🧐 Tourist visa
✨ Extendable
Visa-Free Entry for Tourism
Updated:
Duration
365 days
Required income
Flexible
Program cost
Not specified
Processing
Check official source
Your passport must remain valid for the entire duration of your stay in Georgia (at least 3 months validity after planned departure is strongly recommended). Overstaying the allowed period can lead to substantial fines, deportation and future entry bans. Visa-free entry is strictly for tourism and short visits — paid employment is prohibited. Always carry a copy of your passport and entry stamp. Entry rules can change; verify with official Georgian sources before travel.
From the vibrant capital of Tbilisi with its colorful balconies and sulfur baths to the towering peaks of Mount Kazbek and the Black Sea coast, Georgia offers endless discovery. This is the cradle of wine-making with 8000 years of history, where every meal becomes a feast (supra) filled with heartfelt toasts and legendary hospitality. The unique blend of European and Asian influences creates an atmosphere like no other. Visit between April and October to enjoy perfect weather for hiking in the Caucasus, exploring ancient monasteries, and wine tours in Kakheti. One trip to Georgia and you'll understand why travelers fall in love with this country and keep coming back.
Official program link:
https://geoconsul.gov.ge/en/visa-information
✔ Required documents
- Valid passport (must remain valid for the entire duration of stay)
- Proof of onward or return travel (recommended)
- Evidence of sufficient funds (approximately $50 per day, may be requested)
- Confirmation of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
📋 How to apply
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Check Your Eligibility
Confirm that your nationality qualifies for Georgia's visa-free regime. Citizens of over 90 countries including EU, USA, UK, Canada, Australia and most CIS nations can stay up to 365 days for tourism. -
Prepare Travel Arrangements
Book your flights, accommodation and comprehensive travel insurance. Ensure your passport meets validity requirements. -
Gather Supporting Documents
Prepare proof of funds, return/onward ticket, and accommodation details. While not always mandatory, these help ensure smooth passage through immigration. -
Journey to Georgia
Travel to Tbilisi (TBS), Kutaisi (KUT), Batumi (BUS) airports or any land border crossing from Turkey, Armenia or Azerbaijan. -
Clear Immigration
Present your passport to border officers. Answer questions about your stay, accommodation and plans honestly and confidently. -
Enter and Explore
After receiving your entry stamp, purchase a local SIM card, arrange airport transfer if needed, and begin your Georgian adventure. Consider guided tours or car rental for flexibility.
✅ Approval tips
- Clearly explain your travel itinerary and be ready to show hotel bookings or invitations
- Carry proof of sufficient funds and a return or onward ticket
- Maintain a clean immigration history without previous overstays
- Dress neatly and answer all questions at the border with confidence and honesty
- Have travel insurance documents easily accessible if requested
- For longer stays (over 90 days), demonstrate strong ties to your home country
❌ Common rejection reasons
- Passport expires before or during planned stay in Georgia
- Previous overstays in Georgia or other countries
- Insufficient proof of funds or vague travel plans
- Suspicion that the traveler intends to work or reside illegally
- Criminal record or issues appearing on international security databases
- Inability to provide convincing answers about purpose of visit at the border
❓ FAQ
No. Citizens of more than 90 countries can enter Georgia visa-free for up to 365 days for tourism, business visits, or seeing family and friends.
Eligible travelers may stay for a full 365 days. After this period you must depart Georgia or apply for a residence permit if you wish to remain longer.
The visa-free period itself cannot be extended. However, you may apply for a temporary residence permit from inside the country if you meet the requirements.
Travel insurance is not officially required but is strongly recommended to cover medical expenses, trip interruption, and other emergencies.
As of May 2026 there are no COVID-19 related restrictions. Standard passport validity and entry rules apply.
No. Visa-free entry does not permit any form of paid employment. A separate work permit and visa are required for legal work.
Overstaying can result in fines starting from 400 GEL, possible deportation, and a ban on future entry to Georgia.
🔗 Official sources
- Georgian Consulate Portal (2026-04-10)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (2026-05-15)