{"id":618,"date":"2025-04-16T08:50:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T08:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ishrslswgeorgia.com\/?page_id=618"},"modified":"2025-05-01T11:39:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T07:39:44","slug":"practical-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ishrslswgeorgia.com\/index.php\/practical-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"618\" class=\"elementor elementor-618\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cac0346 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cac0346\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d419877 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d419877\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical information<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ac118b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8ac118b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfa938b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfa938b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Letter of Invitation<\/h5><p>For workshop attendees requiring an <strong>official invitation letter<\/strong>, contact organizers after completing registration and payment.<\/p><h5><br \/>Official Language<\/h5><p>The official language of the workshop will be English. While the national language of Georgia is Georgian, travelers in Tbilisi will find that English is widely spoken in hotels, restaurants, and tourist areas. Additionally, many Georgians\u2014especially older generations\u2014are fluent in Russian, so visitors who speak Russian may also use it for communication. However, English remains the most convenient language for most international visitors.<\/p><h5>Time<\/h5><p>Georgia operates on\u00a0<strong>Georgia Standard Time (GET)<\/strong>, which is\u00a0<strong>UTC+04:00<\/strong>\u00a0year-round. Unlike many countries, Georgia does not observe daylight saving time.<\/p><h5>Credit Cards<\/h5><p>Major credit and debit cards such as\u00a0<strong>Visa, Mastercard, and American Express<\/strong>\u00a0are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops in Tbilisi. However, smaller businesses and markets may prefer cash. ATMs are readily available throughout the city.<\/p><h5>Electrical Appliances<\/h5><p>The standard voltage in Georgia is\u00a0<strong>220 volts<\/strong>, with a frequency of\u00a0<strong>50Hz<\/strong>. The power plugs and sockets are of\u00a0<strong>type C and F<\/strong>\u00a0(European standard, two round pins). Travelers from countries with different plug types will need an adapter.<\/p><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5>The Climate<\/h5><p>Tbilisi has a\u00a0<strong>humid subtropical climate<\/strong>, with hot summers and relatively mild winters.<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Spring (March\u2013May):<\/strong>\u00a0Mild, with occasional rain.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Summer (June\u2013August):<\/strong>\u00a0Hot, with temperatures often reaching\u00a0<strong>30\u201335\u00b0C (86\u201395\u00b0F)<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Autumn (September\u2013November):<\/strong>\u00a0Pleasant and mild, with colorful foliage.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Winter (December\u2013February):<\/strong>\u00a0Cool, averaging around\u00a0<strong>2\u20135\u00b0C (36\u201341\u00b0F)<\/strong>, with occasional snowfall.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5>Currency<\/h5><p>The official currency is the\u00a0<strong>Georgian Lari (GEL)<\/strong>.<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Exchange rate (approx.):<\/strong>\u00a01 EUR \u2248 3.00 GEL \/ 1 USD \u2248 2.70 GEL (rates may fluctuate).<\/p><\/li><li><p>Currency exchange offices and banks are widely available.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5>Important Telephone Numbers<\/h5><ul><li><p><strong>Country code for calling Georgia:<\/strong>\u00a0+995<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Emergency number (unified):<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>112<\/strong>\u00a0(for police, ambulance, fire brigade)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Police:<\/strong>\u00a0122<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Ambulance:<\/strong>\u00a0113<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Fire Brigade:<\/strong>\u00a0111<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5>Getting Around Tbilisi<\/h5><p>Tbilisi has a\u00a0<strong>well-developed public transport system<\/strong>, including:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Metro (Subway):<\/strong>\u00a0Two lines (red and green) operating from\u00a0<strong>6:00 AM to midnight<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Buses &amp; Minibuses (Marshrutkas):<\/strong>\u00a0Cover most areas of the city.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Taxis:<\/strong>\u00a0Affordable, with apps like\u00a0<strong>Bolt and Yandex Taxi<\/strong>\u00a0widely used.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5>Tickets &amp; Fares<\/h5><ul><li><p><strong>Metro &amp; Buses:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>0.50 GEL per ride<\/strong>\u00a0with a\u00a0<strong>MetroMoney card<\/strong> (reloadable card available at metro stations).<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Single paper ticket (without card):<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>1 GEL<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Daily unlimited travel pass:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>3 GEL<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Free for children under 6<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5>Visa Information<\/h5><h6>Entry Documents Required<\/h6><ul><li><p><strong>Visa-free entry<\/strong>\u00a0for citizens of\u00a0<strong>EU, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, UAE, and many others<\/strong>\u00a0(up to\u00a0<strong>365 days<\/strong>\u00a0for some nationalities).<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Passport validity:<\/strong>\u00a0Must be valid for at least\u00a0<strong>6 months<\/strong>\u00a0beyond the date of entry.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5>Visa Application<\/h5><ul><li><p><strong>eVisa available<\/strong>\u00a0for nationals of countries not eligible for visa-free entry (apply at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.evisa.gov.ge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.evisa.gov.ge<\/a>).<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Processing time:<\/strong>\u00a0Usually\u00a0<strong>5 working days<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><h6>COVID-19 Information &amp; Recommendations<\/h6><p>As of 2025, Georgia has lifted most COVID-19 restrictions, but travelers should check updates at:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moh.gov.ge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.moh.gov.ge<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Practical information Letter of Invitation For workshop attendees requiring an official invitation letter, contact organizers after completing registration and payment. 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