Georgia
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Consular support may be limited where FCDO advises against travel.
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
South Ossetia and Abkhazia
For security reasons, FCDO advises against all travel to the breakaway regions of:
- South Ossetia
- Abkhazia
FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to:
- areas immediately next to the administrative boundary lines with South Ossetia
- areas immediately next to the administrative boundary lines with Abkhazia
FCDO cannot provide emergency services to British nationals travelling in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as British government employees are restricted from travelling there.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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