Passport birthplace and issuance issues

Individuals born in the Ukrainian SSR (e.g., Mariupol) but holding a Russian passport from birth are generally not expected to face issues at the Georgian border. Border control focuses on the current valid passport rather than the historical birthplace context.

Entry into Georgia for individuals from Crimea depends on how it's listed in their passport. If listed as 'Crimea (Russia)', entry may be denied. If listed as 'Crimea (Ukraine)' or simply 'Ukraine', entry is generally permitted. Passports issued more recently (2022 onwards) might attract more scrutiny compared to older ones (e.g., 2021).

Border crossing risks: Travelers with 'Donetsk, Ukraine' as the place of birth in their passports may face entry denial at the Georgian border due to geopolitical factors. Entries like 'Donetsk, Russia' or similar are generally treated as standard administrative data and usually do not cause issues.

Clarify entry requirements for Georgia for individuals holding Russian international passports issued in Crimea. Confirm that entry is generally permitted without issues.

Russian citizens born in Crimea (with Ukraine specified as birthplace) and holding Russian passports issued after 2014 face varying entry risks into Georgia. Passports issued by МВД units with codes corresponding to Krasnodar Krai (e.g., 23107) are generally accepted, even if the passport was obtained in Crimea. However, passports issued by МВД units directly located in Crimea (e.g., code 23103 for Kerch) carry a 50/50 chance of denial of entry without further explanation. It is advisable to replace such passports with ones issued in mainland Russia if possible, to mitigate risks.

Confirm that Russian international passports with 'Ukrainian SSR' listed as the birthplace do not pose any issues for entry into Georgia. Entry is permitted without problems.

Verify entry requirements for Georgian citizens with Russian passports. Specifically, check if Russian foreign passports with the issuing code 23103 are accepted for entry into Georgia. This is a specific query that might require checking official sources or embassy advisories.

For Russian citizens traveling between Tbilisi and Vladikavkaz, re-entry into Georgia is generally permitted. However, be prepared for potential inquiries at the Georgian border, possibly regarding your internal passport. Passports indicating birthplaces in DNR, LNR, or Crimea might face scrutiny. A Russian internal passport with 'USSR' as a place of birth is usually acceptable, but thorough questioning by border guards can occur. Road conditions may vary, and the Kazbegi border crossing can experience significant traffic, especially at night.

When crossing the Georgian border from Russia, the place of birth in a Russian passport is a key point of scrutiny, rather than the place of registration (propiska), which is not listed in international passports. If asked for a domestic passport, travelers are not obliged to present it. Issues may arise if the passport was issued in Crimea. Some travelers with specific passport details (e.g., Crimea-related) have successfully entered Georgia. The Upper Lars border crossing is a common point.

Individuals with passports issued in non-recognized territories (e.g., LNR/DNR) may face entry issues when crossing the Georgian border. While some have been permitted to transit to Turkey, there is a risk of being denied re-entry into Georgia from Turkey. Travelers should be aware of these potential complications.

Clarify entry regulations into Georgia for individuals whose place of birth is recorded as Crimea in their passport. Specifically, differentiate between passports stating 'Crimea, Russia' versus 'Crimea, USSR' or 'Crimea, Ukraine' and any potential impact on entry.

A user with 'Ukraine' listed as their place of birth on their Russian foreign passport (born in Crimea, but not explicitly stated) is concerned about potential issues at the border. They cite a past experience entering Russia where their phone was checked due to their place of birth (UkSSR), and they were informed of future intensified checks.

Investigate border crossing procedures and potential issues for individuals with Crimea listed as their birthplace when entering Georgia. Seek first-hand experiences regarding entry denial or passport confiscation.

Russian passports issued in Crimea may have a department code corresponding to another Russian region. There are concerns about potential issues at the Georgian border. However, it's generally believed that border guards do not have an easy way to verify the exact issuance location beyond the printed code, thus problems are not widely expected.

Query regarding potential border issues for individuals with 'Ukraine' as their place of birth on their Russian foreign passport, even if born in Crimea and not explicitly stated. User experienced a similar situation upon entering Russia, involving phone and contact checks.