Georgia
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you鈥檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Vaccine recommendations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
- check the latest
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Georgia, including Gudauri ski resort, Mount Kazbegi, and Mount Tetnuldi. Read more about .
Health risks include:
- rabies 鈥� treatment is available in Tbilisi and major towns. If you鈥檙e bitten or scratched by a dog, get medical attention immediately.
- venomous snakes (vipers), particularly in early summer 鈥� few medical facilities outside major towns have anti-venom
- varying water quality 鈥� bottled water is widely available
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read .
For more information on travelling with medicines to Georgia, see Entry requirements. For information on the legal status of a specific medicine, contact the .
Healthcare in Georgia
The UK does not have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Georgia. You or your travel insurer will need to pay for all treatment as it鈥檚 provided.
Medical facilities in Tbilisi are available but can be expensive. Outside Tbilisi, medical facilities are limited.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Georgia where some staff will speak English.
There is also guidance on healthcare if you鈥檙e living in Georgia.
Travel and mental health
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .