Georgia: Authorities maintaining COVID-19-related measures as of Feb. 15 /update 46

Georgia maintaining COVID-19-related measures as of Feb. 15; domestic and international entry restrictions in place.

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Authorities in Georgia are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of Feb. 15.

Domestic Measures
A "Green Pass" provides evidence of either full vaccination, recovery, a negative result from a PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours or an aantigen test result taken within the previous 48 hours. The pass is required to access certain facilities including shopping centers, bars, restaurants, hotels, and other enclosed public spaces. Most businesses and services are permitted to operate subject to certain requirements. Facemasks are mandatory in enclosed public spaces and many outdoor public areas.

International Travel Restrictions
Travelers arriving by air may enter the country by producing proof of having received a full course of any COVID-19 vaccine. Alternatively, individuals may enter by presenting proof of having tested positive for COVID-19 within the 100 days before arrival and having received one dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before arrival. In addition to satisfying one of these requirements, individuals entering Georgia by land or sea must also submit a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival.

Unvaccinated citizens and legal residents of specifically listed countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Canada, China, EU member states, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Moldova, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Norway, Oman, Russia, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, the UAE, the UK, the US, and Uzbekistan, among others, may also enter Georgia by air, land, or sea provided they comply with the following requirements:

Travel directly from one of the listed countries (including all transit travel)
Present a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival
Undergo an additional PCR test at their own expense on the third day of their stay
Complete the government's special application before entry; to access the form, click here

For a full list of the countries from which unvaccinated travelers may enter Georgia, click here.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.