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Warnings and insurance Still current at: 16 May 2024 Updated: 16 May 2024 Latest update: Information on the political situation across Georgia ('Safety and security' page).
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Consular support may be limited where FCDO advises against travel.
South Ossetia and Abkhazia
For security reasons, FCDO advises against all travel to the breakaway regions of:
- South Ossetia
- Abkhazia
FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to:
- areas immediately next to the administrative boundary lines with South Ossetia
- areas immediately next to the administrative boundary lines with Abkhazia
FCDO cannot provide emergency services to British nationals travelling in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as British government employees are restricted from travelling there.