Polish and French Embassies Warn Their Citizens of Entry Risks to Georgia

While the bans on access to the territory are increasing, the embassies of France and Poland have warned travellers against a possible refusal, even with a valid residence permit.

The Polish Embassy in Georgia has called on citizens to weigh the risks before traveling to the Caucasian country. The warning was noticed by the NEWSGEORGIA Telegram channel.

When travelling to one of their favourite countries – Georgia – Poles need to be on their guard. As the Polish embassy in Tbilisi warns, there may be certain "factors increasing the risk" of being refused entry. The situation is related to the ongoing demonstrations and protests in Georgia by pro-European forces with the police.

The Polish Embassy has warned about the risk of foreigners being denied entry to Georgia for participating in protestsThe Polish Embassy is warning foreigners, especially EU citizens, about the risk of being denied entry to Georgia. The reason may be participation in protests or activity on social media.

The French Embassy is urging its citizens to check before traveling to Georgia the factors that may pose a risk of being denied entry to Georgia, including participation in demonstrations in Georgia or activity on social media. “Even holders of a valid Georgian residence permit may be denied entry to the territory of Georgia. We ask travelers to check before traveling the factors that pose a risk of being denied entry to the territory of Georgia…

Poles who want to visit Georgia should consider in advance whether they have any risk factors that could result in a ban on entry, the Polish embassy in the country warns in a statement. This includes participation in demonstrations or social media activity, which can result in high fines.