UAE residents · Country guide
Georgia visa for UAE residents
In brief
Yes, UAE residence changes the rule. Visa-free with a valid UAE residence visa, 90 days in any 180.
Indian passportVisa-freeUp to 90 days in any 180 with a UAE residence visa (Emirates ID) or UAE visa valid on the day of entry and of departure; passport valid at least 90 days; tourist health and accident insurance of at least GEL 30,000.
Pakistani passportVisa-freeUp to 90 days in any 180 only if the UAE visa/residence permit is multiple-entry and valid at least 1 year on the day of entry; otherwise a C1 tourist visa through geoconsul.gov.ge and an appointment at the Embassy of Georgia in Abu Dhabi (USD 20 / AED 75). Insurance of at least GEL 30,000.
Filipino passportVisa-freeSame as for Indian passports: UAE residence valid on the day of entry and of departure; up to 90 days in any 180; insurance of at least GEL 30,000.
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab EmiratesReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
Georgia rules for UAE residents, by passport
| Passport | With UAE residence | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free90 days in any 1801 | Up to 90 days in any 180 with a UAE residence visa (Emirates ID) or UAE visa valid on the day of entry and of departure; passport valid at least 90 days; tourist health and accident insurance of at least GEL 30,000. | Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates | |
| Visa-free90 days in any 1801 | Up to 90 days in any 180 only if the UAE visa/residence permit is multiple-entry and valid at least 1 year on the day of entry; otherwise a C1 tourist visa through geoconsul.gov.ge and an appointment at the Embassy of Georgia in Abu Dhabi (USD 20 / AED 75). Insurance of at least GEL 30,000. | Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates | |
| Visa-free90 days in any 1801 | Same as for Indian passports: UAE residence valid on the day of entry and of departure; up to 90 days in any 180; insurance of at least GEL 30,000. | Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates |
Who qualifies through UAE residence
UAE residence opens a route into Georgia for all three passports, under the conditions below.
People who hold a UAE visa or residence permit can enter Georgia without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period.
Individuals who hold a visa or residence permit of the United Arab Emirates may enter and stay in Georgia without a visa for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period.
Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates · checkedIndian and Filipino passports: The UAE residence visa (Emirates ID) must be valid on the day of entry and on the day of departure, and the passport must be valid at least 90 days.
Citizens and Residents of the UAE - for the purpose of entering and staying in Georgia without visa, a residence permit (visa or the UAE Residence visa -Emirates ID) of a respective country shall be valid on the day of entry into and departure from Georgia, which must be evidenced by the valid National Passport or other valid appropriate travel document (Passport needs to be valid minimum 90 days).
Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates · checkedPakistani passport: For Pakistani citizens (and 16 other listed nationalities) the UAE visa or residence permit must be multiple-entry and valid at least 1 year on the day of entry.
Except citizens of the countries listed below will be allowed to enter Georgia without visa for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period based on visa and/or a residence permit of the United Arab Emirates, only if the mentioned visa is multiple-entry and as of the date of entry to Georgia (crossing the border) validity period of the visa and/or a residence permit is not less than 1 year … Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen
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How to apply from the UAE
Pakistani passport: If the UAE residence of a Pakistani citizen is valid for less than 1 year, they apply for a C1 tourist visa (90 days) through geoconsul.gov.ge and attend the Embassy consular section at a booked appointment.
Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates · checkedThe Embassy in Abu Dhabi accepts visa applications only from holders of a valid UAE residence visa or multi-entry UAE visa that is valid three months beyond the requested Georgian visa dates.
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Fees
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Pakistani passport: The Embassy's visa service tariff is USD 20 (AED 75).
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These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees.
Processing time
Not stated by the official sources we read.
Documents for UAE residents
Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passports
Indian passport
Visa-free Up to 90 days in any 180 with a UAE residence visa (Emirates ID) or UAE visa valid on the day of entry and of departure; passport valid at least 90 days; tourist health and accident insurance of at least GEL 30,000.
Without UAE residence: Indian passport → Georgia.
Pakistani passport
Visa-free Up to 90 days in any 180 only if the UAE visa/residence permit is multiple-entry and valid at least 1 year on the day of entry; otherwise a C1 tourist visa through geoconsul.gov.ge and an appointment at the Embassy of Georgia in Abu Dhabi (USD 20 / AED 75). Insurance of at least GEL 30,000.
Every destination for this passport: Pakistan passport.
Filipino passport
Visa-free Same as for Indian passports: UAE residence valid on the day of entry and of departure; up to 90 days in any 180; insurance of at least GEL 30,000.
Every destination for this passport: Philippines passport.
FAQ
Can I go to Georgia with an UAE residence visa?
Yes. Visa-free with a valid UAE residence visa, 90 days in any 180. Any nationality; the UAE residence visa must be valid on the day you enter and the day you leave Georgia, and the passport for at least 90 days. Pakistani nationals: the UAE visa must be multiple-entry and valid for at least 1 year. Health insurance of GEL 30,000+ required since 2026.
Can UAE residents get a visa on arrival?
Not on the official pages we read. Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passports: visa-free.
How much is the Georgia visa fee for UAE residents?
Nothing for visa-free entry. Pakistani passport: The Embassy's visa service tariff is USD 20 (AED 75).
How long is the waiting time from Dubai?
Not stated by the official sources we read.
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia): rules for UAE residents, applying from the UAE, fees and length of stay
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (Embassy of Georgia in Egypt): documents
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