Foreign travel advice

Georgia

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Still current at:
10 May 2025
Updated:
7 March 2025
Latest update:
Updated information on ongoing political demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Areas whereFCDO advises against travel

South Ossetia and Abkhazia

For security reasons,FCDO advises against all travel to the breakaway regions of:

FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to areas immediately next to the administrative boundary lines with South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

FCDO cannot provide face-to-face support to British nationals travelling in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as UK government employees are restricted from travelling there.

Find out more aboutwhyFCDO advises against travel.

Before you travel 

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

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