Section guide

Healthcare in Georgia

Q: Is the ambulance free for foreigners?

Yes, calling 112 and having a crew come out is free for everyone, even without insurance or a residence permit. The number works even if your phone has no SIM card. The hospital treatment that follows is paid on the usual terms.

Q: Where do you get lab tests?

Lab tests are available at the Synevo and Megalab laboratory chains, and you do not need a doctor's referral. A complete blood count at Synevo costs about 20 lari, and the result usually arrives the same day or the next day.

This section covers insurance, doctors, pharmacies, dental care, and childbirth for foreigners. Pick a topic, and you will see the essentials: what it costs, where to go, and what to bring with you.

112is the free ambulance number for everyone, foreigners included

≈ $19-27for a GP visit at a chain clinic (50-70 lari)

≈ $11,550is the minimum coverage on a tourist policy (30,000 lari)

What do you need?

The gist in 10 seconds

Health insurance

A tourist needs a policy with at least 30,000 lari of coverage for the whole trip
With a residence permit, nobody asks for a policy at the border, but the permit itself does not pay for treatment inside the country
An annual Med+ policy from Imedi L for living in Georgia costs 600 lari

A treatment room at a hospital in Tbilisi

Insurance

Health Insurance in Georgia

Tourists need a policy as soon as they reach the border, and for people who live in Georgia, a policy is what pays for treatment inside the country. Free care under the state program goes mainly to citizens and protected groups.

A policy for living in the country

Policies from local insurers

Med+ from Imedi L, up to age 60600 lari a year
Med Max from Imedi L, up to age 60from 960 lari a year
Vitamin from Ardi, up to age 70139 lari a month

Basic plans usually cover dental care and medicines only in part.

Health Insurance in GeorgiaA policy for living here, the state program, prices

Does a residence permit in Georgia entitle you to free healthcare?
How much does treatment cost without insurance?

If you are a tourist

A policy for every entry

Since January 1, 2026, every tourist has needed a policy that covers every day of the trip, for up to a year at most. Holders of a Georgian residence permit are not asked for a policy at the border.

Travel Insurance for GeorgiaThe mandatory policy and skiing

Does the entry policy cover skiing?
How much does a policy for one week cost?

The gist in 10 seconds

Doctors and clinics

You book a specialist directly, and no referral is needed
A GP visit at a chain clinic costs 50-70 lari
An emergency room visit without admission comes to 80-200 lari

The reception desk at Chaika Clinic in Vake, Tbilisi — Chaika Clinic, Vake

Doctor

Doctors and Clinics in Georgia

Healthcare in Georgia is almost entirely private, but in return you can reach the right specialist quickly and without a referral. A chain clinic costs less than a clinic for foreigners with English-speaking doctors.

What a visit costs

GP, chain clinic50-70 lari
GP, clinic for foreigners100-200 lari
Specialist, chain clinic60-100 lari
Pediatrician, chain clinic60-100 lari
MRI270-680 lari

In Batumi and Kutaisi a visit costs 10-30% less than in Tbilisi.

How to See a Doctor in GeorgiaClinics, prices, booking

Which clinics in Tbilisi have English-speaking doctors?
Where can you get lab tests without a referral?

In an emergency

112 and the emergency room

Calling an ambulance at 112 is free for everyone, whatever your citizenship or insurance. The hospital treatment that follows is paid, so it is wise to keep your passport and policy within reach.

What to bring to the appointment

Your passport or residence permit card
Your insurance policy, if you have one
A list of your medications with their international names

Psychologists and Psychiatrists in GeorgiaPrices, clinics, prescriptions

How do you get a prescription for antidepressants in Georgia?
How much does a session with a psychologist cost?

The gist in 10 seconds

Pharmacies and medicines

The PSP chain has 27 pharmacies across the country that stay open around the clock
A prescription from another country is not valid at a pharmacy here
You can bring in up to 10 packs of ordinary medicines without any paperwork

Pharmacy

Pharmacies and Medicines in Georgia

Remedies for pain, fever, and colds are sold without a prescription, and they are inexpensive. Antibiotics and antidepressants are dispensed only with an electronic prescription written by a doctor in Georgia.

Over the counter

Paracetamol, 500 mg, 20 tablets4.25 lari
Ibuprofen, 200 mg, 50 tablets4.96 lari
Strepsils, 24 lozenges10.41 lari
Smecta, 30 sachets34.73 lari

Prices are from the GPC chain as of September 28, 2026. Local generics usually cost two to five times less than the brand names.

Pharmacies and Medicines in GeorgiaPrices by symptom, prescriptions

Where do you find a pharmacy that is open around the clock in Tbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi?
What do you ask for at the pharmacy for a cold or food poisoning?

Prescription medicines

First, see a doctor in Georgia

A pharmacy will not accept a foreign prescription. After the appointment, a local doctor writes an electronic prescription, and with it any pharmacy will sell you the medicine.

What to do before you move

Write down the international names and dosages of your medications
Bring a supply of your regular medications for at least the first month
Controlled medications can be brought in as a supply for no more than 31 days, and only with a prescription, a doctor's letter, and an apostille

The gist in 10 seconds

Dental care

A filling costs 50-400 lari
Placing an implant comes to 1,000-3,100 lari, depending on the brand
A complete implant with a crown costs 1,600-4,000 lari and takes at least two visits

Teeth

Dental Care in Georgia

Dental care in Georgia is entirely private, appointments are available within days, and treatment costs two to four times less than in Europe. The price of the same work can differ three- or fourfold from one clinic to the next, so it pays to compare treatment plans.

Prices in Tbilisi, 2026

Professional cleaning70-265 lari
Composite filling50-400 lari
Root canal, one canal150-350 lari
Zirconia crown600-950 lari
Implant placement1,000-3,100 lari

In Batumi and Kutaisi prices are 10-20% lower than in Tbilisi.

Dental Care in GeorgiaPrices, implants, 24/7 clinics

What does the price of an implant include?
What can be treated in a single trip to Georgia?

If a tooth hurts at night

Round-the-clock clinics in Tbilisi

Dream Dental Group (10 Baratashvili St.) and 32 Dent (7 Guramishvili Ave.) see patients around the clock. A night visit usually costs 30-50% more than a daytime one.

Before you pay for an implant

Get a CT scan, not only a panoramic X-ray
Ask for the implant brand and the implant passport with its serial number
Get a written plan with a price for every item
Check the warranty terms in the contract, since the warranty is honored only at that clinic

The gist in 10 seconds

Childbirth in Georgia

A delivery package at a private clinic in Tbilisi costs 3,100-3,900 lari
With a permanent residence permit, prenatal care is free: 8 visits with lab tests and ultrasounds
Being born in Georgia gives a child neither citizenship nor a residence permit

The Chachava Clinic building on Kostava Street in Tbilisi — Chachava Clinic, Tbilisi

Childbirth

Childbirth in Georgia

The Ministry of Health describes the state childbirth tariff as a right of Georgian citizens, so a foreign woman usually pays for the delivery herself. Women with a residence permit should check the terms with the maternity hospital in advance. By European standards, giving birth here is affordable. At private clinics the husband or someone else close to the mother can be present at the birth, and an epidural is given at the mother's request.

What it costs

Delivery package, private clinic in Tbilisi3,100-3,900 lari
Delivery package, BAU (Bahçeşehir University hospital) in Batumifrom 4,700 lari
Epidural250-1,000 lari
Prenatal care packageabout 2,500 lari

Giving Birth in Georgia as a ForeignerPrices, maternity hospitals, paperwork

Which maternity hospitals in Tbilisi and Batumi have English-speaking staff?
When should you register your pregnancy?

Maternity insurance

Arrange maternity coverage ahead of time

A basic local policy does not include pregnancy. The "pregnancy and childbirth" option is bought separately, and it takes effect only after 9-12 months, so you need to arrange it before you become pregnant.

Paperwork for the baby

The Public Service Hall (House of Justice) issues the birth certificate free of charge, no later than the next business day
For the certificate to be recognized in the parents' home country, it needs an apostille for 30 lari and a notarized translation
The baby's passport is issued by the consulate of the parents' country, so it is best to book an appointment there before the birth

Registering a Birth in GeorgiaThe certificate and the child's citizenship

How do you register a child's birth in Georgia?
How do you use a Georgian birth certificate abroad?

After you move

Healthcare in Your First Weeks in Georgia

Four steps will get you ready, so a cold or a toothache in a new country does not catch you off guard.

Insurance

A tourist needs an entry policy with at least 30,000 lari of coverage for the whole trip. For people who live in the country, a local policy pays for treatment.

Medication list

Write down the international names and dosages of everything you take, and bring a supply for at least a month.

Your own doctor

Find a doctor who will write a local prescription for the equivalent of your medications, and if you have children, choose a pediatrician ahead of time.

Numbers at hand

Save the number 112, the address of the nearest pharmacy that is open around the clock, and the delivery app of a pharmacy chain.

FAQ

Questions About Healthcare in Georgia

Is the ambulance free for foreigners?

Yes, calling 112 and having a crew come out is free for everyone, even without insurance or a residence permit. The number works even if your phone has no SIM card.

The hospital treatment that follows is paid on the usual terms.

What language do doctors speak?

Younger doctors more often speak English than their older colleagues do, while specialists over forty almost always speak Russian. At the large clinic chains you can choose a doctor who speaks the language you need when you book an appointment.

Do you need insurance with a residence permit?

A residence permit holder is not asked for a policy at the border, but treatment inside the country is paid for by a private policy or by the patient, unless the patient belongs to one of the protected groups of the state program.

Where do you get lab tests?

Lab tests are available at the Synevo and Megalab laboratory chains, and you do not need a doctor's referral. A complete blood count at Synevo costs about 20 lari, and the result usually arrives the same day or the next day.

Are medicines expensive in Georgia?

No. Since 2023, the government has capped the prices of more than 7,500 medicines, and a pharmacy may not sell them above the set limit.

Are psychologists licensed?

No, in Georgia anyone can call themselves a psychologist or psychotherapist. That is why it makes sense to check a specialist's degree, training in a specific method, membership in a professional association, and supervision.

In short

Healthcare in Georgia in Five Points

The ambulance at 112 is free for everyone, and the treatment that follows is paid.
You book any specialist directly, often for the next day or even the same day.
Simple medicines are inexpensive and sold over the counter, while prescription drugs are dispensed only with an electronic prescription from a doctor in Georgia.
Dental care and childbirth are paid, but they cost less than in Europe.
Most foreigners with a residence permit are treated under a private policy, not the state program, so it is best to choose one in your first weeks.

Catalog of clinics and pharmacies in Georgia

Coming soon to the catalog: clinics, dental offices, pharmacies, and maternity hospitals in Georgia

We are preparing listings of medical facilities in Georgia. We publish only what we have checked ourselves.

The VB Medical Center building in Tbilisi

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Clinicschain clinics and clinics for foreigners

Instruments at a dental clinic in Georgia

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Dental officesincluding ones open around the clock

A Pharmhouse pharmacy on Chavchavadze Avenue in Tbilisi

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Pharmaciesround-the-clock locations by city

The entrance to Chachava Clinic in Tbilisi

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Maternity hospitalsTbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi

Pictured: VB Medical Center in Tbilisi, dental instruments, a Pharmhouse pharmacy on Chavchavadze Avenue in Tbilisi, and the entrance to Chachava Clinic in Tbilisi.