2 weeks.

~400 RUB / 2 weeks

One user previously got a 3-month medical insurance policy through Alfa Bank and is now looking for a better long-term option (6-12 months) without residency.

Alfa Bank

A family purchased Unison insurance at their office on Gorgiladze Street 5, which has Russian-speaking staff.

Unison, Gorgiladze St. 5

A recent update in the discussion says travel/medical insurance is now treated as mandatory for entry: border officers may or may not ask for it, but if they do and you do not have a policy, entry can be refused.

mandatory insurance for entry

The newest specific insurer mentioned was Unison, which travelers are considering for Batumi and trying to find real user feedback about.

Unison

Travelers also ask whether medical insurance can be arranged fully online without visiting an office. This appears to be one of the main ways people want to buy coverage before coming to Batumi.

Another common question is where it is best to buy insurance before the trip; the discussion shows that people often choose the policy at the same time as their flight.

One concrete price detail was shared: an additional insurance option cost 267 RUB. That suggests some useful coverages may be sold as extras rather than included in the base plan.

267 RUB

People traveling to Batumi also look for long-stay insurance, not just short trips but policies for 6 months or 1 year. This matters for extended stays, seasonal living, or temporary relocation.

6–12 months

Travelers also ask about the minimum insured amount, so when choosing a policy it makes sense to check the coverage limit, not just the price.