As of 1 January 2026, Georgia has introduced mandatory medical insurance for all foreign nationals entering the country — a regulatory shift that formalises healthcare access standards for tourists, students, expatriates, and business travellers.
In an extremely fast-paced world, in which hundreds of language-learning apps compete for attention, an ambitious Georgian startup is rewriting the rules.
As domestic institutions fail, rights defenders increasingly rely on international legal mechanisms to continue their work.
The regional service hub, located at the 36th kilometre of the Tbilisi bypass road, offers a comprehensive range of services for trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles, all under one roof.
Citing ‘backsliding’ on key commitments, the European Commission warned in its eighth visa-free suspension report last week that it may take responsive measures against Georgia, — beginning with a smaller group of government officials, and potentially extending to cancelling visa-free travel for the entire population.
All international travellers are required to present valid medical insurance for entry into Georgia when crossing the border.
