Does a Child or Infant Need Travel Insurance to Enter Georgia?
No age exemption: kids and infants need their own Georgia travel insurance too.
Yes. Every tourist entering Georgia must hold a valid mandatory health and accident insurance policy, and Georgian law sets no minimum age or exemption for children or infants. A baby, toddler, or teenager needs the same coverage as an adult traveler, with a minimum insured sum of 30,000 GEL, valid for the entire stay.
Key Facts
Mandatory tourist insurance in Georgia has applied since January 1, 2026, under Government of Georgia Decree No. 602.
The rule applies to every tourist entering Georgia — the regulation does not set a minimum age.
The exemption list covers diplomatic and official passport holders, accredited diplomatic and consular staff and their accredited family members, persons covered by international agreements, and certain international transport drivers — children are not on this list.
The minimum required insured sum is 30,000 GEL per policy.
Coverage must run for the child's entire stay in Georgia, up to a maximum of one year.
The policy can be paper or electronic, and issued in Georgian or English, by a Georgian or foreign insurer.
Border police under the Ministry of Internal Affairs may check for proof of the policy at the checkpoint, including for minors.
Legal / Official Basis
The requirement comes from Government of Georgia Decree No. 602, "On Approval of the Rules and Conditions for Mandatory Health and Accident Insurance for Tourists Entering Georgia," adopted December 26, 2025, and in force from January 1, 2026. It was issued under Article 50(1)(f) of the Georgian Law on Tourism.
Article 1(2) states the rule applies to "a tourist entering Georgia," without a wording that limits this to adults. Article 1(3) then lists who is exempt: holders of diplomatic or special visas; holders of diplomatic, official, service, or special passports; accredited staff of diplomatic missions, consular institutions, and international organizations in Georgia, plus their accredited family members; people whose entry is covered by an international agreement or treaty; and drivers engaged in international road cargo or passenger transport. Age is not a listed exemption criterion, so a child or infant who does not fall into one of these categories is covered by the general rule.
Article 3 obligates the tourist to hold the policy on entry and to keep valid coverage for the full length of stay, and it gives the Patrol Police Department the authority to check for the policy at the border. Article 4 sets the minimum insured sum at 30,000 GEL. Article 5 allows the policy to be presented on paper or electronically, in Georgian or English.
What This Means For You
Parents traveling with an infant
An infant is a tourist under this decree in the same way an adult is. Before entering Georgia, arrange a policy for the infant with a minimum insured sum of 30,000 GEL, covering the full length of the trip. Many insurers issue this as a line item within a family or group policy rather than a separate document, but the infant must be individually named and covered on it.
Parents traveling with school-age children or teenagers
The same rule applies regardless of the child's age. If you are booking a family trip, confirm with your insurer that each child is listed as an insured person on the policy, not just referenced as an accompanying dependent, since the border check is on individual coverage.
Families booking through a tour operator
If a package deal or tour operator claims travel insurance is "included," ask for written confirmation that it meets the 30,000 GEL minimum and names every family member, including children. A generic trip-cancellation product bundled with a package does not automatically meet this health-and-accident insurance standard.
Grandparents or relatives traveling with a minor
The accompanying adult's policy does not extend to the child. Each traveler, adult or minor, needs their own qualifying coverage or their own named line on a family policy.
Exceptions and Edge Cases
Diplomatic and official travel: Children of diplomats or consular staff who hold accreditation as family members are exempt, along with the staff member.
International agreements: If a bilateral or multilateral agreement specifically exempts entry requirements for a group, that exemption applies regardless of age.
Georgian citizens and residents: The decree targets tourists entering Georgia; it does not govern Georgian citizens or permanent residents returning home.
Very short transit stays: The regulation does not carve out an exception for short visits or transit; check current border practice or your insurer if your child's trip is a brief layover rather than a full entry.
Policy format disputes: An electronic policy in English or Georgian is valid on its face, but carry a printed copy for a child's policy as well, in case of connectivity issues at the checkpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do babies and toddlers need their own travel insurance policy for Georgia?
Yes. The mandatory insurance rule applies to every tourist entering Georgia, and the regulation does not set an age threshold or automatic exemption for infants or toddlers.
Can my child be covered under my own travel insurance policy instead of a separate one?
A child can be covered under a family or group policy, but the child must be individually named and insured on it with the same minimum coverage. Simply holding a parent's individual policy without listing the child does not meet the requirement.
What is the minimum insurance coverage required for a child entering Georgia?
The same minimum applies to travelers of any age: an insured sum of at least 30,000 GEL, valid for the full length of the child's stay in Georgia.
Will border police actually check a child's insurance at the airport or land border?
The regulation gives the Patrol Police Department the authority to check for proof of the policy at entry checkpoints, and this authority is not limited to adult travelers.
Is there an exemption for children of diplomats or embassy staff?
Yes. Children who hold accreditation as family members of diplomatic, consular, or international organization staff fall under the same exemption as the staff member.
Does the insurance need to be in English, or can it be in another language?
The policy can be issued in Georgian or English, in either paper or electronic form, by a Georgian or foreign insurance organization.
Requirement at a Glance
Traveler typeInsurance requiredMinimum coverageAge-based exemptionAdult touristYes30,000 GELNoChild or school-age minorYes30,000 GELNoInfant or toddlerYes30,000 GELNoAccredited diplomatic family member (any age)NoNot applicableExempt by status, not ageGeorgian citizen or permanent residentNot covered by this decreeNot applicableOutside scope of the rule
Sources
Government of Georgia, Decree No. 602 of December 26, 2025, "On Approval of the Rules and Conditions for Mandatory Health and Accident Insurance for Tourists Entering Georgia" — Legislative Herald of Georgia (matsne.gov.ge)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Services Portal (geoconsul.gov.ge)
Last updated: July 4, 2026
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