Emergencies in Tbilisi

Good to Know

• Save 112 in your phone before you need it — it works even with no SIM card or credit, as long as your phone has signal from any Georgian network.
• Consider downloading the official '112 Georgia' app before arrival; it can auto-share your location with responders and offers a silent SOS option if you can't speak on a call.
• English support on 112 calls is generally available in Tbilisi but can be inconsistent — speak slowly, give clear location details (street names, nearby landmarks), and repeat critical info.
• There's no single all-purpose text alert system for tourists in Georgia for things like weather or unrest — check local news and your accommodation host for updates on any disruptions.
• 112 also handles non-medical emergencies like car troubles/towing on Tbilisi roads, not just police/fire/medical.
• The nationwide ambulance number is 112; the dispatcher typically answers in Georgian or Russian first but can transfer you to an English-speaking operator.
• Georgian ambulances are generally not equipped to Western standards, so for a mobile patient a taxi or private car to a major hospital can sometimes be faster than waiting for an ambulance.
• Private hospitals in Tbilisi (including several above) commonly expect upfront payment or a deposit before treatment, and not all accept credit cards — bring cash or confirm your insurer can direct-bill before an emergency happens.
• Well-known private hospitals such as Tbilisi Central Hospital, Caucasus Medical Centre, and Evex network clinics are also frequently recommended by expats for emergency care, though this list only includes facilities where a verifiable street address was found; confirm current address and hours directly with the hospital before relying on it.
• If you have international health insurance, call your insurer's 24/7 assistance line as soon as possible so they can coordinate directly with the hospital and arrange a guarantee of payment.