Do Nepali citizens need a visa for cultural sport religious travel to Georgia?

Yes. Nepali passport holders travelling to Georgia on a cultural sport religious purpose apply for the Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism , valid for Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within any 180-day period across multiple visits.. Submit through VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu in Kathmandu.

How long does the Georgia Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism take to process for Nepali applicants?

Processing typically runs 5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours). after biometric submission. Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for sticker visas and 1 week for e-visas to absorb embassy backlog.

What is the fee for the Georgia Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism?

Embassy fees vary by visa class and are revised once or twice a year. Confirm the current bracket on https://www.evisa.gov.ge (Georgian e-Visa portal — fastest path for Nepali tourists, business, treatment) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo (VFS Georgia Nepal — sticker-visa intake) · https://india.mfa.gov.ge — Embassy of Georgia New Delhi · https://sda.gov.ge — Service Development Agency (long-stay residence permits) · https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge — General Consular Service of Georgian MFA before submission.

What documents are required for a Georgia cultural sport religious visa from Nepal?

Core documents: Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages), Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background), Confirmed return / onward air ticket, Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay, Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended). Specifics vary by visa subtype — see the full checklist on this page.

Can Yatra help with my Georgia cultural sport religious visa application?

Yes. Yatra's visa concierge handles the document checklist, appointment booking at the Georgia embassy or visa centre in Kathmandu, pre-submission review (catches the documentation-gap rejections), and PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 where embassies require proof of onward travel before flight purchase. Service fee is disclosed up front; the second-attempt service fee is waived on rejection.

Where is the Georgia embassy or visa application centre in Nepal?

Application centre: VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu at Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Sticker visa intake only — most Nepali tourists use the e-visa instead. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo.. Embassy: Embassy of Georgia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), B-72, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021, India. Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–17:30 (consular by appointment). Sticker visa decisions issued by the Embassy Delhi; e-visa decisions issued automatically by the MFA system in Tbilisi..

Is the Georgia cultural sport religious visa easy to get for Nepali applicants?

Approval rates depend on the visa class and your documentation. Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism for Nepali applicants is approved consistently when the file shows clean financials, ties to Nepal, and a purpose-specific cover letter. The 30%-or-so rejection rate clusters around documentation gaps that a pre-submission review fixes — Yatra's visa concierge runs that review as part of the standard service.

When is the best time to apply for a Georgia cultural sport religious visa from Nepal?

Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for sticker visas and at least 1 week for e-visas. Avoid the embassy peak windows: May-August for Schengen-class missions, December for Saudi/UAE, and the destination's own school-holiday peaks. Yatra concierge tracks Kathmandu appointment availability across VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu daily.

What happens after the Georgia cultural sport religious visa is approved?

Carry a printed visa or e-visa PDF, confirmed return ticket, hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights, travel insurance certificate, and USD 100/day cash equivalent in destination currency. Georgia immigration commonly secondary-screens Nepali passport holders at arrival; producing the right paperwork shortens inspection from 30 minutes to 3. Save Yatra's 24/7 concierge number (+977 970-9066517) for entry-port issues.

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Q: What bank balance is required for the Georgia cultural sport religious visa for Nepali citizens?

Embassy reviewers look for a visible balance of at least trip cost × 1.5 across the last 3-6 months of statements — not a lump-sum deposit a week before submission. For a 10-day European trip costing roughly NPR 3,00,000, that's NPR 4,50,000+ available consistently. Sponsor-supported applicants should attach the sponsor's 6-month statement plus an undertaking letter rather than depositing into their own account.

Quick overview

For Nepali cultural sport religious travel to Georgia, the visa class is the Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism. Sections below cover documents, application steps, fees, embassy contact, common mistakes, and the Yatra concierge options. Skim or read in order — the FAQ at the bottom answers the questions Nepali applicants actually ask.

Quick facts

Visa type	Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism
Stay duration	Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within any 180-day period across multiple visits.
Validity	120 days from date of issuance to enter Georgia.
Entries	Single (default).
Processing time	5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours).
Financial requirement	Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Georgia trip. Lower threshold than Schengen because Georgia is significantly cheaper to travel.
Embassy / centre	VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu
Address (Kathmandu)	Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Sticker visa intake only — most Nepali tourists use the e-visa instead. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo.
Hours	Mon–Fri 09:30–17:30 (consular by appointment). Sticker visa decisions issued by the Embassy Delhi; e-visa decisions issued automatically by the MFA system in Tbilisi.
Online portal	https://www.evisa.gov.ge (Georgian e-Visa portal — fastest path for Nepali tourists, business, treatment) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo (VFS Georgia Nepal — sticker-visa intake) · https://india.mfa.gov.ge — Embassy of Georgia New Delhi · https://sda.gov.ge — Service Development Agency (long-stay residence permits) · https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge — General Consular Service of Georgian MFA
Last verified	2026-04-26

Important notes for Nepali applicants

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
Income proof for Georgian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — pick the bundle matching your active income source.
Georgia is NOT in the EU and NOT in the Schengen Area — it operates an independent visa system with three pathways for Nepalis: (1) e-Visa online (fastest, 5 working days), (2) sticker visa at VFS Kathmandu (10–15 days), (3) visa-free entry for holders of valid Schengen / US / UK / OECD short-stay visa or residence permit.
Schengen / US / UK / OECD multi-entry visa or residence permit holders DO NOT need a Georgian visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period — present the original document at the port of entry. This is a unilateral Georgian reciprocity rule effective since 2015 — much broader than the EU's Decision 565/2014.
GOOD NEWS for Nepal: the e-Visa pathway is the simplest and cheapest Schengen-equivalent visa available to Nepali passport holders — fully online, no embassy / VFS visit needed for short-stay tourism / business / treatment. Many Nepalis use Georgia as a "Schengen lite" travel destination.
Biometrics are NOT required for Georgian e-Visa or sticker visa. (Georgia is not in Schengen and does not operate the SIS biometric system.)

Documents required for the Georgia cultural sport religious visa

The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection.

Document	Required	Notes
Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages)	Yes	Color JPG/PNG; max 2 MB.
Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background)	Yes	JPG/PNG max 2 MB; uploaded to the e-Visa portal.
Confirmed return / onward air ticket	Yes	Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.
Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay	Yes
Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended)	Yes	Original on bank letterhead, scanned and uploaded.
Travel insurance (recommended but not mandatory)	Recommended	EUR 30,000 Schengen-style policy or any equivalent travel insurance.
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip (1–2 pages)	Recommended	Strengthens borderline applications.
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)	Yes	See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)	Yes	Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income	Recommended	Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate	Yes	Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate	Yes	Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)	Recommended	Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report	Yes	Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate	Yes	Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income	Recommended	Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter	Yes	On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter	Yes	Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer	Yes	Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements	Yes	Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income	Recommended	Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)	Yes	Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)	Recommended	Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement	Yes	Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank	Yes	On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income	Recommended	Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate	Yes	Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate	Yes	Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate	Yes	Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

How to apply for the Georgia cultural sport religious visa from Nepal

Apply online at evisa.gov.ge -> fill form + upload documents + pay USD fee -> wait for email decision -> print e-Visa PDF -> present at port of entry alongside passport.

Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.
Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation).
Book the appointment at https://www.evisa.gov.ge (Georgian e-Visa portal — fastest path for Nepali tourists, business, treatment) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo (VFS Georgia Nepal — sticker-visa intake) · https://india.mfa.gov.ge — Embassy of Georgia New Delhi · https://sda.gov.ge — Service Development Agency (long-stay residence permits) · https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge — General Consular Service of Georgian MFA — slots fill quickly during peak windows.
Submit in person at VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu (Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Sticker visa intake only — most Nepali tourists use the e-visa instead. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo.). Arrive 15 minutes early.
Pay the fee (e-Visa: paid online by Visa / MasterCard / AmEx in USD during the application. Sticker visa: VFS service charge + courier in cash NPR or by card / QR at VFS Kathmandu counter. Embassy Delhi sticker visa: INR Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Embassy of Georgia" at any Indian bank.).
Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).
Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection.

What Yatra handles for Georgia cultural sport religious visa applications

Document checklist tailored to the cultural sport religious purpose — exactly what the Georgia embassy requires for Nepali files in this class.
Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue.
Appointment booking at VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu in Kathmandu.
PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket.
Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt).

Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the Georgia cultural sport religious visa

The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-GE files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review.

Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most Georgia missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the Georgia embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout.
Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account.
Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a Georgia mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals.
Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents.
Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. Georgia embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception.

After approval — the pre-departure checklist for Georgia

Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for Georgia, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3.

Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage.
Confirmed return ticket in your name — Georgia immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes.
Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening.
Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it.
Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy.
Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter Georgia after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years.

Georgia embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu

Embassy of Georgia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal): B-72, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021, India
Phone: +91 11 4143 4747
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–17:30 (consular by appointment). Sticker visa decisions issued by the Embassy Delhi; e-visa decisions issued automatically by the MFA system in Tbilisi.
Website: https://india.mfa.gov.ge
VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu: Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Sticker visa intake only — most Nepali tourists use the e-visa instead. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo.

Related Yatra resources

Georgia visa overview for Nepali citizens — embassy contact + concierge page.
Visa eligibility checker — answer 4 questions; we tell you which class fits.
PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.
PNR-backed hotel bookings — refundable confirmations for visa submission.
Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations for Nepali citizens.
All Yatra visa & travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.
Cyprus cultural sport religious visa — sibling country guide for comparison.
Türkiye cultural sport religious visa — another sibling Nepali-passport guide.
Flight bookings to Georgia — once your visa lands, book direct.
Hotel deals in Georgia — Yatra-verified rates with free cancellation.
About Yatra For Fun — Founder Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary Chaudhary, 10+ years processing Nepali visas.

Sources and freshness

This guide is curated from the official Embassy of Georgia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) portal and VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu. Embassy data was last verified on 2026-04-26 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-12. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel.