Emergency Numbers & Access
Emergency care is available to all. Evex Hospitals and MediClub Georgia are well-regarded private networks.
Response time: 10-20 minutes in Tbilisi
Cost: $30-300+ at private hospitals
Healthcare System
Georgia has a largely privatized healthcare system with universal coverage for citizens. Private clinics in Tbilisi offer modern, affordable care. The country has become a popular digital nomad and medical tourism destination due to low costs and visa-free access.
Designed for: Residents; tourists use private clinics easily
GP Access & Costs
Walk-in at private clinics; very affordable cash payment
Typical wait: Same-day at private clinics
Availability: Good in Tbilisi and Batumi; limited in rural mountain areas
GP Visit
$15-40 private GP visit
Private GP
$15-40
ER Without Insurance
$50-500+
Medication
Medications very affordable. Pharmacies widespread (PSP, GPC). Many medications available without prescription.
Pharmacy & Medication
Hours: Many 24h pharmacies in Tbilisi; 8am-10pm elsewhere
OTC: Very wide range — many medications sold without prescription
Controlled substances: Drug laws are strict despite relaxed appearance. Carry prescriptions for controlled medications.
Practical Tips
- Evex Hospitals and MediClub Georgia are the best private healthcare networks
- Many doctors speak Russian; English-speaking doctors available at international clinics
- Healthcare costs are a fraction of Western prices — dental work especially popular
- Mountain trekking areas have no medical facilities — carry a complete first-aid kit
- Travel insurance is cheap and highly recommended despite not being required
Who can get care in Georgia?
Emergency care for anyone
Emergency departments in Georgia treat everyone regardless of residency or insurance status. Charges can still apply afterwards.
Public system for visitors
The public system does not cover visitors, so care is paid privately or through insurance.
Seeing a Doctor as a visitor
Walk-in at private clinics; very affordable cash payment Typical cost: $15-40 private GP visit Typical wait: Same-day at private clinics
Insurance needed for entry or visa
Not a formal entry requirement, but medical cover is strongly recommended. Emergency care without cover: $50-500+.
Documents worth having ready
- Passport
- Travel insurance
- No visa needed for most nationalities
Local contacts in Georgia
Emergency services
112
Emergency care is available to all. Evex Hospitals and MediClub Georgia are well-regarded private networks.
Pharmacies
Many 24h pharmacies in Tbilisi; 8am-10pm elsewhere
Very wide range — many medications sold without prescription
What is the emergency number in Georgia?
112 in Georgia. Emergency care is available to all. Evex Hospitals and MediClub Georgia are well-regarded private networks.
How much does a Doctor visit cost in Georgia?
$15-40 private GP visit Private consultations: $15-40.
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Sources: Georgia Ministry of Health, WHO Georgia, CDC Travelers Health 2024
Last reviewed: March 2026 by ViscaCare