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Georgia for Indian passport holders: eVisa

Your circumstances

Passport:
🇮🇳 Indian
Lives in:
Not specified (general rule)
Going to:
🇬🇪 Georgia
Purpose:
Holiday

Route summary

eVisaRanked first of 3 routes

e-Visa required (visa-free with a qualifying US/UK/EU/UAE visa or residence permit)

Indian passport holders need a visa for Georgia and can apply online for an e-Visa. Holders of a valid US, UK, Schengen/EU, UAE or other listed visa or residence permit can enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180.

Conditions

  • Visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period if you hold a visa or residence permit issued by a country on the Ordinance No. 256 list (incl. the US, UK, UAE, Canada, Japan, listed EU/Schengen states and GCC states), valid on the day you enter Georgia; carry the document.
  • India is not on the 17-country list that restricts the use of Gulf (GCC) visas/residence permits (Ordinance 122 of 2025), so the ordinary rule applies.
  • The e-Visa is for short stays only (less than 90 days).
  • Pay the state fee by Visa/MasterCard within 5 hours of the email notification, or the application is cancelled.
  • Mandatory travel insurance (from 1 January 2026, Law of Georgia "On Tourism"; Government Resolution No. 602 of 26 Dec 2025): all tourists entering Georgia must present a valid health and accident insurance policy, on paper or electronically, in Georgian or English, issued by a Georgian or foreign insurer, with cover of at least 30,000 GEL, valid for the entire stay from entry until departure. Exempt: holders of diplomatic or special visas; holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports; accredited staff of diplomatic missions, consular offices and international organisations and their accredited family members; persons whose entry is provided for by Georgia's international agreements; drivers in international road freight and passenger transport. (Official sources checked 24 Oct 2026.)

Why this is ranked first

Routes are ranked by type: visa-free, then visa on arrival / eVisa / ETA, then embassy visa. Routes that depend on a visa or permit you may not hold come after the others.

Route type
eVisa: you apply online before you travel.
Documents
6 listed by the official source.
Fee
US$20 (as published).
Processing
Not less than 5 working days.

Next step

Steps not published by the official source — use the official link to start.

Official application pageevisa.gov.ge ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Last checked 4 Oct 2026 against evisa.gov.ge · Read in browser on official page

Documents

6 documents listed by the official source
  • Biometric photo
  • Passport copy
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Return ticket (not needed if travelling by other means)
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Fees

Official government fee
US$20
Visa-centre / service fee (not a government fee)
None stated by the official source
Notes from the source
USD 20 + 2% service fee (official e-Visa FAQ). Embassy visa fee not published on the pages read. A separate USD 15 "DuVerify" charge mentioned by third parties is not confirmed officially.

These notes may mention other charges that we have not yet separated into government and service fees. Visa-centre, service or other third-party charges are never official government fees.

Processing and validity

Processing time
Not less than 5 working days
Validity
Not published by the official source
Maximum stay
Less than 90 days; exact stay shown by the e-Visa portal for your passport

Already hold another country's visa or residence permit?

Some Indian passport holders can enter Georgia differently if they hold one of these documents. Add yours (optional – kept only in the page address):

Documents I hold (optional)

If you hold a valid US/UK/Schengen/EU (non-Schengen)/Canadian/Japanese/… visa or residence permit: No visa needed – 90 days in any 180

Qualifying documents: US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, EU (non-Schengen) visa, Canadian visa, Japanese visa, Irish visa, Australian visa, South Korean visa, US green card, UK residence permit, Schengen-country residence permit, EU-country residence permit, Canadian PR, Japanese residence, Australian residence, Gulf (GCC) residence.

  • A visa or residence permit of a listed country (incl. the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Israel, the EU/Schengen states listed, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain) valid on the day of entry.
  • Gulf (UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman) documents: nationals of 17 countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Yemen, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda) need a multiple-entry visa or residence permit valid at least 1 year on entry (Ordinance 122, from 16 May 2025). Other nationalities, including Indian, are not on that list.

Source: Government of Georgia – Ordinance No 256 (legislative herald) (matsne.gov.ge) · Ordinance 122 (2025 amendment, Georgian original) · Georgia e-Visa portal. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

What the source says

Ordinance 256, notes: "1. Aliens holding a visa and/or a residence permit of any country listed in the annex may enter and stay in Georgia without visa for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period. 2. … a visa and/or a residence permit of a respective country shall be valid on the day of entry into Georgia". Ordinance 122, new note 3 (Georgian original, our translation): citizens of the countries in Annex 1 holding a multiple-entry visa and/or residence permit of the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait or Oman may enter visa-free if it is valid for at least 1 year on the day of entry. Annex 1 lists 17 countries; India is not among them.

Border officers decide on entry. Check the official source before you travel.

Depends on where you live

Your country of residence can unlock a different route. Find yours below.

If you live in the United Kingdom

  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Option 2
Visa-freeShort stay

Visa-free with a valid UK visa or residence permit

Applies if: Holds a valid UK visa or residence permit (valid on the day of entry)

Indian passport holders with a valid UK visa or residence permit can enter Georgia without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Conditions

  • The UK visa or residence permit must be valid on the day you enter Georgia; carry it.
  • Passport valid for the whole stay.
  • Mandatory travel insurance (from 1 January 2026, Law of Georgia "On Tourism"; Government Resolution No. 602 of 26 Dec 2025): all tourists entering Georgia must present a valid health and accident insurance policy, on paper or electronically, in Georgian or English, issued by a Georgian or foreign insurer, with cover of at least 30,000 GEL, valid for the entire stay from entry until departure. Exempt: holders of diplomatic or special visas; holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports; accredited staff of diplomatic missions, consular offices and international organisations and their accredited family members; persons whose entry is provided for by Georgia's international agreements; drivers in international road freight and passenger transport. (Official sources checked 24 Oct 2026.)
Government fee
No visa fee
No visa fee.
Processing
Not verified yet
Validity
Not verified yet
Max stay
90 days in any 180-day period
Steps, documents & where to apply

How to apply

Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.

Documents checklist

Document list not verified yet — check the official source.

✓ Read in browser on official page

Official wording

“Government Ordinance No. 256, annex lists the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: "Aliens holding a visa and/or a residence permit of any country listed in the annex may enter and stay in Georgia without visa for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period." The document must be valid on the day of entry.”

If you live in the United Arab Emirates

  • 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Option 3
Visa-freeShort stay

Visa-free with a valid UAE visa or residence permit

Applies if: Holds a valid UAE visa or residence permit (valid on the day of entry)

Indian passport holders with a valid UAE visa or residence permit can enter Georgia without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Conditions

  • The UAE visa or residence permit must be valid on the day you enter Georgia; carry it.
  • India is not on the 17-country list that restricts the use of Gulf (GCC) visas/residence permits (Ordinance 122 of 2025), so the ordinary rule applies.
  • Passport valid for the whole stay.
  • Mandatory travel insurance (from 1 January 2026, Law of Georgia "On Tourism"; Government Resolution No. 602 of 26 Dec 2025): all tourists entering Georgia must present a valid health and accident insurance policy, on paper or electronically, in Georgian or English, issued by a Georgian or foreign insurer, with cover of at least 30,000 GEL, valid for the entire stay from entry until departure. Exempt: holders of diplomatic or special visas; holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports; accredited staff of diplomatic missions, consular offices and international organisations and their accredited family members; persons whose entry is provided for by Georgia's international agreements; drivers in international road freight and passenger transport. (Official sources checked 24 Oct 2026.)
Government fee
No visa fee
No visa fee.
Processing
Not verified yet
Validity
Not verified yet
Max stay
90 days in any 180-day period
Steps, documents & where to apply

How to apply

Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.

Documents checklist

Document list not verified yet — check the official source.

✓ Read in browser on official page

Official wording

“Government Ordinance No. 256, annex lists the United Arab Emirates: "Aliens holding a visa and/or a residence permit of any country listed in the annex may enter and stay in Georgia without visa for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period." The document must be valid on the day of entry.”

How to apply: e-Visa required (visa-free with a qualifying US/UK/EU/UAE visa or residence permit)

Where to apply

Where: Online – Georgia e-Visa portal (or a Georgian embassy/consulate)

Official application page: evisa.gov.ge ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Quick answers

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Georgia?

e-Visa required (visa-free with a qualifying US/UK/EU/UAE visa or residence permit). Indian passport holders need a visa for Georgia and can apply online for an e-Visa. Holders of a valid US, UK, Schengen/EU, UAE or other listed visa or residence permit can enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180. Source: https://www.evisa.gov.ge/GeoVisa/Countries/Index.html

Does it depend on where I live?

Visa-free with a valid UK visa or residence permit: if you live in United Kingdom. Visa-free with a valid UAE visa or residence permit: if you live in United Arab Emirates.

Business, work or just passing through?

The rules above are for a holiday: tourism and visiting family and friends. Business visits, paid work and transit are covered separately below.

Business visits to Georgia

Option 1
eVisaBusiness visit (meetings, conferences – not paid work)

Business visit: e-Visa required (visa-free with a qualifying US/UK/EU/UAE visa or residence permit)

Short business visits (meetings, conferences, negotiations – not paid work) follow the same route as a holiday, because the official source covers business visits (Short stay (tourism, business)). Indian passport holders need a visa for Georgia and can apply online for an e-Visa. Holders of a valid US, UK, Schengen/EU, UAE or other listed visa or residence permit can enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180.

Conditions

  • Visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period if you hold a visa or residence permit issued by a country on the Ordinance No. 256 list (incl. the US, UK, UAE, Canada, Japan, listed EU/Schengen states and GCC states), valid on the day you enter Georgia; carry the document.
  • India is not on the 17-country list that restricts the use of Gulf (GCC) visas/residence permits (Ordinance 122 of 2025), so the ordinary rule applies.
  • The e-Visa is for short stays only (less than 90 days).
  • Pay the state fee by Visa/MasterCard within 5 hours of the email notification, or the application is cancelled.
  • Mandatory travel insurance (from 1 January 2026, Law of Georgia "On Tourism"; Government Resolution No. 602 of 26 Dec 2025): all tourists entering Georgia must present a valid health and accident insurance policy, on paper or electronically, in Georgian or English, issued by a Georgian or foreign insurer, with cover of at least 30,000 GEL, valid for the entire stay from entry until departure. Exempt: holders of diplomatic or special visas; holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports; accredited staff of diplomatic missions, consular offices and international organisations and their accredited family members; persons whose entry is provided for by Georgia's international agreements; drivers in international road freight and passenger transport. (Official sources checked 24 Oct 2026.)
Government fee
US$20
Processing
Not less than 5 working days
Validity
Not verified yet
Max stay
Less than 90 days; exact stay shown by the e-Visa portal for your passport

About the cost: USD 20 + 2% service fee (official e-Visa FAQ). Embassy visa fee not published on the pages read. A separate USD 15 "DuVerify" charge mentioned by third parties is not confirmed officially.

Steps, documents & where to apply

How to apply

Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.

Where: Online – Georgia e-Visa portal (or a Georgian embassy/consulate)

Official application page ↗

Documents checklist

  • Biometric photo
  • Passport copy
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Return ticket (not needed if travelling by other means)
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

✓ Read in browser on official page

Official wording

“e-Visa portal Countries page: INDIA listed in section 2 (tourist documents: photo, passport copy, accommodation, return ticket, insurance, funds). FAQ: "20 USD + 2% service fee"; "not less then 5 working days". Ordinance 255 annex does not list India. Ordinance 256: holders of a visa/residence permit of a listed country may stay 90 days in any 180.”

Working in Georgia

Main work visa routes for Georgia

These are the main routes and what they require. Whether you qualify depends on your circumstances; the official page decides.

Work residence permit

For: Labour immigrants registered with the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs, and foreign entrepreneurs

  • Registration as a labour immigrant with the Ministry (unique code)
  • Labour contract or other proof of employment
  • Monthly income at least five times the average consumer subsistence minimum
  • Employer's annual turnover at least GEL 50,000 per foreign applicant (GEL 35,000 for educational or medical institutions)

Source: Public Service Development Agency of Georgia – Residence permits (sda.gov.ge).

What the source says

"unique code conferred during registration of a labour immigrant" … "labour contract or any other proof of employment document" … "not less than the fivefold amount of the minimum subsistence level for the average consumer in Georgia" … "is not less than GEL 50 000 per alien seeking a work residence permit, and annual turnover of an educational institution or a medical facility is at least GEL 35 000"

Checked 16 Oct 2026. Requirements, fees and thresholds change; confirm on the official page before applying.

Transit through Georgia

Option 1
Visa-freeTransit (changing flights)

Airside transit generally without a visa (not from an official source)

Unofficial source – not verified

This rule is not from an official Georgia government source. It is based on a secondary reference source (dict.dyimin.com). Confirm with the embassy or the official immigration authority before you travel.

Not from an official Georgia government source: based on the World Visa Encyclopedia (dict.dyimin.com, an unofficial reference site), a single unofficial source. Not verified - conditions vary by airline and airport; confirm with your airline and the embassy before travel. The site says: “Visa-Exempt (Visa-Free) Transit Conditions Foreign nationals transiting through Georgia may do so without obtaining a separate T Transit Visa if they meet any of the following conditions: Use of International Transit Areas at Airports, Ports, or Stations (Direct Airside Transit) Passengers transiting through Georgia via international transportation such as aircraft, rail, or vessels are exempt from visa requirements provided they do not leave the International Transit Area and board their connecting departure to a third country. If a passenger must exit the transit area to clear immigration or retrieve baggage to re-check it (self-transfer), entry eligibility such as visa-free status or a valid visa is strictly required.”

Conditions

  • Stay in the international transit area (airside); do not pass immigration.
  • Check your airline allows it (through ticket and checked-through baggage).
  • Mandatory travel insurance (from 1 January 2026, Law of Georgia "On Tourism"; Government Resolution No. 602 of 26 Dec 2025): all tourists entering Georgia must present a valid health and accident insurance policy, on paper or electronically, in Georgian or English, issued by a Georgian or foreign insurer, with cover of at least 30,000 GEL, valid for the entire stay from entry until departure. Exempt: holders of diplomatic or special visas; holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports; accredited staff of diplomatic missions, consular offices and international organisations and their accredited family members; persons whose entry is provided for by Georgia's international agreements; drivers in international road freight and passenger transport. (Official sources checked 24 Oct 2026.)
Government fee
Fee not officially published
Processing
Not verified yet
Validity
Not verified yet
Max stay
Not verified yet
Steps, documents & where to apply

How to apply

Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.

Documents checklist

Document list not verified yet — check the official source.

✓ Secondary_research

Official wording

“World Visa Encyclopedia (dict.dyimin.com), 'Georgia' chapter 14 Transit / Transfer: “Visa-Exempt (Visa-Free) Transit Conditions Foreign nationals transiting through Georgia may do so without obtaining a separate T Transit Visa if they meet any of the following conditions: Use of International Transit Areas at Airports, Ports, or Stations (Direct Airside Transit) Passengers transiting through Georgia via international transportation such as aircraft, rail, or vessels are exempt from visa requirements provided they do not leave the International Transit Area and board their connecting departure to a third country. If a passenger must exit the transit area to clear immigration or retrieve baggage to re-check it (self-transfer), entry eligibility such as visa-free status or a valid visa is strictly required.””

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Before you go to Georgia

Customs cash limits and the scams official travel advice warns about in Georgia.

Cash you can bring in and take out

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Official source: rs.ge · Last checked 4 Oct 2026 · Details

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    How to avoid it: Confirm the lari price before agreeing.

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