Bringing medication into Georgia: 2026 rules

What to do before the move and in Georgia

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   Check which list your medicine is on

   For bringing into Georgia, medicines fall into three groups:

   Narcotic and psychotropicTramadol (Tramal), codeine and all combinations containing it, such as Nurofen Plus, Pentalgin-N and Codterpin; pregabalin (Lyrica), tianeptine (Coaxil), phenazepam, diazepam, clonazepam, alprazolam, zolpidem, gabapentin, baclofen, trihexyphenidyl (Cyclodol), methylphenidate, cold remedies containing pseudoephedrine.

   or

   Special controlZopiclone, zaleplon, tropicamide, thioridazine, chlorpromazine, clonidine drops and ampoules, combinations with dextromethorphan.

   or

   OrdinaryEverything that is not on the two lists above. Banned substances cannot be brought in, even with documents.
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   Ordinary medicines: up to 10 packs

   You can bring up to 10 standard packs for personal use without documents, even if the medicine is not registered in Georgia. If you need more, bring medical documents and calculate the daily dose for the length of your stay.

3. 3
   Special control: with medical documents

   These medicines can only be brought in with medical documents and a calculation of the daily dose for the length of your stay. The rules set no limit in days for them.

4. 4
   Narcotic and psychotropic: up to 31 days' supply

   You need three documents: a copy of the prescription and a doctor's letter, both translated into English, and confirmation from the competent authority in your country of departure, with a signature and stamp. Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the documents are certified with an apostille. Declare the medicines at customs and keep the documents signed and stamped by the customs officer. If you are moving for a long time, find a doctor in Georgia in advance who will prescribe the medicine. If you cannot leave and your supply runs out, Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides for getting the medicine through a clinic where you are staying, using the documents with the customs stamp. Do not stop taking it suddenly. Bringing these medicines in illegally is a criminal offence.

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   Not sure? Write to the Ministry of Health in advance

   Questions about bringing in medicines are handled by the Regulation Agency for Medical and Pharmaceutical Activities: regagency@moh.gov.ge (according to GOV.UK, a reply takes about a month) or drugcontrol@moh.gov.ge (the address given in the 2024 INCB information). Write one and a half to two months before your move.

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   In Georgia, get a prescription from a local doctor

   Since 1 September 2014, Group II medicines have been sold only with a Form No. 3 prescription: antibiotics for systemic use, antidepressants, sleeping pills and sedatives, blood pressure medicines, cardiac glycosides, anticancer drugs. Since 1 March 2022, prescriptions have been electronic. Doctors usually write the generic name, not the brand name. A prescription for a chronic condition is valid for up to 6 months.