Georgia, Republic of - Country Information

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General Information

Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT +4
Capital City: Tbilisi
Population:
Area: square km, square miles.
Language(s): Georgian, Russian, English
Dialling Code: 995
Emergency: Police: 02. Fire: 01. Ambulance: 03
Directory Enquiries:
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence with authorised translation or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50 Hz

Business & Currency

Currency: Lari (GEL 1 = 100 Tetri)
Notes: GEL: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: Tetri: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50

Opening Hours
Bank: 0930-1700 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0930/1000-1900 Mon-Sat

Public Holidays
2008
Jan 1 New Years Day, Jan 7 Orthodox Christmas, Jan 19 Orthodox Epiphany, Mar 3 Mothers Day, Mar 8 Women's Day, Apr 27 Orthodox Easter, Apr 28 Orthdox Easter Monday, May 28 Independence Day, Aug 28 Mariamoba (Day of the Virgin Mary), Oct 14 Svetitshovloba (Georgian Orthodox Festival), Nov 23 St. George's Day

Business/Social Hints: There are many customs and traditions to be understood. Alcohol is available and smoking is widespread

Tipping: Tips are becoming more customary particularly in international hotels

Health

Reciprocal health: A reciprocal health agreement for medical treatment exists with the United Kingdom. In order to obtain treatment some proof of United Kingdom residence such as NHS medical card or driving licence will be required. Further details are available from www.dh.gov.uk.

Compulsory vaccinations: None.

Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, TB*, tetanus, tick-borne encephalitis*, typhoid*, rabies
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month.

Risks: Malaria risk from Jul-Oct in some villages located in the south eastern part of the country. Rabies.

Airports

Passport & Visa

The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate

Passports

Required by all

Passport Validity: 1) Where a visa is not required please contact nearest embassy/consulate
2) Where a visa is required passports must be valid for at least 6 months from date of application

Passport Notes:

Visas

The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Georgia
2) Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova (Rep of), Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan
3) For stays up to 90 days by nationals of:
a) United Kingdom
b) Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United States

Notes: Visas are available at Tbilisi Airport (check details with nearest embassy/consulate prior to departure)

Air Transit

Exit Permits

Special Notes

Climate

The climate is generally warm, but low temperatures can occur, particularly in the mountains and valleys. Most rainfall is in the west

Clothing

Charts for Tbilisi

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Max Temp (C) 7 9 13 17 24 28 31 30 26 20 14 9 Min Temp (C) -1 0 3 8 12 16 19 19 15 10 5 1 Humidity am (%) 79 75 69 66 61 57 57 60 66 71 78 80 Humidity pm (%) 60 53 50 49 47 42 40 42 49 53 60 65 Rainfall (mm) 17 15 27 61 75 54 46 46 45 30 27 19

Temperature (C) Rainfall (mm) Humidity (%)

Representative

Embassy
Embassy of Georgia
4 Russell Gardens
London, W14 8EZ
tel: +44 20 7603 7799, 0906 550 8927* (visa enq)
fax: +44 20 7603 6682
e-mail: embassy@geoemb.plus.com
website: www.geoemb.org.uk
hours: 1000-1300 (Mon-Tue & Thur-Fri)
* calls cost 1 per minute