Georgia is situated at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, part of the Caucasus region, extending from coastal plains along the Black Sea into the foothills of the Greater Caucasus mountain range. It is bounded by the Black Sea to the west, Russia to the north and northeast, Turkey to the southwest, Armenia to the south and Azerbaijan to the southeast. Refugees originate primarily from Iraq, the Russian Federation and Ukraine, They reside mainly in urban centres without formal camps or settlements in the country.

Georgia has made substantial progress in establishing a legal framework for the protection of forcibly displaced persons, including refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and stateless individuals, although challenges remain. Asylum-seekers in Georgia do not receive government financial assistance but have the right to work, providing them with opportunities for self-reliance if they can secure employment. Despite this, many asylum-seekers face difficulties due to limited livelihood opportunities, particularly in regions such as Martkopi, where the government provides shelter. Refugees and asylum-seekers in Georgia are legally entitled to access basic services such as healthcare and education, but practical challenges, such as language barriers and limited awareness of available rights, continue to impede their full integration.