Will immigration officers at Batumi Airport ask about previous travel to Abkhazia?
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TL;DR
Travelers arriving at Batumi Airport reported that Georgian immigration officers generally only checked passports and did not ask about past visits to Abkhazia. Border decisions remain discretionary, and it is still sensible to carry travel insurance.
What the community said
A traveler whose documents indicated ties to the Luhansk region and who had previously visited Abkhazia reported entering through Batumi without additional questions.
6 days ago Batumi Airport
In another Batumi arrival experience, Georgian border officers simply checked passports without interviewing travelers in the queue.
6 days ago Batumi immigration control
Passengers flying into Batumi described a smooth entry and said they were not asked to show insurance, although they had valid policies with them.
6 days ago Batumi Airport
The same traveler also reported no issues or extra questions when departing Georgia from Tbilisi.
6 days ago Tbilisi Airport