🇬🇪 Caucasus
Does Georgia extradite to Russia?
There is effectively no direct extradition channel with Russia, yet a Red Notice still applies: detention, refused entry and frozen accounts are possible.
In short
RarelyPractically no. There are no diplomatic relations with Russia and no working direct extradition channel, so surrender on a Russian request is unlikely. A Red Notice operates on its own, though: border detention, refused entry and frozen accounts are real scenarios.
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INTERPOL PROTECTION Research Desk
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Legal Review Board
Overview
Georgia is one of the most popular destinations for those who left Russia: visa-free entry, a Russian-speaking environment, easy legalisation. For extradition to Russia it is also among the most protected: diplomatic relations with Russia have been severed since 2008, and there is effectively no working direct surrender channel.
But 'does not extradite to Russia' does not mean 'the notice does not work'. Georgia is an INTERPOL member: detention for checks, refused entry (a frequent 'soft' measure here), and banking compliance problems are all possible. On requests from third countries (not Russia) extradition works normally.
The practical takeaway: Georgia is a relatively safe harbour from surrender to Russia, but not from the notice's consequences. Checking the data and a CCF challenge remain relevant.
Legal system
Civil law; extradition is reviewed by the courts with the prosecution service and justice ministry involved.
Extradition practice
There is effectively no operating surrender channel to Russia (diplomatic ties severed); requests from other states are processed normally. Refused entry is often used instead of procedural measures.
INTERPOL cooperation
An INTERPOL member: border database screening, possible verification detentions and entry refusals on a Red Notice.
Human rights & judicial review
A Council of Europe member: the ECHR applies, and human-rights grounds and Strasbourg complaints work.
Draft evasion and mobilisation
Georgia does not extradite for draft or mobilisation evasion: there is effectively no direct extradition channel with Russia, and the conduct fails dual criminality and counts as a military offence. The practical issue for arrivals is not surrender but immigration status: refusal of entry is a discretionary border-service decision and is hard to appeal.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there extradition from Georgia to Russia?
There is effectively no direct channel: diplomatic relations are severed and Russian requests do not follow the ordinary route. That does not rule out extradition on third-country requests, nor does it protect against refusal of entry at the border.
Does Georgia extradite draft evaders and mobilised men?
No. Draft and mobilisation evasion are military offences that fail dual criminality, and there is effectively no direct extradition channel with Russia. The practical issue for arrivals is immigration status, not surrender.
Does Georgia extradite to Russia?
Effectively no: diplomatic relations are severed and the direct surrender channel does not operate. Third-country requests, however, are processed normally.
Can I be refused entry to Georgia over a notice?
Yes — unexplained refusal of entry is the most common measure in practice, and a Red Notice is a typical reason.
Should I act if I live in Georgia?
Yes: verify the data and challenge the notice before the CCF. It remains active in 195 countries and affects banking, travel and legalisation.
How do I check an INTERPOL wanted status from Georgia?
The same as from anywhere: a free search of the public database on interpol.int, then an official CCF access request — only that covers hidden notices and diffusions. Filing from Georgia works no differently.
Can Georgian banks close an account over a notice?
Yes — banking compliance screens international databases and refusals of service do happen. The working fix is CCF deletion of the data, alongside explanations for the bank.
Is it risky to leave Georgia and come back?
Every exit means passport control and a fresh check on return; there are cases of people simply not being let back in after a trip. Do not cross borders until your status is legally assessed.
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Version history
- v1.0 — Initial publication.
- v1.1 — Country overview update and legal review.