Quick answer: A Georgia eVisa is an online visa for travellers whose nationality isn’t visa-free for Georgia. You apply only on the official portal, evisa.gov.ge, pay a USD 20 consular fee plus a separate identity-check fee, and usually get a decision within 5 working days. You’ll need a valid passport, a photo, bookings, proof of funds and, since 1 January 2026, travel health insurance with at least GEL 30,000 of cover.
Before you start, check one thing: you might not need an eVisa at all. Citizens of the US, UK, EU, Canada and roughly 90 other countries can visit Georgia visa-free, and some people with a valid US, UK or Schengen visa or residence permit can enter visa-free too. This guide walks you through who needs the eVisa, what it costs, what to upload and how to avoid the mistakes that get applications refused.
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What is a Georgia eVisa?
A Georgia eVisa is electronic permission to enter Georgia for a short stay, issued by the Georgian government through its official online portal. Instead of visiting an embassy, you fill in a form, upload documents, pay online and receive the visa as a PDF by email.
Think of it as the online version of a tourist visa. It’s meant for short visits such as holidays, visiting friends and family, or short business trips. It is not a work permit or residence permit.
Official source: Georgia eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ge). For broader consular information, see the Georgian consular information site. For an overview of all Georgia visa routes, read our Georgia visa guide.
What can you do on a Georgia eVisa?
- Tourism and sightseeing in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kazbegi and beyond
- Visiting friends or relatives
- Short business activities such as meetings, conferences and trade fairs
- Attending events, weddings or short courses
What can’t you do on a Georgia eVisa?
- Take a job with a Georgian employer or get paid by a local company
- Stay longer than the period on your visa
- Use it as a route to residence without applying for the right permission
Do you need a Georgia eVisa, or can you enter visa-free?
Georgia has one of the most open visa policies in the region, so check this first. There are three common situations:
| Your situation | What you need | Typical stay |
|---|---|---|
| Citizen of a visa-free country (e.g. US, UK, EU, Canada) | Valid passport only | Up to 1 year for many nationalities |
| Holder of a valid visa or residence permit from certain countries (e.g. US, UK, Schengen states) | Passport plus that valid visa or permit | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period |
| Citizen of a country that isn’t visa-free | Georgia eVisa (or embassy visa) | Up to 30 days, or up to 90 days in 180, depending on the visa issued |
The visa-free lists change from time to time and some passports have extra conditions. Always confirm your nationality on the official portal before paying anything.
Action step: Open evisa.gov.ge, choose your citizenship and travel document, and see what the portal says. If you hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa, check whether it lets you enter visa-free before you apply.
Can Pakistani, Indian and Nigerian passport holders get a Georgia eVisa?
Ordinary passport holders from countries such as Pakistan, India and Nigeria generally need a visa for Georgia, and all three appear as citizenships on the official eVisa portal. The portal confirms eligibility when you select your nationality, so treat that as the final word. If you also hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa or residence permit, you may be able to skip the eVisa entirely.
What does the Georgia eVisa cost in 2026?
| Cost item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Consular (government) eVisa fee | USD 20 | Paid on evisa.gov.ge; a small card processing charge may apply |
| DuVerify identity verification | USD 15 | Required second step after the eVisa form |
| Travel health insurance | Varies | Mandatory since 1 January 2026; minimum GEL 30,000 cover |
| Private service fee (optional) | Varies | Only if you use an agency to prepare your file |
Fees are generally not refunded if your application is refused. Watch out for lookalike websites that charge several times the official fee; only the government domain issues Georgian eVisas. Read our eVisa application guide to learn how to spot official portals.
What documents do you need for a Georgia eVisa?
- Passport: valid for at least 3 months after the visa you’re requesting expires, with blank pages.
- Passport scan: a clear colour scan of the biodata page, uploaded as one PDF.
- Photo: recent, passport-style, plain light background.
- Travel insurance: health and accident cover for your whole stay, minimum GEL 30,000.
- Accommodation proof: hotel booking or a host’s invitation with address.
- Return or onward ticket: a reservation is usually enough; avoid non-refundable tickets until approved.
- Proof of funds: recent bank statements showing you can pay for the trip.
- Proof of purpose: itinerary, conference registration or business invitation, depending on your trip.
- Supporting document: the portal may ask for a copy of a supporting document such as an existing visa or residence permit.
Example: Ahmed, a schoolteacher from Lahore, plans 8 days in Tbilisi and Kazbegi. He uploads a colour passport scan, a fresh photo, a hotel booking, a flight reservation, insurance with GEL 30,000 cover, three months of salary statements and a short day-by-day plan. Every date matches across his documents, so his file tells one simple story: a holiday, then home.
Need help with bookings or cover? Alif Visa can arrange travel insurance and hotel bookings for visa applications.
Alif Visa Step by Step Process
If you’d like a team to check and prepare your Georgia eVisa file, here’s exactly how the Alif Visa process works, from your first search to the visa in your inbox.
- Check your requirements for free. Use the Alif Visa requirements checker: enter your nationality, choose Georgia and pick your travel purpose. You’ll see the routes that apply to you, with no account needed.
- Start your application. Create your Alif Visa account and open a Georgia eVisa application. Travelling with family? Add each traveller to the same application.
- Get your personal document checklist. We build a checklist for your exact case, and every item is marked as required, received or approved, so you always know what’s outstanding.
- Upload your documents. Send your passport scan, photo, bookings, insurance and bank statements through your dashboard. Colour scans and readable PDFs save days.
- We review and prepare your file. Our team checks that every name, date and passport number matches, and tells you honestly if anything is likely to cause a problem.
- See the full fee breakdown and pay. The government eVisa fee (passed on at cost), the Alif Visa service fee and any extras such as insurance are listed separately before you pay. You get an invoice and receipt for every payment.
- Get your ALF reference. Your application receives a reference such as ALF-2026-000123. Quote it whenever you contact us.
- Complete any identity checks. The Georgian portal asks for email verification and a DuVerify identity check. We’ll tell you exactly when and how to finish these, as they have short deadlines.
- Track your progress. Follow each stage from your dashboard, the Alif Visa app or our tracking page using your reference and email.
- Receive your Georgia eVisa and check it. When the authorities decide, check the spelling, passport number, dates and entries on your Georgia eVisa, then print a copy to carry with your passport.
The Georgian authorities alone decide every application; no agency can guarantee approval. If something goes wrong, we explain your options clearly.
Prefer to apply for the Georgia eVisa yourself?
You can apply directly on evisa.gov.ge. The official flow is: choose your citizenship and passport type, pick your purpose, enter your details exactly as in your passport, upload documents, verify your email, pay the USD 20 fee, complete DuVerify within 24 hours of receiving its link, and wait up to 5 working days for the decision. Apply 2 to 3 weeks before travel to be safe.
How long can you stay in Georgia on an eVisa?
Your permitted stay depends on the visa issued. A single-entry eVisa commonly allows up to 30 days, while some visas allow stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. The dates on your eVisa PDF are what count, not what you planned.
A tourist Georgia eVisa generally can’t be extended inside Georgia. If you might need more time, plan for it before you apply. Overstaying can lead to fines and problems on future trips, to Georgia and elsewhere.
How does the 90/180 rule work?
On any day you’re in Georgia, count back 180 days. Your total days inside Georgia during that window must not exceed 90. For example, if you spend 60 days in Georgia from March to April, you can spend only 30 more days there until those March days start dropping out of the 180-day window.
What happens when you arrive in Georgia?
An approved Georgia eVisa lets you travel, but the border officer still makes the final entry decision. Most arrivals at Tbilisi, Kutaisi or Batumi airports are quick, yet it pays to be ready.
Carry these in your hand luggage:
- Your passport and a printed copy of the eVisa PDF
- Your insurance policy, printed or saved offline
- Your hotel booking or host’s address and phone number
- Your return or onward ticket
- Access to your bank card or some cash to show you can support yourself
Answer questions simply and honestly. If your eVisa says tourism, your answers should describe a holiday. Mismatches between what you say and what you applied for are the most common reason travellers get extra questions at the border.
Why do Georgia eVisa applications get refused?
| Common reason | How to avoid it |
|---|---|
| Name or passport number doesn’t match the passport | Copy details letter by letter; no nicknames or shortened names |
| Unclear or blurry scans | Use colour scans and readable PDFs, not chat photos |
| Weak or unexplained finances | Show regular income; explain any large recent deposits in writing |
| Missing or insufficient insurance | Buy cover for the full stay with at least GEL 30,000 |
| Purpose doesn’t add up | Make your itinerary, budget and leave dates consistent |
| Applied on a lookalike website | Use evisa.gov.ge only |
If you’re refused: keep the notice and read the reason. Fix that specific problem before you reapply. Sending the same file again rarely changes the outcome.
Can freelancers get a Georgia eVisa?
Yes, freelancers can get a Georgia eVisa and visit as tourists. The rule to remember: an eVisa doesn’t let you work for Georgian clients or get paid by a Georgian company. Answering emails for your existing overseas clients while on holiday sits in a grey area, so keep the trip’s main purpose genuinely tourism and check current Georgian rules before planning to work during a longer stay.
Tips for freelancers applying:
- Show 6 to 12 months of bank statements with regular client payments
- Add contracts, platform earnings summaries (e.g. Upwork or Fiverr) and tax returns if you file them
- Write a short cover note: what you do, who your clients are, and why you’ll return home
- Keep your stated purpose honest and consistent with your itinerary
Planning a longer remote-work stay? A visit visa isn’t the right tool. Ask us about the correct route, or see types of visa explained.
Can business owners use the Georgia eVisa for business trips?
Yes, for short business visits. Typically fine: meeting partners or suppliers, attending conferences and trade fairs, negotiating contracts and exploring investment. Not fine: doing hands-on paid work in Georgia or running day-to-day operations there.
Strengthen a business application with:
- An invitation letter from the Georgian company, with dates and purpose
- Your company registration and recent business bank statements
- A letter from your business confirming the trip and your return
- Conference or trade-fair registration where relevant
Example: Sara runs a textile export firm in Faisalabad and is meeting a buyer in Tbilisi. She selects a business purpose, uploads the buyer’s invitation, her company registration and six months of business statements. The trip is short, clearly business-related and backed by a company she’s returning to.
For more on business travel, see our business visa services.
Travelling on to Armenia or Azerbaijan?
Many travellers combine Georgia with its neighbours. Each country has its own entry rules, so a Georgian eVisa doesn’t cover them. Check our Armenia visa guide and Azerbaijan ASAN visa guide before booking a multi-country route. If you’re unsure how an eVisa differs from an ETA, read what an electronic travel authorisation is.
How can Alif Visa help with your Georgia eVisa?
Alif Visa is a private visa assistance company based in Wolverhampton, UK. We are not part of the Georgian government, and the authorities alone decide every application. We help you check eligibility, prepare passport-exact scans and supporting documents, and avoid the mistakes listed above. Our service fees are private charges shown separately from government fees.
We prepare visit files only. We don’t sell work or residence sponsorship, and we will never invent letters or backdate employment. When you’re ready, start an application or contact us: +44 7482 331249 · info@alifvisa.com. Learn more about Alif Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Georgia eVisa the same as a Georgia tourist visa?
The Georgia eVisa is the online way to get a short-stay visa, mainly for tourism, visiting family or short business trips. An embassy visa covers similar purposes but is applied for in person. If you’re eligible for the eVisa, it’s usually the faster, simpler option.
How much does the Georgia eVisa cost?
The official consular fee is USD 20, paid on evisa.gov.ge. A separate DuVerify identity check costs USD 15, and a small card processing charge may apply. You’ll also need travel insurance. Fees are generally not refunded if your application is refused, so check your file carefully before paying.
How long does a Georgia eVisa take to process?
By law, a Georgia eVisa decision is issued within 5 working days of a complete application. Delays can happen if you miss the email or DuVerify steps, so apply 2 to 3 weeks before travel and check your inbox and spam folder regularly.
Is travel insurance mandatory for Georgia?
Yes. Since 1 January 2026, foreign visitors to Georgia need health and accident insurance that covers their whole stay, with minimum cover of GEL 30,000 (about USD 11,000). Upload the policy with your eVisa application and carry a copy when you travel.
Can I enter Georgia without a visa if I have a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Often, yes. Holders of a valid visa or residence permit from certain countries, including the US, the UK and Schengen states, can usually enter Georgia visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Check the official portal to confirm your document qualifies.
Can I work in Georgia on an eVisa?
No. The eVisa is for short visits such as tourism, family visits and business meetings. Working for a Georgian employer or being paid by a local company needs the correct permission. If you plan to work remotely for overseas clients during a long stay, check current Georgian rules first.
Can I extend my Georgia eVisa?
Tourist eVisas generally can’t be extended inside Georgia. Plan your dates before you apply and leave before your permitted stay ends. If your plans change, apply again from outside Georgia or ask the authorities about the correct route before your visa expires.
Is it safe to apply for a Georgia eVisa on other websites?
Only evisa.gov.ge issues official Georgian eVisas. Many lookalike sites charge several times the government fee, and some are scams. If you use a private agency for help, it should show its service fee separately and never ask you to pay a ‘guaranteed approval’ charge.
