How Indian passport holders get a visa for Georgia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Sticker visa — or visa-free if you hold US/UK/Schengen visa
- Government fee: Approx US$25–US$80 depending on entries/duration; long-stay categories higher
- Processing time: Around 10 working days from a complete submission
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 58/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport photo (35×45 mm)
- Confirmed return ticket and hotel bookings
- Bank statements (last 6 months) and ITR (2 years)
- Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family)
- Travel medical insurance — min 30,000 GEL coverage (mandatory since 1 Jan 2026)
How & where to apply
Indians without a qualifying third-country visa must apply for a Georgia sticker visa at the Embassy of Georgia in New Delhi (or via authorised agents). Indians with a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, UAE or Israel visa/residence permit can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Georgia MFA — entering Georgia (official)
Transit & connections
No transit visa needed for airside connections through Tbilisi.
How Georgia compares in Central Asia & the CIS
With an ease score of 58/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Georgia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | Sticker visa — or visa-free if you hold US/UK/Schengen visa | Approx US$25–US$80 depending on entries/duration; long-stay categories higher | Around 10 working days from a complete submission |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Visa-free — 14 days | No government visa fee | Stamped on arrival at immigration |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | eVisa — apply online before travel | US$20 single-entry / US$35 double-entry / US$50 multiple-entry (approx ₹1,700 / ₹2,950 / ₹4,200) | Usually 2–3 working days; apply at least 3 working days before travel |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | ASAN eVisa — apply online before travel | US$25 standard (₹2,100) / US$60 urgent (₹5,000) — both include US$5 service fee | 3 working days standard; 3 hours urgent |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Unified eVisa — apply online before travel | US$52 (approx ₹4,400), non-refundable if refused | Within 4 calendar days from submission |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | eVisa — apply online (or visa-free for Indians with US/EU/Schengen/GCC residence permit, until 1 July 2026) | 21-day eVisa USD 8 (~₹670). 120-day eVisa USD 38 (~₹3,200). Visa-free entry under the residence-permit concession is free. | 3 business days from the next business day after submission. |
| 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan | eVisa — apply online (new Sapar system: 24-hour processing) | USD 30 (~₹2,500) single-entry tourist eVisa. | 24 hours under the new Sapar visa system (effective 22 January 2025). Older standard track: 3 business days. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Since 1 Jan 2026, all foreign tourists must carry travel medical insurance with at least 30,000 GEL (~US$11,000) coverage. The held-visa visa-free rule is the most common path for Indian tourists. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://geoconsul.gov.ge/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Georgia?
Sticker visa — or visa-free if you hold US/UK/Schengen visa. Since 1 Jan 2026, all foreign tourists must carry travel medical insurance with at least 30,000 GEL (~US$11,000) coverage. The held-visa visa-free rule is the most common path for Indian tourists.
What documents do Indians need for a Georgia visa?
Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages; Completed visa application form; Recent passport photo (35×45 mm); Confirmed return ticket and hotel bookings; Bank statements (last 6 months) and ITR (2 years); Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family); Travel medical insurance — min 30,000 GEL coverage (mandatory since 1 Jan 2026)
How long does a Georgia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Around 10 working days from a complete submission. Government fee: Approx US$25–US$80 depending on entries/duration; long-stay categories higher. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
How do Indians apply for a Georgia visa?
Indians without a qualifying third-country visa must apply for a Georgia sticker visa at the Embassy of Georgia in New Delhi (or via authorised agents). Indians with a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, UAE or Israel visa/residence permit can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Official source: https://geoconsul.gov.ge/
Is a Georgia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 58/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Georgia visa online or on arrival?
Georgia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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