Georgia · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Georgia?

Entry rules for Georgia by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia), checked 6 Nov 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 101 countries and territories can visit Georgia without a visa, most for up to 365 days. 40 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. Everyone else, 57 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free: 101
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 40
Visa required: 57

About 4.3 bn people (53% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Georgia: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255Report a change

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Georgia entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	1 full year	90	United States, Brazil, Russia, Mexico	Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255
Visa-free	90 days in any 180	8	Peru, Chile, Paraguay, North Macedonia	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department
Visa-free	Up to 90 days	1	Uruguay	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department
Visa-free	45 days	1	Iran	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department
Visa-free	30 days per stay, 90 days in any 180	1	China	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department
eVisa	90 days in any 180, multiple entry	13	Guatemala, Bolivia, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, e-Visa portal
eVisa	30 days, single entry	19	India, Indonesia, Egypt, Philippines	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, e-Visa portal
eVisa, with conditions	Not stated	14	China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, e-Visa portal
With another visa or permit	90 days in any 180	75	India, Indonesia, Egypt, Philippines	Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 256
With another visa or permit	90 days in any 180	17	Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Ethiopia	Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 256
Visa required	As granted	57	Bangladesh, Ethiopia, DR Congo, Tanzania	Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255

Visa-free for 1 full year: the US, Brazil, Russia and 87 more

90 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 1 full year.

Source: Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia), checked 6 Nov 2026Citizens of the countries listed in the annex may enter and stay in Georgia without visa for one full year.

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180: Peru, Chile, Paraguay and 5 more

8 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in any 180.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department, checked 6 Nov 2026citizens of the Republic of Chile and stateless persons permanently residing in this country have the right to enter into and stay on the territory of Georgia without a visa for 90 (ninety) days in 180 day period.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department, checked 6 Nov 2026citizens of Dominica, who are holders of valid Diplomatic, Service or Ordinary passports are not required to obtain a visa to enter into, transit through, leave and stay in the territory of Georgia, without a visa, not exceeding ninety (90) days in any one hundread and eighty (180) days period.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department, checked 6 Nov 2026Citizen of the Republic of Fiji does not need a visa to travel to the Georgia during 90 days in 180 days period

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department, checked 6 Nov 2026citizens of the state of either party, who are holders of valid ordinary passports have the right to enter into, transit through, leave and stay in the territory of the state of the other party without a visa not exceeding 90 days in any 180 days period.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department, checked 6 Nov 2026holders of valid ordinary passports of the Federation of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis may enter into, transit through and stay in the territory of the Georgia without visa not exceeding ninety (90) days in any one hundred eighty (180) days period.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department, checked 6 Nov 2026the citizens of the Republic of North Macedonia may enter, transit through, leave and stay in the territory of Georgia without visa for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department, checked 6 Nov 2026citizens of the Republic of Peru who are holders of valid ordinary passports, shall have the right to enter into, transit through, leave and stay in the territory of Georgia, without visa, not exceeding ninety (90) days in any one hundread and eighty (180) days period.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department, checked 6 Nov 2026holders of valid ordinary passports of Paraguay may enter into, transit through and stay in the territory of Georgia without visa not exceeding ninety (90) days in any one hundred eighty (180) days period.

Visa-free for up to 90 days: Uruguay

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Uruguay

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department, checked 6 Nov 2026citizens of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and stateless persons permanently residing in this country have the right to enter into and stay on the territory of Georgia without a visa up to 90 (ninety) days.

Visa-free for 45 days: Iran

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 45 days.

Iran

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department, checked 6 Nov 2026the citizens and stateless persons permanently residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran may enter and stay in Georgia without a visa for 45 days.

Visa-free for 30 days per stay, 90 days in any 180: China

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days per stay, 90 days in any 180.

China

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Department, checked 6 Nov 2026are exempted from visa requirement for entry into, exit from or transit through the territory of Georgia, for each single stay not exceeding 30 days and for a cumulative period of stay not exceeding 90 days in any one hundred and 180-day-period.

eVisa for 90 days in any 180: Guatemala, Bolivia, Cuba and 10 more

13 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, e-Visa portal, checked 6 Nov 2026Aliens traveling for short-term purposes are eligible for the e-Visa. For more information click on 'Apply' button on the Main Page and select the country according to your travel document/passport.

eVisa for 30 days: India, Indonesia, Egypt and 16 more

19 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

eVisa with conditions: China, Indonesia, Pakistan and 11 more

14 nationalities

C5 e-Visa, visa type 'Tourism up to 1 year', fee USD 300.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, e-Visa portal, checked 6 Nov 2026Please be advised that the fee for a C5 visa (tourism, up to one year) is 300 USD.

With another visa or a residence permit, 90 days in any 180: India, Indonesia, Egypt and 72 more

75 nationalities

Source: Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 256 (published by the MFA of Georgia), checked 6 Nov 2026უცხოელებს, რომლებსაც აქვთ დანართში მითითებული რომელიმე ქვეყნის ვიზა ან/და ბინადრობის ნებართვა, შეუძლიათ საქართველოში უვიზოდ შემოსვლა და ყოფნა ნებისმიერ 180-დღიან პერიოდში, 90 კალენდარული დღის ვადით.In English: Aliens who hold a visa and/or residence permit of any country listed in the annex may enter and stay in Georgia without a visa for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period.

With another visa or a residence permit, 90 days in any 180: Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and 14 more

17 nationalities

With a visa or residence permit of an EU or EFTA state, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait or Oman, valid on the day of entry; a visa or permit of a GCC state must be multiple-entry and valid for at least 1 more year on the day of entry.

Source: Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 256 (published by the MFA of Georgia), checked 6 Nov 2026მრავალჯერადი ვიზა ან/და ბინადრობის ნებართვა, დადგენილი წესით, საქართველოში უვიზოდ შემოსვლა და ყოფნა შეუძლიათ იმ შემთხვევაში, თუ მათი საქართველოში შემოსვლის (საზღვრის გადაკვეთის) დღისთვის, მრავალჯერადი ვიზის ან/და ბინადრობის ნებართვის მოქმედების ვადა არის არანაკლებ 1 წლისაIn English: [Citizens of the countries in Annex 1 holding a UAE, Bahrain, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait or Oman] multiple-entry visa and/or residence permit may enter and stay in Georgia without a visa only if, on the day of entry, that multiple-entry visa or permit is valid for at least 1 year.

Visa required: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, DR Congo and 54 more

57 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Georgia, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia)'s own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Source: Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia), checked 6 Nov 2026List of Countries whose Citizens may Enter Georgia without Visa

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa-free, 1 full year.

With a visa or residence permit of an EU or EFTA state, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait or Oman, valid on the day of entry. Stay: 90 days in any 180. This applies to 75 nationalities, including India, Vietnam, Algeria and 72 more.

UAE residents, any passport: 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. Source: Embassy of Georgia in the UAE, checked 1 Nov 2026. See Georgia in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.ge. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Georgia, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Georgia e-Visa: who can apply, the fee and the official website.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Georgia?

It depends on your passport: 101 nationalities are visa-free, 40 can use an eVisa or ETA and 57 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Georgia?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (30 days, single entry) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, e-Visa portal, checked 6 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Georgia?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Georgia visa-free for up to 1 full year (Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia), checked 6 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Georgia visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 40 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.ge.

Can UAE residents visit Georgia more easily?

Some can. With a visa or residence permit of an EU or EFTA state, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait or Oman, valid on the day of entry. Stay: 90 days in any 180. See “If you live in the UAE” above.

Sources and changes

Government of Georgia, Ordinance No 255 (published by the MFA of Georgia)gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Departmentgc-api.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Departmentgc-api.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Departmentgc-api.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Departmentgc-api.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Departmentgc-api.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Departmentgc-api.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Departmentgc-api.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Departmentgc-api.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Departmentgc-api.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Departmentgc-api.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Consular Departmentgc-api.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, e-Visa portalevisa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, e-Visa portalevisa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ordinance No 256: visa-free entry for holders of certain visas or residence permits (MFA PDF, Georgian)gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
MFA of Georgia consular portal: entering Georgia (visa check by citizenship)geoconsul.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026
Georgia e-Visa portal (MFA)evisa.gov.ge · checked 6 Nov 2026

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6 Nov 2026All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (Consular Department); Government of Georgia Ordinances No 255 and No 256.

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