Do Indian citizens need a visa for Georgia?
The official link goes to evisa.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 Indian citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Georgian e-Visa |
| Fee | USD 20 + 2% service fee |
| Stay | As stated on the e-Visa (validity and stay are set per nationality; e-Visas are for short stays under 90 days) |
| Validity | Set per nationality and shown when you apply |
| When to apply | At least 5 working days before travel (a decision takes no less than 5 working days) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Indian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Georgia entry requirements.
The details for an Indian passport.
Not on Georgia's visa-free list (Ordinance No. 255 as amended, checked 11 Oct 2026); listed as e-Visa eligible (full document set: biometric photo, passport copy, accommodation, round-trip air ticket, travel insurance, proof of funds) on the e-Visa portal's country page. Visa-free instead for up to 90 days in any 180 if you hold a valid visa or residence permit of a listed country (including EU/Schengen states, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel and GCC states). e-Visa needs passport valid 3 months beyond the visa, issued within 10 years, 2 blank pages; at the border show proof of purpose, accommodation, travel health insurance and funds (e.g. 3-month bank statement). India: e-Visa available. 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. Secondary source: e-Visa for Indians reinstated in May 2023; 30 days. The an earlier check also recorded a USD 15 DuVerify identity check; it is not shown on the e-Visa FAQ and was not confirmed.
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 Indian citizens need a visa for Georgia?
Yes. Indian citizens apply online for the Georgian e-Visa before travelling for stays of As stated on the e-Visa (validity and stay are set per nationality; e-Visas are for short stays under 90 days).
How much does it cost for Indian citizens?
USD 20 + 2% service fee. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Georgia?
As stated on the e-Visa (validity and stay are set per nationality; e-Visas are for short stays under 90 days). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Indian citizens apply?
At least 5 working days before travel (a decision takes no less than 5 working days).
Where do Indian citizens apply?
On the official site, evisa.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.