IOM - Informed Migration

Combatting Irregular Migration and Cross-Border Crime

Improving border security is an important area of cooperation between the EU and Georgia. With EU's support IOM works with the Government to ensure modern and efficient border management and, in the end, the safety and security of Georgians.

Return to Georgia during COVID-19

During COVID-19 EU and IOM worked closely with the Government of Georgia to support return of Georgian nationals.

IOM's Migrant Resource Centres

Through its Migrant Resource Centre (MRCs) in Tbilisi, Telavi, Kutaisi and Batumi, IOM promotes safe migration and provides in-depth councelling to migrants on all migration-related issues, with special focus on visa-free travel. During COVID-19 MRCs continue to work actively through online platform...

Secure Borders, Safe Migration

Funded by the EU, IOM implements numerous initiatives in Georgia for the benefit of state agencies as well as individual migrants. Key EU-funded activities of IOM concern capacity building in enhancing the security of Georgia's borders.

MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRES

Unfounded asylum applications in the EU/Schengen Area

Short video about the risks for Georgian citizens using irregular means to travel to the Europe and applying for asylum in the EU/Schengen Area!

EU and IOM Enhance Georgia’s Border Surveillance Capacities

Sophisticated border surveillance equipment together with relevant infrastructure and vehicles, funded by the EU and procured by IOM with a total value of EUR 1.25 millio...