USEFUL INFORMATION
CURRENCY
NATIONAL CURRENCY:
Georgian Lari (GEL)
BANKNOTES: 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1; 1 Lari = 100 tetri
COINS: 50, 20, 10, 5;
CURRENCY EXCHANGE:
BANKS: 10°° - 18°°
FOREIGN EXCHANGE OUTLETS: twenty-four hours
CREDIT CARDS: Master Card, Visa
There is no limitation on the amount of money exchanged. No exchange commission is charged. Credit & debit cards are accepted in hotels, numerous restaurant and shops in Tbilisi
COMMUNICATION
INTERNATIONAL CODE: 995
The area code for Tbilisi is 32
INTERNATIONAL OPERATOR CODE: 8-07, 8-10, 8-11, 8-14, 8-15, 8-16, 8-18, 8-60
MOBILE COMMUNICATION OPERATORS: GSM frequency 900 and 1800; Geocell Ltd. Coverage extends over the lower lying areas and on the coast
INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICE: DHL, UPS, EMS.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory vaccination: none
Recommended immunization: diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio.
If the foreign citizens going stay in Georgia more then 1 month it is necessary to present also the certificate on absence of the AIDS-INFECTION.
SOME NECESSARY INFORMATION
Tap water is safe to drink in most areas. Mineral carbonated or still water is a good alternative to tap water.
We recommend that mineral water be purchased only through authorized dealers.
Customs and duty free allowances and restrictions.
Following goods are exempted from customs duties: all kinds of alcoholic drinks up to 3 liters, 10 liters of beer, 200 cigarettes, 50 kilograms of general cargo, 20 kilograms of specific cargo,
On entering the country, tourists are advised to complete a customs declaration form, which they would retain until departure. For detailed information visit: www.customs.ge
ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION:
Theatres, movie theatres, Tbilisi State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, museums, casinos, night clubs, bowling alleys, billiard parlors, restaurants and bars (national, European, Asian).