Georgia Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Most nationalities need an eVisa to visit Georgia for tourism, business, or family visits. A short-stay eVisa allows up to 30 days per entry. Some nationalities can enter Georgia visa-free for short stays under bilateral agreements — typically up to 90 days depending on the agreement. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Georgia visa at a glance
- Government fee
- $30 — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 5–10 working days
- Validity / stay
- Single entry · up to 30 days per entry
- Visa types
- 3
Do you need a visa for Georgia?
Indian and Filipino passport holders need an eVisa for Georgia. Check the Georgia Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exemption list for your nationality before traveling. If your nationality is not visa-exempt, you need a visa.
Georgia visa types
- eVisa
- Tourism, business, short stays — Up to 30 days per entry
- Long-term visa
- Work, study, family reunification — Varies
- Transit visa
- Passing through Georgia — Per transit rules
Who is eligible
Eligibility for a Georgia visa depends on your nationality. Indian and Filipino passport holders need an eVisa for tourism or business. Some nationalities can enter Georgia visa-free for short stays; check the Georgia Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exemption list for your passport.
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Documents required for a Georgia visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passporteVisa (tourist/business) · 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
- Passport photoeVisa (tourist/business) · 35x45 mm, white background.
- Return ticketeVisa (tourist/business) · confirmed return or onward flight.
- Hotel bookingeVisa (tourist/business) · confirmed accommodation.
- Bank statementeVisa (tourist/business) · 3 months showing sufficient funds.
- Travel itineraryeVisa (tourist/business) · where applicable.
- Valid passportLong-term visa · 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed visa application formLong-term visa · Completed visa application form.
- Passport photoLong-term visa · 35x45 mm, white background.
- Invitation letter or employment contract (where applicable)Long-term visa · Invitation letter or employment contract (where applicable).
- Proof of accommodation in GeorgiaLong-term visa · Proof of accommodation in Georgia.
- Proof of financial means for the intended stayLong-term visa · Proof of financial means for the intended stay.
- Valid passportTransit visa · 6+ months validity.
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third countryTransit visa · Confirmed onward ticket to a third country.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the transit periodTransit visa · Proof of sufficient funds for the transit period.
- Visa for the final destination (where required)Transit visa · Visa for the final destination (where required).
Georgia visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- $30 — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Single entry · up to 30 days per entry
- Official processing
- 5–10 working days
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Georgia visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Georgia visa-exemption list for your nationality. If you're exempt, you don't need this process.
Create an account on the official evisa.gov.ge portal
Create an account on the official evisa.gov.ge portal.
Complete the online application with your passport, photo, and travel details
Complete the online application with your passport, photo, and travel details.
Upload your documents in the order requested by the portal
Upload your documents in the order requested by the portal.
Pay the government fee through the official payment channel
Pay the government fee through the official payment channel.
Receive your eVisa by email once processed
Print it before travel.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Georgia's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Form filling
- Apply yourself
- You complete the eVisa portal yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare and review your application
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Georgia is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your eVisa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Georgia visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete application form
missing or mismatched passport details.
Passport validity less than 6 months
passport not meeting the validity requirement.
Insufficient proof of travel purpose or funds
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Mismatched personal details across documents
documents that don't match your application form.
Previous visa violations or immigration bans
prior overstays or violations.
Frequently asked questions
Georgia visa questions, answered.
More for your Georgia trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.