CUSTOMS

IMPORT REGULATIONS

Pets

To import pets into Georgia, you must meet the following requirements:

• They must be marked with a microchip or clearly visible swirling used before the 1st of January 2020.
• They must have been vaccinated against rabies.
• A rabies antibody test must be performed. This should be done in an approved laboratory.
• They should be treated with a broad-spectrum anthelmintic against endoparasites and exoparasites.
• The pet should be accompanied by a Health Certificate, or a pet passport.
• The maximum number of pets that are allowed to be imported for non-commercial use is five.

For further information, please visit Veterinary Control.

Free to Import

Tobacco

One of the following every 30 days:

• 200 cigarettes;
• 50 cigars;
• 50 cigarillos;
• 50mL electronic cigarette liquids;
• 250 grams of loose tobacco; or
• Any proportional combination of the above products up to a total weight of 250 grams.

Alcohol

One of the following every 30 days:

• 1 litre exceeding 22% alcohol volume;
• 2 litres up to 22% alcohol volume; or
• Any proportional combination of the above.

In addition, both of the following:

• 4 litres of still wine; and
• 16 litres of beer.

Currency

• Funds of more than GEL30,000 or its foreign equivalent must be declared to the customs authorities.

Other Goods

• Goods weighing less than 30 kilograms and with a value less than GEL3000.
• Goods with a value up to GEL15,000 if passenger has been outside of Georgia for 6 months.
• Medication containing narcotic and psychotropic substances if accompanied by a prescription.

Prohibited

The following are goods which cannot be brought into the country.

• Counterfeit and pirated goods.
• Illegal drugs.

Restricted

These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to arrival.

• Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
• Plants and their derivative products must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate, and an import permit. These products will then be subject to inspection upon arrival in Georgia.
• Weapons and ammunition require permit from different official bodies in Georgia, depending on the category of firearm.
• Antiques and art.

EXPORT REGULATIONS

Prohibited

The following are goods which cannot be taken out of the country.

• See prohibited import list.

Restricted

These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to departure.

• Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
• Medication containing narcotic and psychotropic substances must be accompanied by a prescription.
• Funds of more than GEL30,000 or its foreign equivalent must be declared to the customs authorities.

For further information, please visit the Georgia Revenue Service.