On May 29, the French Embassy in Georgia issued a warning to its citizens about the risk of being denied entry to Georgia if they participate in protests or engage in political activity on social media.
The embassy advised French nationals to avoid joining the protests ongoing in Tbilisi since November of the previous year, noting that the main protest hotspots remain around the parliament building and the area between Freedom Square and Republic Square.
The embassy’s statement emphasized that participation in protests could result in fines of up to 5,000 lari (over 1,600 euros), with repeated violations leading to cumulative penalties. Additionally, foreigners who have been fined may be required to settle those fines upon re-entering Georgia.
The Polish Embassy issued a similar warning, cautioning its citizens about possible refusals of entry, citing multiple recent cases involving EU nationals. The Polish Embassy advised travelers to consider whether their personal circumstances—such as attending demonstrations, being in their vicinity, or certain social media activity—might increase their risk of being denied entry into Georgia.