Travel and safety in Georgia
There are numerous beautiful travel destinations in the world. But to truly enjoy traveling there, safety is essential. Who wants to travel to a war zone and constantly fear for their life?
In Georgia, people are grateful that the country is still considered a safe travel destination and that travelers are not exposed to any immediate danger—even if there are currently doubts about safety. These doubts are not unfounded, and we will gradually shed light on the background.
Where does Georgia rank among safe countries?
When choosing a new travel destination, you shouldn’t just rely on opinions, but also pay attention to official data. According to the Numbeo Crime Index, Georgia currently ranks 21st among the safest countries in the world – behind countries like Denmark, Iceland, Croatia, South Korea, and Bahrain. The overall crime rate is low, and pickpocketing is less common than in many other European countries. Nevertheless, travelers should remain vigilant, keep their valuables close to their bodies, and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is considered one of the safest cities in the world and ranks 44th out of 380 cities in the 2025 Safety Index. The safety rating for solo travel is particularly high at night (70.9 points).
Unrest and demonstrations in Tbilisi / Is Georgia politically safe?
Georgia is considered one of the safest countries in Europe, although media reports suggest otherwise due to Russian occupation. Around 20% of the country (Abkhazia and South Ossetia) have been under Russian control since the 1990s. As long as you avoid these areas, there is no danger.
Another topic of discussion is the unrest and demonstrations in Tbilisi. Demonstrations have been taking place in Tbilisi for over 100 days. The demonstrations are directed against the election results, the government’s soft policy toward Russia, and the slowing of euro integration.
In the winter, some demonstrations were violent, which the entire population is turning away from. Currently, the demonstrations are very peaceful, and no one is in any danger.
As in any democratic country, protests take place here, but that does not mean that a visitor should feel unsafe.
Ukraine War and Georgia
The war between Ukraine and Russia casts a large shadow over Georgia, as Georgia is a neighboring country of Russia, and some Georgian territories are also occupied by Russia. We condemn the war, but Georgia is not affected in any way by this war in terms of its security. The fighting units are based in Ukraine, and Georgia doesn’t even share a border with Ukraine.
The concern that a similar conflict could pose an immediate threat to Georgia is currently unfounded.