Georgia Visa

Georgia Visa FAQs

• add remove Do I need a visa for Georgia from India?

  Yes, all Indian passport holders require a visit to visit Georgia. Indians are eligible for an eVisa. The electronic visa system (eVisa) will allow Indians to receive Georgia visa online, relieving them from necessity to submit original documents or visit Georgian Embassy or Consular Office.Once your visa application is approved, you will receive the visa copy via email right in your inbox.

• add remove What is an eVisa?

  An Electronic Visa or "e Visa" is an electronically issued and stored authority for travel to The Republic of Georgia, which replaces the traditional paper visa process in most cases.

• add remove What is a Georgia eVisa?

  A Georgia visa is a legal document which lawfully allows its holder to enter and stay within the country for a certain number of days as mentioned on the visa.After receiving your Visa through email, print it out and carry it along when you travel to Georgia.

• add remove What is the purpose of Georgia visa for Indians?

  A Georgia visa is most appropriate for Indians travelling to Georgiafor short term purposes such as holidaying, sightseeing, business activities or short family visits. The type of visa to enter Georgia will depend on several factors such as nationality, purpose of your planned visit and duration.

• add remove What are the different types of Georgia visas for Indians?

  • Short stay – Indians who are visiting Georgia for short-stay purposes must apply for an ordinary visa. An ordinary visa shall be issued, to persons arriving in Georgia for tourism purposes; to persons arriving in Georgia to visit relatives and friends; to persons arriving in Georgia to hold business meetings and negotiations.
  • C1 category – to persons arriving in Georgia for tourism purposes. Ordinary visas of the following categories shall be issued:
  • C2 category – to persons arriving in Georgia to visit relatives and friends;
  • C3 category – to persons arriving in Georgia to hold business meetings and negotiations; participants of scientific workshops, conferences or other research, pedagogical, cultural or sports events; persons arriving in Georgia to engage in journalistic activities; crew members of ships anchored in Georgian harbours, unless visa-free travel of the crew members is provided for by an international agreement of Georgia; principal drivers and co-drivers of cargo/passenger vehicles during international cargo/passenger transportation;
  • C4 category – to persons arriving in Georgia to receive or provide humanitarian assistance during situations posing risk to life and health, or to carry out charity activities; a guardian or a custodian of a Georgian citizen; persons under guardianship or custody of a Georgian citizen; persons arriving in Georgia for medical reasons; persons visiting graves of relatives and friends; persons arriving for pilgrimage and establishment of religious contacts;
  • Official visit – Indians who are visiting Georgia with official visit purposes must apply for diplomatic or special category short-term visa. This visa type shall be issued to top officials of foreign legislative and executive authorities, to members of foreign delegations; persons holding business/official passports and arriving in Georgia on a working visit; based on the national interests of Georgia, to persons arriving in Georgia on various missions.
  • Diplomatic rotation – Indians who are visiting Georgia with the purpose of diplomatic rotation must apply for diplomatic or special category long-term visa. This visa type shall be issued to employees of diplomatic and equivalent missions accredited to Georgia, and to consular officials and their family members; to employees of representation offices of international organizations located in Georgia, who have been granted the diplomatic status by Georgia, and to their family members.
  • Transit – Transit visas shall be issued only for transiting the territory of Georgia (10 days) in order to enter a third country.
  • Immigration – Indians who are visiting Georgia for immigration purposes must apply for an immigration visa. This visa type shall be issued to persons arriving in Georgia to conduct labouractivities; to persons arriving in Georgia on scientific, sports, cultural or educational mission; to persons arriving in Georgia for family reunification

• add remove What is the validity of a Georgia Visa for Indians?

  The eVisa will be valid for 120 days from the date of issue with the right to stay in Georgia for up to 30 days during the validity period. Number of entries permitted is multiple.

• add remove What is the difference between validity period and Duration of stay?

  Please, note that the validity period of your e-Visa is different than period of stay. The validity period of visa shows time when you can use your visa. Duration of stay indicates number of days you can be in Georgia within the validity period of visa. It is your responsibility not to overstay your visa, otherwise you will be required to pay fines, deported or banned from future travel to Georgia for certain period of time. Number of entries means the number of times a visitor can enter Georgia within the validity of the eVisa.

• add remove What is the eVisa processing time?

  It takes not less then 5 working days to make a decision on a visa application.
• add remove What are the passport requirements for applying for the eVisa?

  Your travel document must meet the following criteria:

  • Its validity shall extend at least for 3 months after the validity period of requested Georgian visa
  • Document should include not less than 2 free pages.
  • Should not be damaged and should not include unofficial remarks.
  • It should be issued within the previous 10 years.

• add remove How will I receive the Georgia visa online?

  Applicants will receive their visas via email, after filling the application form with the necessary information and submitting the supporting documents online. The eVisa must be presented upon crossing the state border of Georgia along with the valid travel document.

• add remove How can I apply for a Georgia visa online?

  With Akbar Travels, the process of applying for a Georgia visa online is easy and seamless. The steps are:
  • Choose your preferred type of Georgia visa based on your travel type
  • Pay online
  • Submit documents via whatsapp or email
  • Receive your visa once approved

• add remove When can the earliest possible application be made for a Georgia visa online?

  We recommend that you apply for eVisa online at least 10 days prior to your entry in Georgia. However it is not possible to apply more than 30 days before your date of entry to Georgia.

• add remove Which are the entry requirements after you arrive in Georgia?

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay period
  • Printed Georgia eVisa
  • Return ticket to your country
  • Accommodation proof or invitation letter (if visiting family & friends)
  • Sufficient funds to cover your stay in Georgia
  • Detailed itinerary of your trip
  • Travel Insurance
  • Documents relating to your business trip

• add remove How can I prove that I possess sufficient financial funds?

  You can prove possession of sufficient financial funds by presenting: Bank statement of the past three months, reference from your Employer which includes information regarding your position and income, document proving possession of real estate, letter from a sponsor. Letter from a sponsor (dated and signed) should include Name and Surname of sponsor, address, Contact Information, relationship between applicant and sponsor, place of destination and duration, list of costs covered by a sponsor.

• add remove What are the advantages of applying for a Georgia Visa online?

  • Georgia Visa for Indians can be applied online from anywhere, anytime
  • No personal presence of the applicant required
  • No need to submit original physical documents
  • Minimum document requirement
  • Convenient and cost effective i.e. lowest Georgia visa price
  • Electronic visa can be sent anywhere in the world through

• add remove Do I need to obtain a separate e-Visa for persons accompanying me?

  Yes. Each traveller must have a separate e-Visa.

• add remove I do not want to apply for an e-Visa. Can I get a visa on arrival?

  No. Indians are not eligible for visa on arrival and must apply for the visa before travel. Arriving without a visa constitutes an undocumented traveler. You can be fined or refused entry into Georgia.

• add remove Do I need travel or medical insurance plan?

  Person who wishes to apply for visa to Georgia should possess travel/health insurance which in case if needed will cover any cost related to condition of his health and death. Health/travel insurance should be valid on whole territory of Georgia.

• add remove What is the easiest way to get a Georgia Tourist Visa?

  Contact our Visa Experts and apply for your Georgia visa instantly with minimum documents and lowest visa fee. No need to visit our office, no need to submit physical documents and no need to deal with the Embassy. We do it all for you.

• add remove Are you still having doubts about the Georgia Visa process?

  Please feel free to contact us for all your Georgia Visa worries. We have you covered across India with presence in all the major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and many more.
  

  Important Notice:

  The information provided here are subject to change without prior notice. For confirmation on visa requirements and fees, you may consult with the Georgia Embassy or Consulate near you.