Your first days in Georgia

Start well.
Settle with confidence.

A practical route through the decisions that arrive first: planning the move, choosing where to live, getting connected and understanding everyday Tbilisi.

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Your practical arrival point

One useful place to begin

Less searching.
A clearer next step.

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012026 arrival guide

Moving to Tbilisi

Documents, entry, insurance, connectivity, temporary housing and a sensible plan for the first month.

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02Budget framework

Cost of living

Build a realistic personal budget around housing, utilities, transport, healthcare and setup costs.

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03Renter checklist

Finding an apartment

Search, view, verify the owner, protect the deposit and document the handover.

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04From 200 EUR

Personal bank account

Prepare KYC and choose in-person or remote Georgian bank-account support.

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05Connectivity guide

SIM, fibre and Starlink

Get a Georgian SIM, compare home fibre and understand when Starlink can help.

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06Transport guide

Getting around

Metro, bus, fares, MetroMoney, taxi apps, airport arrival and rush-hour reality.

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07Area guide

Neighbourhoods

Compare popular areas by commute, housing stock, hills, parks and daily routine.

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08Health guide

Healthcare and insurance

Emergency 112, clinics, private insurers and the 2026 tourist-insurance requirement.

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01Schools directoryEditorial preparation
02Georgian language basicsEditorial preparation
03First-month admin plannerEditorial preparation
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