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Georgia Visa Requirements

 

Georgia Visa Requirements

Georgia has very favorable visa requirements that are beneficial to citizens from a long list of countries. Citizens of countries in the EU/EEA zone do not need any prior visa to come into the country.

Additionally citizens from countries like the USA, Canada, China, Japan, South Africa, UAE, Kuwait, countries in the Russian Federation, Malaysia, Seychelles, Thailand, etc.

As of now, there are more than 100 countries that have no-visa restrictions whatsoever in Georgia. Citizens from these countries can live, work and study in Georgia for more than 6 months, after which they must apply for a Georgian residence permit.

Likewise, individuals not in the 100 country-list can also benefit from the no-visa requirement grounds on possession of a valid visa from 50 eligible countries.

Individuals with valid visas on their passports from countries like Australia, Schengen Area, Canada, UK, USA, New Zealand, etc, enjoy free entry into Georgia and can stay in the country for 90 days upon which they must apply for a Georgian residence permit.

Individuals that do not fall into any of the above categories can apply for an e-visa. The e-visa process is very simple and straightforward as students apply for their visas online via an online procedure.

Citizens of specific countries are allowed this option and can come into the country with their e-visa documents which allows them a 120 day period after which they must apply for a Georgian residence permit.

The student can upload their scanned international passport data page and a photograph for identification after which they proceed to pay a $20 fee for the visa application. Travel insurance is also necessary before an e-visa can be issued.

Documents required for an entry with e-visa include;

  • International passport
  • Passport photographs
  • Health insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Housing arrangement booking documents
  • Students must bring along their acceptance letter into a study program at an accredited university in Georgia
  • A printed copy of e-visa.
  • Proof of adequate funds for the duration of their program in Georgia.

Lastly citizens of other countries not listed can apply for a Georgian visa physically at the Embassy or consulate in their home country or country of residence. Please contact us for the complete list of countries that do/do not have visa restrictions in Georgia. However, although the visa process is very unidirectional and attainable, different countries have different document requirements for a Georgian visa.

The general requirements include;

  • International passport
  • Passport photographs
  • Health insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Housing arrangement booking documents
  • Acceptance letter
  • Filled and signed online application form
  • Proof of sufficient finances to fund study in Georgia

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