Do Russian citizens need a visa for Georgia?
The official link goes to geoconsul.gov.ge. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Georgia entry rules for Russian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (but mandatory travel health insurance) |
| Stay | 1 year (365 days) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Russian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Georgia entry requirements.
The details for a Russian passport.
Listed in Government Ordinance No. 255 of 5 Jun 2015 (list of countries whose citizens may enter and stay 1 full year visa-free). Checked 11 Oct 2026: listed in the annex of Ordinance No. 255 (MFA copy as amended to 2017), and none of the amending acts since then (2019, 2022, Feb and Sep 2023, 2024, 2025, 24 Feb 2026) removed any country; the 1-year stay applies to every listed country except Ukraine and China. Enter only through official crossings or airports; entering Georgia from Russia via Abkhazia or South Ossetia is illegal. Mandatory since 1 Jan 2026: health and accident insurance with at least GEL 30,000 cover for the whole stay (Georgian or foreign insurer); airlines or border officers may ask for proof. Since 1 Mar 2026 foreigners working in Georgia, including remote work or running a business, need a work permit.
How long it must be valid.
Valid for the whole stay (FCDO; US State Dept: valid at entry). e-Visa applicants: valid 3 months beyond the visa, issued within the last 10 years, 2 blank pages. Per a secondary source, since April 2025 citizens of 17 countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen) need a passport valid at least 1 year on arrival. Children whose passport photo no longer resembles them have been refused entry.
Recent changes in Georgia.
- 2025-04-17 — Ordinance No. 122 (in force 16 May 2025): citizens of 17 countries (including Nigeria, Pakistan and Bangladesh) who rely on a multiple-entry visa or residence permit of the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait or Oman for visa-free entry need that document valid for at least 1 year on the day of entry. (Corrected: not a passport-validity rule.)
- 2025-12-26 — Government Resolution No. 602 adopted on compulsory health and accident insurance for tourists.
- 2026-01-01 — Compulsory travel health/accident insurance (min GEL 30,000) in force for all foreign visitors.
The short answers.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Georgia?
No. Russian citizens don’t need a visa for Georgia for stays of 1 year (365 days).
How long can Russian citizens stay in Georgia?
1 year (365 days). Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Russian citizens apply?
On the official site, geoconsul.gov.ge. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Georgia visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.