When something has to be sorted in Georgia and it all hinges on language and knowing the local order — a doctor's visit, the police, a bank, a notary, getting married — you need a person by your side, not a dictionary. We are not a translation bureau: we walk you through the Georgian system in a language you understand and, when needed, come to you.
Who this is for
You have just arrived or recently moved, you don't speak Georgian, and something has to be done today. Russian isn't spoken everywhere, and government offices run in Georgian only. In that moment you don't need a word-by-word translator — you need someone who knows both the language and the local order of things: translates live and accurately, explains what happens at each step and, if needed, picks you up and drives you to the appointment.
After years working in Tbilisi we see where people get stuck most: the wrong ticket in the queue system, an incomplete file, a translation without notarisation, an apostille that should have been done back home. Half the trouble is solved before the visit — with preparation, not heroics on the spot.
What we cover
Support covers the situations where a mistake costs money and lost days:
- Healthcare. Booking, tests, dentistry, pregnancy and childbirth, the pharmacy. We book, call, explain your case to the doctor and translate the diagnosis without losing meaning. Georgia is also a hub for affordable treatment — see the guide to dental tourism in Georgia.
- Police and legal. Dealing with the police, road accidents, notary, powers of attorney, court. Wording and procedure matter — we translate and tell you what comes next. Paperwork specifics are in document translation and notarisation.
- Marriage. Georgia is one of the easiest places to marry — often same day. The ceremony is in Georgian, so an interpreter is required; see how to get married in Georgia.
- Bank, residence permit, interviews. Opening an account — see how to open a bank account; legal status — the residence permit.
- Business. Partner meetings, company setup, deal support — see company registration.
A person, not an app
A translation app is fine in a cafe, but in a doctor's office or at a government window it loses on three counts. Context: a doctor speaks with hedges, follow-up questions and caveats, and that is exactly what a machine drops. Responsibility: when it comes to a diagnosis, a power of attorney or the wording of a statement, "roughly this" is not acceptable, and a live person asks again to be sure. Procedure: half the value isn't the translation but having someone who knows which ticket to take, which window is yours and what will be asked next.
Not a translation bureau
A bureau sells words and hours: you go to them, get a translated sheet and stay alone with the queue, the ticket and a Georgian form. We sell the result of your task, from the first message to the stamp on the document.
| Bureau | Sakhva support | |
|---|---|---|
| Sells | words, hours | your task, start to finish |
| Knows the system | translates text | knows clinics, banks, offices |
| Format | you come to them | we come with you, with a car if needed |
| Trust | one-off | in Georgia since 2023, own guide and driver |
Three ordinary cases
- A doctor's appointment. Someone with a chronic condition moves and can't explain their history and medication to a cardiologist. We find the doctor, book, translate the history and prescriptions, and make sure dosages and drug names are understood by both sides — the place a translation error is most dangerous.
- The bank said no. Since 2023 banks are stricter and often turn applications back without explanation. We come to the bank interview, help show your ties to the country (lease, permit, contract) and translate the compliance questions — often a live conversation clears the refusal.
- Getting married. A couple wants to marry in Tbilisi and doesn't know the passport needs a notarised translation and the ceremony is in Georgian. We assemble the file in advance, translate at the ceremony itself and guide from ticket to certificate.
How to prepare before a visit
Most problems are solved by preparation, not effort on the spot. Before any official visit, close four points: confirm the exact service and the document list — by the window's name, not "roughly"; do the notarised translation and, if needed, the apostille in advance (an apostille on a foreign document can only be done at home, before arrival); reduce your name to one spelling across every paper; find out the fee amount and how to pay it. We run this checklist with you beforehand — then the visit becomes a 20-minute formality instead of a lost day.
Need an interpreter beside you?
Describe the situation — a doctor, a bank, a notary or a wedding — and we'll be beside you, translate and guide you through every window.
Message on WhatsAppHow it works
- Request. Tell us the situation: what, where and when. A couple of sentences is enough.
- Clarify. We ask short questions, list the documents, agree a time and place.
- Support. We meet you on site or pick you up, translate and guide you through the whole process — queue, window, fee.
- Result. The task is done the first time; we help with translation and notarisation if needed.
Formats and languages
Personal support at the appointment; support with a transfer; a same-day urgent visit; phone interpreting for short remote help. Languages: English ↔ Georgian and Russian ↔ Georgian. Not sure which format fits? Describe the situation and we'll advise.
Pricing
It depends on the situation, the duration and whether you need a transfer. We don't charge "per word" — we charge for the task solved. Tell us what you need and we quote in advance, with no surprises on the spot.
See Georgia too
Once the paperwork is behind you, the country is worth seeing — not just its offices. We show Georgia ourselves: a private guide in Tbilisi takes you to Kazbegi, Kakheti and Mtskheta at your own pace. Settling in for the long run? The Tbilisi guide for expats helps you find your feet.