Georgia visas
Whether you need a visa for Georgia depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay: citizens of many countries can enter visa-free, while others use the e-Visa portal or apply through a Georgian diplomatic mission. Short-stay visas and entry policy are administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia through its consular service (geoconsul.gov.ge) and the e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.ge). Longer stays, residence permits and citizenship are handled by the Public Service Development Agency. Always confirm the current rules for your nationality on the official portals before you travel or apply.
Georgian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Georgia — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Georgia to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Georgia — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Georgia.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Georgia as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Georgia long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Georgian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Georgia — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (visas); Public Service Development Agency (residence and citizenship)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Georgian lari (GEL)
- Time zone
- Georgia Standard Time (GET, UTC+4)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.