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Do British citizens need a visa for Georgia?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 6 Nov 2026

In brief

No. British passport holders can visit Georgia visa-free (1 full year).

Georgia visa-free stay for British citizens: 1 full year. Official rule. Source: Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255, checked .

Georgia visa fee for British citizens: none for visa-free entry.

Citizens of the countries listed in the annex may enter and stay in Georgia without visa for one full year.Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia)

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia)Visas only at evisa.gov.geReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do British citizens need a visa?
  4. How to apply
  5. Apply from the UK
  6. Fee
  7. Processing time
  8. Documents
  9. What changed
  10. FAQ
  11. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa-free · 1 full year
Stay1 full year
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeNone for visa-free entry
Official processingNothing to apply for
Where to applyNothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: evisa.gov.ge

Do British citizens need a visa for Georgia?

The Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia) lists the UK among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 1 full year.

“Citizens of the countries listed in the annex may enter and stay in Georgia without visa for one full year.”

Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia) · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • British citizens can enter Georgia and stay without a visa for one full year.

    VISA NOT REQUIRED According to the Ordinance No 255 approved by the government of Georgia, citizens and stateless persons permanently residing in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northen Ireland may enter and stay in Georgia without a visa for 1 (one) full year.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia · checked

How to apply

To visit visa-free (1 full year) there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below. For a longer stay or another purpose:

  1. British citizens staying legally in Georgia can apply for a residence permit without leaving, through the Public Service Hall or the Public Service Development Agency of the Ministry of Justice.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia · checked

How to apply from the UK

  1. Georgia's embassy in the UK is at 20 St George's Square, London SW1V 2HP; its consular section is open 10:00-13:00 (phone +44 20 7348 1942).

    Embassy of Georgia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · checked

Fee

Visa-free entry costs nothing.

Processing time

Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (1 full year). For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Since 1 January 2026 every tourist entering Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least GEL 30,000 for the whole stay, arrival and departure days included; the policy can be on paper or electronic, must be in Georgian or English, and can come from a Georgian or foreign insurer. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia · checked
  2. Since 1 March 2026 foreign nationals need a work permit to be employed or to carry out labour or business activity in Georgia, including remotely; a permit is issued for one year, for a specific job and employer. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia · checked
  3. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Georgia visa-free for British citizens now?

Yes: visa-free (1 full year). Checked on 6 Nov 2026 against the Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia).

How much does a Georgia visa cost for British citizens?

Visa-free entry costs nothing.

Can I get a Georgia visa in 7 days?

There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (1 full year). The official sources we read state no processing time.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia): entry rulegc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge · checked
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (Consular Department, geoconsul.gov.ge): entry conditions and how to applygeoconsul.gov.ge · checked
  3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (Consular Department, geoconsul.gov.ge): changesgeoconsul.gov.ge · checked
  4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (Consular Department, geoconsul.gov.ge): changesgeoconsul.gov.ge · checked
  5. Embassy of Georgia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Law of Georgia on Occupied Territories): documentsuk.mfa.gov.ge · checked
  6. Embassy of Georgia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: documentsuk.mfa.gov.ge · checked
  7. Embassy of Georgia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: how to applyuk.mfa.gov.ge · checked
  8. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): documentsgov.uk · checked
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