Visa policy of Georgia

Visitors to Georgia must obtain a visa from Georgian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or one of the countries whose citizens can obtain an e-Visa. Visitors must hold a passport (or identity card if an EU, Swiss, Turkish or Ukrainian citizen) valid for the period of intended stay, while Georgian citizens can enter with a valid or expired passport or identity card.[1]

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Visa policy

Georgia adopted a new law of on Legal Status of Alien and Stateless Persons that went into effect on 1 September 2014. It was amended on 9 June 2015 when the maximum allowed stay was extended to one year.[2][3] The list of countries whose citizens have the right of visa-free entry to Georgia is no longer provided in the new law, it is determined in the separate ordinance of the Government of Georgia.[4] The visa-free list was re-approved on 9 June 2015. Countries that were removed in September 2014, which are Bolivia, Cuba, Dominica, Guatemala, Iraq, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, were not reinstated on the list.[5]

Nationals of the following 95 countries and territories may visit Georgia without a visa for a year (unless otherwise noted):[6][7][8][9]

Visa exemption also applies to:[19]

  • Georgian diaspora members who are citizens of countries that otherwise require a visa – for stays not exceeding 30 days
  • United Nations laissez-passer holders for one year
  • Persons with refugee status in Georgia
  • Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of China, Egypt, Guyana, Indonesia, Iran and Peru.
  • Holders of valid visas or residence permits of EU/EFTA/GCC countries, overseas territories of EU countries (except Anguilla, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha), Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, United Kingdom, or the United States - for stays of max 90 days in a 180-day period.[20][21] However, there have been many cases where those holding valid residency of GCC countries have been denied access without assigning any reason, especially if they are citizens of India, Pakistan and Palestine.[22][23]

An agreement with Paraguay on mutual visa-free visits for holders of diplomatic and service passports was signed in September 2016 and is yet to be ratified.[24] Agreement with and Fiji on mutual visa-free visits for holders of ordinary passports were signed in March 2018 and March 2019 and are yet to be ratified [25]

eVisa

Holders of passports of the following 62 countries and territories may obtain a visa online. Alternatively, for certain countries, it is possible to enter Georgia with the visa for one of the visa-free countries. Prior to the pandemic, it was possible get multiple-entry e-Visas online for a fee prior to arrival. [26]

90 days per 180-day period

30 days per 120-day period

Entry to Abkhazia and South Ossetia
See also: Occupied territories of Georgia § Georgian law

Entering Abkhazia and South Ossetia (considered by Georgia and a major part of the international community to be Russian occupied territories) through border crossing points other than located in Georgia's Zugdidi Municipality and Gori Municipality is an act punishable under Georgian law. However, entering South Ossetia from Georgian government controlled territory is currently impossible.

Kosovo, Palestine, and Taiwan

Holders of  Kosovo,  Palestine and  Taiwan passports are refused entry and transit (visas can still be obtained on a case-by-case basis for Taiwanese passport holders, including for participation in international conferences and sports events held in Georgia.)[27]

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving to Georgia were from the following countries of nationality (dynamic table including 2014):[28]

Country 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
 Turkey 335580 Decrease 1156513 Decrease1312129 Increase1247082 Decrease1254089 Decrease1391721 Decrease1442695
 Azerbaijan 295132 Decrease 1526619 Decrease1807068 Increase1695084 Increase1523075 Increase1393257 Increase1283214
 Armenia 260965 Decrease 1365048 Decrease1725163 Increase1718243 Increase1496246 Increase1468888 Increase1325635
 Russia 208677 Decrease 1471558 Decrease1705142 Increase1392842 Increase1037564 Increase926144 Increase811621
 EU-27 65117 Decrease 447518 Increase 355755 Increase 260920 Increase 214002 Increase 197427 Increase 186879
 Ukraine 42414 Decrease 207667 Increase204952 Increase193127 Increase172631 Increase141734 Decrease143521
 Israel 25731 Decrease 205051 Increase173366 Increase125320 Increase92213 Increase59487 Increase42385
 Iran 17053 Decrease 141997 Decrease339462 Increase322898 Increase147915 Increase25273 Decrease47929
 Kazakhstan 13779 Decrease 103611 Increase68452 Increase56801 Increase48809 Increase36777 Increase28394
 Belarus 13340 Decrease 66174 Decrease68360 Increase32939 Decrease42149 Increase25724 Increase16577
 Poland 10691 Decrease 88300 Increase71668 Increase48913 Increase41609 Increase39309 Decrease44415
 Germany 9338 Decrease 89051 Increase74131 Increase43090 Increase33469 Increase30481 Increase27073
 India 8364 Decrease 54606 Decrease73458 Increase59738 Increase36410 Increase12114 Increase4679
 USA 7384 Decrease 46558 Increase 41863 Increase 33569 Increase 27304 Increase 24978 Increase 22545
 UK 5625 Decrease 37478 Increase 29406 Increase 22392 Increase 15470 Decrease 16142 Increase 15732
 Saudi Arabia 4960 Decrease 75155 Increase65560 Increase56247 Increase21257 Increase9850 Increase5485
 China 4363 Decrease 48071 Increase 31855 Increase 18179 Increase 10847 Increase 6849 Increase 5919
Total 1747110 Decrease 9357964 Increase8326252 Increase7556339 Increase6360503 Increase5901094 Increase5515559

See also
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Georgia.

Notes
  1. may enter with an ID card.[10]
  2. may enter with an ID card.
  3. foreign residents of Saudi Arabia are required to provide Original Iqama along with Certified English Translations of their Saudi Resident ID Cards at airline check-in counters for boarding, otherwise boarding will be refused.
  4. may enter with an ID card if arriving directly from Ukraine.
  5. Applies also to holders of passports issued by Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Turks and Caicos Islands.

References
  1. https://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_website_client.cgi?FullText=1&COUNTRY=GE&SECTION=PA&SUBSECTION=VA&user=OLYMPIC&subuser=OLYMPICB2C
  2. "Civil.Ge - Georgia Restores One-Year Visa-Free Rules". www.civil.ge. Archived from the original on 8 August 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  3. "Georgia: New Visa Regulations". www.gov.uk.
  4. "Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons – 100 Questions Regarding the New Law (March, 2014)" (PDF). mfa.gov.ge. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  5. "Check if you can enter Georgia and stay for a year visa-free". agenda.ge.
  6. იმ ქვეყნების ჩამონათვალის დამტკიცების შესახებ, რომელთა მოქალაქეებსაც შეუძლიათ საქართველოში უვიზოდ შემოსვლა. Ordinance No. 255 of 5 June 2015 (in Georgian). Government of Georgia.
  7. Citizens and stateless persons permanently residing in the countries listed below may enter Georgia without a visa for short-term visit
  8. "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  9. On Approval of the List of Countries, Whose Visa and/or Residence Permit Holders May Enter Georgia without a Visa for an Appropriate Period and under Appropriate Conditions
  10. "GeoConsul.Gov.Ge - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia". www.geoconsul.gov.ge.
  11. "Travel Between Armenia And Georgia Is Possible With An ID Card".
  12. "Georgian PM announces visa-free travel for Chinese citizens". Agenda.ge. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  13. "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia". GeoConsul.Gov.Ge. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  14. "Georgian PM announces visa-free travel for Chinese citizens".
  15. "საქართველოს საგარეო საქმეთა სამინისტრო - Home". Mfa.gov.ge. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  16. „იმ ქვეყნების ჩამონათვალის დამტკიცების შესახებ, რომელთა მოქალაქეებსაც შეუძლიათ საქართველოში უვიზოდ შემოსვლა“ საქართველოს მთავრობის 2015 წლის 5 ივნისის №255 დადგენილებაში ცვლილების შეტანის თაობაზე. Ordinance No. 43 of 26 January 2022 (in Georgian). Government of Georgia.
  17. https://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_website_client.cgi?FullText=1&COUNTRY=ge&SECTION=pa&SUBSECTION=pt&user=KLMB2C&subuser=KLMB2C
  18. იმ ქვეყნების ჩამონათვალის დამტკიცების შესახებ, რომელთა მოქალაქეებსაც შეუძლიათ საქართველოში უვიზოდ შემოსვლა. Ordinance No. 81 of 24 February 2023 (in Georgian). Government of Georgia.
  19. "GeoConsul.Gov.Ge - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia". www.geoconsul.gov.ge.
  20. იმ ქვეყნების ჩამონათვალის დამტკიცების შესახებ, რომელთა ვიზების ან/და ბინადრობის ნებართვების მქონე უცხოელებს შეუძლიათ საქართველოში უვიზოდ შემოსვლა შესაბამისი ვადითა და პირობებით. Ordinance No. 256 of 5 June 2015 (in Georgian). Government of Georgia.
  21. "List of Countries, Whose Visa and/or Residence Permit Holders May Enter Georgia without a Visa for an Appropriate Period and under Appropriate Conditions". geoconsul.gov.ge.
  22. Reporter, Faisal Masudi, Staff (24 December 2015). "Holiday makers turned back from Georgia -- $3,250 worth of holiday expenses wasted". gulfnews.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  23. http://www.eatpraytour.com/gcc-residents-read-before-travel-georgia/
  24. "Georgia-Paraguay launch visa-free travel for diplomats, businessmen". agenda.ge.
  25. "Georgia and Fiji Sign a Visa-Free Travel Agreement".
  26. "Georgia e-VISA Portal". www.evisa.gov.ge.
  27. Visa, Bureau of Consular Affairs of Taiwan.
  28. Inbound Tourism


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