Entry requirements
Do I need a visa for Georgia?
Select your nationality to see whether you can enter Georgia visa-free, how long you can stay, and what the mandatory travel insurance rule means for you.
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Frequently asked questions
Which nationalities can enter Georgia without a visa?
Around 90 nationalities can enter visa-free, most for up to one full year per entry: all EU and Schengen states, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the GCC countries, Israel, Turkey, Japan, South Korea, and most CIS countries including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. A few countries have shorter visa-free stays: 90 days for Chile, Fiji, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay, 45 days for Iran, and 30 days for China.
Does visa-free entry mean I don't need travel insurance?
No. Since 1 January 2026, Georgia's Decree 602 requires nearly every foreign visitor to hold medical and accident insurance covering at least 30,000 GEL for the whole stay - visa-free or not. Border officers can ask for proof of insurance regardless of how you enter.
How do I get a Georgian e-visa?
Apply online at evisa.gov.ge - no embassy visit needed. You'll need a passport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa period, a photo, and a bank card. The fee is 20 USD plus a 2% service charge, and a decision takes at least 5 working days. Depending on your nationality, the e-visa allows 30 days within a 120-day period or 90 days within a 180-day period.
I hold a US, UK, EU, or GCC visa or residence permit. Can I enter Georgia without a Georgian visa?
In many cases, yes. Holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by the EU or EFTA states, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel, or the GCC states may enter Georgia visa-free and stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Since April 2025, some nationalities qualify only if the document is multiple-entry and valid for at least one year - verify your case on geoconsul.gov.ge.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Georgia without a visa?
Under the mutual visa-exemption agreement in force since 28 May 2024, Chinese citizens with ordinary passports can enter Georgia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit, with total stays capped at 90 days in any 180-day period.
How current is this information?
The checker is compiled from official Georgian sources - Government Ordinance No. 255, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular portal, and the official e-visa portal - and the verification date is shown with every result. Visa rules can change with little notice, so reconfirm with official sources shortly before travel.
Authoritative sources: Government Ordinance No. 255 (visa-free list) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa information · Official e-visa portal