Georgia is among the most accessible and tourist-friendly destinations in the world. Thanks to relaxed Georgian visa policies, citizens of 98 countries can enter, reside, work, or study in Georgia without any visa for up to one year. Passport holders of over 50 additional countries are also eligible to enter Georgia without a visa for an appropriate period and under appropriate conditions.
Travelers from countries not included in these categories may still be eligible for visa-free entry if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from eligible countries under Georgia’s visa policy.
In cases where a visa is required, Georgia offers a simple electronic application process through the official e-visa system:
👉 https://www.evisa.gov.ge/GeoVisa/
Types of Georgian Visas
Georgian visas are divided into five main categories:
- Diplomatic (A)
- Special (B)
- Ordinary (C)
- Immigration (D)
- Transit (T)
Visas can be issued as short-term or long-term, with single or multiple entry options.
Short-Term and Long-Term Visa Rules
- A short-term single-entry visa is issued for up to 30 calendar days.
- A short-term multiple-entry visa can be issued for up to 5 years.
- The total stay in Georgia must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Applicants must have visited Georgia at least once in the past year to qualify for a multiple-entry visa.
Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Entry to Georgia (Up to 1 Year)
Citizens of the following countries can enter Georgia without a visa for up to one year:
EU states, Australia, Azerbaijan, Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, New Zealand, Barbados, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, USA, Jordan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Moldova, Japan, Denmark territories, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Iran (45 days), British Overseas Territories, Iceland, Israel, Canada, Qatar, Colombia, Costa Rica, South Korea, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Mauritius, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Honduras, Norway, Oman, Panama, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Serbia, Seychelles, UAE, Singapore, Armenia, Thailand, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Uruguay (90 days), Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland, Chile (90/180 days), Holy See, Netherlands territories, and others.
Visa/Residence Permit Holders Eligible for Visa-Free Entry (90 Days in 180 Days)
Travelers holding valid visas or residence permits from the following countries may enter Georgia without a visa:
USA, UK, EU countries, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and others.
Countries Eligible for Georgian E-Visa
Citizens of selected countries are eligible to apply for an electronic visa (E-Visa), including:
Angola, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Maldives, Fiji, Jamaica, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and others.
👉 Apply for the official Georgian E-Visa here: https://www.evisa.gov.ge/GeoVisa/
How to Apply for a Georgian E-Visa
Applying for a Georgian E-Visa is simple:
- Visit the official portal: https://www.evisa.gov.ge/GeoVisa/
- Fill in the online application form
- Submit required details
- Pay the visa fee online
- Receive your visa via email
Processing usually takes up to 5 working days.
👉 Start your application here: https://www.evisa.gov.ge/GeoVisa/
Final Notes
Georgia continues to be one of the easiest countries to visit due to its flexible visa policies and fast electronic visa system.
For official applications and updates, always use the government portal:
👉 https://www.evisa.gov.ge/GeoVisa/