The Dunyo news agency reported the figures, citing data from Uzbekistan Airways.
A total of 711 passengers were refused entry to Georgia’s airports during the nine-month period, including 473 Uzbek nationals.
Other reasons for refusal included the absence of hotel reservations or return flight tickets, failure to provide a medical insurance policy, and an inability to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover accommodation and expenses during the stay.
Georgia introduced a mandatory health and accident insurance requirement for foreign tourists on January 1, 2026. Insurance policies must be available in paper or electronic form and issued in Georgian or English.
Visitors can purchase insurance from either Georgian or foreign insurance companies. The minimum coverage must be 30,000 Georgian lari.
The policy must cover the entire duration of the visitor’s stay, including the dates of arrival in and departure from Georgia.
It must also specify the parties to the insurance agreement, the territory covered, the insured subject, the policy’s start and end dates, the risks covered and the maximum coverage amount. Information on the premium, place of payment and payment terms must also be included.
The mandatory insurance requirement does not apply to:
Holders of diplomatic and special visas;
Holders of diplomatic, service, official and special passports;
Accredited employees of diplomatic and consular missions, international organization offices and equivalent institutions, as well as their accredited family members;
Individuals entering Georgia under international treaties and agreements;
Drivers engaged in international road transportation of passengers and cargo.
Uzbek citizens planning to travel to Georgia are advised to establish a clear purpose for their visit and prepare hotel reservations, return flight tickets, valid insurance policies and documents proving they have sufficient funds.
