Georgia Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | See below | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
Georgia is not a member of the European Union or the Schengen Area, but it maintains liberal entry policies and allows visa-free travel for citizens of many countries.
EU nationals: Citizens of European Union and EEA countries may enter Georgia with either a valid passport or a national identity card for stays of up to one year. Documents must be valid for the duration of the stay.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Georgia, visitors must hold a passport that is valid for the duration of their stay. While Georgia does not require a specific minimum validity period beyond the planned date of departure, travellers are strongly advised to have at least six months' validity remaining to avoid any issues with airlines or onward travel.
Visas
EU nationals: Citizens of the European Union and EEA countries may enter Georgia without a visa.
Non-EU nationals: Citizens of the following countries may enter Georgia without a visa:
Africa: Botswana, Seychelles, South Africa.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, United States of America.
Asia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan.
Europe (non-EU): Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand.
Depending on nationality, visa-free visitors may be granted stays of up to one year, while others may receive a shorter permitted stay. Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Georgian embassy or consulate to confirm visa requirements before travelling.
Types and Cost
E-Visa: US$20 plus 2% service charge.
Validity
The validity of a visa is dependent on the applicant's nationality. Typically, it might be valid for 30 days in a 120-day period or 90 days in a 180-day period.
Transit
Transit visas are available at the border for nationals travelling through Georgia for no more than five days.
Application to
Visit https://www.evisa.gov.ge/GeoVisa.
Working days
Allow at least five working days for visa processing.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.