Beginning January 1, 2026, Emirati citizens planning travel to Georgia must obtain both health and accident insurance coverage that meets specific regulatory requirements. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) has instituted this new mandate, which will apply to all citizens departing for Georgia on or after the effective date.
The insurance documentation must satisfy three critical criteria: Policies must remain valid throughout the entire duration of stay, be issued in either English or Georgian languages, and provide coverage of no less than 30,000 Georgian Lari. The regulations permit policies from reputable international insurance providers, Georgian insurance companies, or coverage obtained through airline carriers.
Notably, the requirement exempts holders of diplomatic, special, and mission passports from this insurance mandate. This regulatory change emerges as the UAE maintains its position as holder of the world’s most powerful passport for the seventh consecutive year according to the 2025 Passport Index by Arton Capital. The insurance requirement underscores the growing importance of comprehensive travel protection even for citizens of nations with strong international mobility privileges.