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4 min read·2026-09-20

Mandatory Motorcycle Insurance (TPL) in Georgia

How to purchase compulsory third-party liability insurance for foreign bikes online and at borders to avoid heavy fines.

Compulsory Insurance Overview

Under Georgian law, all foreign-registered motor vehicles, including touring motorcycles, sidecars, and scooters entering Georgia, must hold valid Compulsory Civil Liability Insurance of Motor Vehicles Registered in Foreign Countries.

Failure to possess this policy upon checkpoint inspection or police stop results in an immediate fine of 100 GEL (approx $37 USD).

Where to Buy

  1. Online (Recommended): The official governmental portal is tpl.ge. You can purchase your policy with a Visa / Mastercard in under 3 minutes before arriving at the border gate. Download the PDF to your phone.
  2. At Land Borders: Liberty Bank booths are located directly inside or immediately adjacent to customs checkpoint terminals 24/7 (Sarpi / Turkey, Sadakhlo / Armenia, Larsi / Russia, Vale / Turkey).

Typical Rates for Motorcycles (Category A)

  • 15 days: 20 GEL
  • 30 days: 35 GEL
  • 90 days: 70 GEL
  • 1 year: 215 GEL

*Tip:* Always save a screenshot of your digital policy. While officers can check via database, cellular signal at mountain borders can sometimes be erratic.