# Georgia Employment Visa Nepali 2026: Permit & Salary

> Complete 2026 guide to the Georgia employment visa for Nepali passport holders — documents, fees, processing time, embassy contact in Kathmandu.

_Published: 2026-05-20 · Updated: 2026-05-21 · Reading time: 10 min · Words: 2199_

## TL;DR

Nepali passport holders travelling to Georgia on a employment purpose typically apply for the Long-Stay Residence Permit — Work (issued in Georgia, not as a visa) (Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.). Processing runs Residence permit decision at Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express. (1) Receive job offer from Georgian employer OR register a Georgian company online via Public Service Hall; (2) enter Georgia on e-Visa or sticker visa; (3) within 60 days of arrival, file Application for Work Residence Permit at any Public Service Hall with the employment contract OR business registration; (4) collect biometric residence-permit card. Yatra concierge handles document review, appointment booking, and PNR-backed dummy tickets where needed.

## Key takeaways

- Visa class for Nepali employment travel to Georgia: Long-Stay Residence Permit — Work (issued in Georgia, not as a visa) (Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.).
- Processing time: Residence permit decision at Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express.. Apply with at least a 1-2 week buffer beyond this window.
- Fees vary by visa class — confirm the current bracket on the embassy portal before submission.
- Embassy contact: Embassy of Georgia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — B-72, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021, India.
- Yatra concierge: document review + appointment booking + PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.

**For a Georgia employment visa from Nepal, the application file must include a passport with the required validity, photographs to embassy spec, the completed application form, financial proof (3-6 months of bank statements), confirmed flight + hotel bookings, and a employment-purpose letter. The visa class is <strong>Long-Stay Residence Permit — Work (issued in Georgia, not as a visa)</strong> (valid up to <strong>Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.</strong>). Processing typically takes <strong>Residence permit decision at Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express.</strong>. Embassy reviewers reject roughly 30% of files for documentation gaps that a pre-submission review would have caught.**

## Article

### Document checklist and eligibility for the Georgia employment visa
Embassy reviewers in Kathmandu check five things in order on every Nepali file:

- Passport with the required validity remaining beyond return and at least 2 blank pages.
- Identity proof — Nepali citizenship card or NID copy with the application form.
- Financial proof — 3-6 months of bank statements (original, signed and stamped on every page), tax returns where applicable, salary slips.
- Travel intent — flight bookings (Yatra dummy ticket NPR 999 if you don't want to commit yet) and hotel reservations covering the full stay.
- Employment purpose proof — purpose-specific cover letter signed and dated.
The application is rejected if any one line is missing or unsigned — there is no partial credit.

### Quick facts

Visa typeLong-Stay Residence Permit — Work (issued in Georgia, not as a visa)Stay durationTied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.ValidityInitial entry on e-Visa / sticker visa; residence permit issued after arrival.EntriesMulti-entry on residence permit.Processing timeResidence permit decision at Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express.Embassy / centreVFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — KathmanduAddress (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.HoursMon–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 portalhttps://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 MFALast verified2026-04-26

### 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 &quot;Schengen lite&quot; 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 employment 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.

DocumentRequiredNotesApplication form for Work Residence Permit (filed at Public Service Hall)YesEmployment contract from Georgian employer OR Georgian business registration extract (if self-employed)YesFor employment: contract on letterhead with position, salary, duration. For self-employment: extract from Public Service Hall confirming company registration in applicant's name.Georgian employer business registration extract (Public Service Hall)YesFor employment-based residence permits.Educational certificates + experience letters supporting the roleYesNotarised English translations + MoFA-apostilled.Comprehensive health insurance valid in GeorgiaYesPolice clearance from Nepal MoFA (MoFA-apostilled)YesHIV / AIDS test + Hepatitis B + Tuberculosis screening (≤ 4 months old)YesConfirmed accommodation in Georgia (employer-provided OR rental contract ≥ 12 months)YesFunds proof: bank statement showing GEL 5,400+ (≈ USD 2,000 / NPR 2.7 lakh) in a Georgian bank account OR equivalent salary commitment from employerYesANY ONE income bundle (Salary bundle most relevant for employed applicants)Yes2. Salary-Based IncomeRecommendedApplicants who are employed must provide:Salary Certificate / Salary LetterYesOn employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.Leave Approval LetterYesConfirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employerYesConfirming 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 statementsYesEither 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.

### How to apply for the Georgia employment visa from Nepal

(1) Receive job offer from Georgian employer OR register a Georgian company online via Public Service Hall; (2) enter Georgia on e-Visa or sticker visa; (3) within 60 days of arrival, file Application for Work Residence Permit at any Public Service Hall with the employment contract OR business registration; (4) collect biometric residence-permit card.

- 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 &quot;Embassy of Georgia&quot; 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 employment visa applications

- Document checklist tailored to the employment 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 employment 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
Emailembassy.india@mfa.gov.ge
HoursMon–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.
Websitehttps://india.mfa.gov.ge
VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — KathmanduChhaya 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 &amp; travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.

- Same Georgia visa, different angle: work process

- Italy employment visa — sibling country guide for comparison.

- United States employment 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.

## FAQ

### Do Nepali citizens need a visa for employment travel to Georgia?

Yes. Nepali passport holders travelling to Georgia on a employment purpose apply for the <strong>Long-Stay Residence Permit — Work (issued in Georgia, not as a visa)</strong>, valid for Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.. Submit through VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu in Kathmandu.

### How long does the Georgia Long-Stay Residence Permit — Work (issued in Georgia, not as a visa) take to process for Nepali applicants?

Processing typically runs <strong>Residence permit decision at Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express.</strong> 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 Long-Stay Residence Permit — Work (issued in Georgia, not as a visa)?

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 employment visa from Nepal?

Core documents: Application form for Work Residence Permit (filed at Public Service Hall), Employment contract from Georgian employer OR Georgian business registration extract (if self-employed), Georgian employer business registration extract (Public Service Hall), Educational certificates + experience letters supporting the role, Comprehensive health insurance valid in Georgia. Specifics vary by visa subtype — see the full checklist on this page.

### Can Yatra help with my Georgia employment 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: <strong>VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu</strong> 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 employment visa easy to get for Nepali applicants?

Approval rates depend on the visa class and your documentation. Long-Stay Residence Permit — Work (issued in Georgia, not as a visa) 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 employment 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 bank balance is required for the Georgia employment visa for Nepali citizens?

Embassy reviewers look for a visible balance of at least <strong>trip cost × 1.5</strong> 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.

### What happens after the Georgia employment 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.

## Sources

1. [Yatra — Georgia visa for Nepali citizens](https://yatraforfun.com/visa/georgia)
2. [Embassy of Georgia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — official site](https://india.mfa.gov.ge)
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