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Georgia tourist visa

Your passport and any qualifying visa or residence permit affect how you can enter. Visa-free stays range from 30 days to one year.

Ways to get a Georgia tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for one year

    No visa needed

    Citizens of European Union member states and the countries listed below qualify.

    Stay
    Up to one year.

  3. Visa-free entry for 45 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Iran qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 45 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  4. Visa-free entry for 30 days

    No visa needed

    Chinese citizens holding a People's Republic of China passport, a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport or a Macau Special Administrative Region passport qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  5. Visa-free entry with another country's visa or residence permit

    No visa needed

    Holders of valid visas or residence permits from European Union, European Free Trade Association or Gulf Cooperation Council member states qualify. Documents from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States also qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

  6. Visa-free entry with special documents or status

    No visa needed

    Holders of a United Nations laissez-passer or an Interpol Travel Document, Georgian diaspora members and people with refugee status in Georgia qualify.

    Stay
    One year with a United Nations laissez-passer or Interpol Travel Document; 30 days for Georgian diaspora members. The stay limit for people with refugee status in Georgia is not specified.

  7. Visa-free entry with a diplomatic, official or service passport

    No visa needed

    Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports from Egypt, Guyana, Indonesia and Pakistan qualify.

    Passports that qualify (4)

  9. e-Visa for 30 days

    eVisa

    Passport holders from the listed countries can obtain a visa online.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days within a 120-day period.

  10. Visa from a Georgian diplomatic mission

    Visa needed

    Visitors who are not visa-exempt and cannot obtain an e-Visa must obtain a visa from a Georgian diplomatic mission.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need an e-Visa or a visa from a Georgian diplomatic mission.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa for the period that applies to them. Some travel documents, visas, residence permits and personal statuses also allow visa-free entry.

What to bring

  • Passport, unless you qualify to enter with an ID card.
  • Travel medical insurance valid for your whole stay, with at least 30,000 GEL of coverage.
  • A qualifying visa, residence permit or special travel document if you use that exemption.

Good to know

  • Keep within the stay limit for your entry route.
  • Since 1 January 2026, foreign nationals must hold travel medical insurance for their whole stay, with at least 30,000 GEL of coverage.
  • Entering Abkhazia or South Ossetia through crossings outside Georgia's Zugdidi and Gori municipalities is punishable under Georgian law. Entry to South Ossetia from Georgian government-controlled territory is currently impossible.
  • Certain nationalities can use an ID card instead of a passport, but the full eligibility details are not specified here.
  • Entry and transit are refused to citizens of Kosovo, Palestine and Taiwan. Taiwan passport holders may still receive visas case by case, including for international conferences and sports events.
  • Georgia does not recognize passports issued by Abkhazia, the Sahrawi Republic, Somaliland, South Ossetia or Transnistria.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Georgia?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need an e-Visa or a visa from a Georgian diplomatic mission. Citizens of the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa for the period that applies to them. Some travel documents, visas, residence permits and personal statuses also allow visa-free entry.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Georgia?

There are 10 options: Visa-free entry for one year (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 45 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with another country's visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with special documents or status (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a diplomatic, official or service passport (no visa at all); e-Visa for 90 days (an online visa); e-Visa for 30 days (an online visa); Visa from a Georgian diplomatic mission (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Georgia without a tourist visa?

Citizens of European Union member states and the countries listed below qualify. Citizens of Chile, Fiji, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay qualify. Citizens of Iran qualify. Chinese citizens holding a People's Republic of China passport, a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport or a Macau Special Administrative Region passport qualify. Holders of valid visas or residence permits from European Union, European Free Trade Association or Gulf Cooperation Council member states qualify. Documents from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States also qualify. Holders of a United Nations laissez-passer or an Interpol Travel Document, Georgian diaspora members and people with refugee status in Georgia qualify. Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports from Egypt, Guyana, Indonesia and Pakistan qualify.

Can I apply online for Georgia?

Yes: e-Visa for 90 days and e-Visa for 30 days. Passport holders from the listed countries can obtain a visa online.

How long can I stay on a Georgia tourist visa?

Up to one year for many listed nationalities; shorter limits apply to others.

What documents do I need for a Georgia tourist visa?

Passport, unless you qualify to enter with an ID card.; Travel medical insurance valid for your whole stay, with at least 30,000 GEL of coverage.; A qualifying visa, residence permit or special travel document if you use that exemption..

What rules do I have to follow on a Georgia tourist visa?

Keep within the stay limit for your entry route. Since 1 January 2026, foreign nationals must hold travel medical insurance for their whole stay, with at least 30,000 GEL of coverage. Entering Abkhazia or South Ossetia through crossings outside Georgia's Zugdidi and Gori municipalities is punishable under Georgian law. Entry to South Ossetia from Georgian government-controlled territory is currently impossible.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Georgia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Georgia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Georgia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Georgia tourist visa rules?

On Georgia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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