Georgia eVisa for Indians: Who Can Apply Online

Georgia gives Indians three ways in for a short visit: the e-Visa, a sticker visa through the Embassy and VFS Global, or visa-free entry if you already hold certain foreign visas. This guide explains who fits each, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For fees, documents and centres, see our Georgia visa guide for Indian travellers.

Who can use Georgia's e-Visa portal?

Indian citizens need an ordinary visa before entering Georgia for short-term visits, and the MFA consular portal says it can be obtained without visiting a Georgian Embassy or consulate, through the official e-Visa portal. Visa on arrival is not available.

Since 1 March 2026, a foreigner may be employed or do paid work in Georgia only with the right to work plus a D1 visa, a work residence permit or another residence permit. A short-term visa or e-Visa does not give that right.

Transit through Georgia also requires a visa for Indian citizens. If your route only connects through Georgia, check the transit rules on geoconsul.gov.ge before you book.

How much does the Georgian e-Visa cost Indians?

The e-Visa fee is USD 20 plus a 2% service fee. You pay online by Visa or MasterCard within 5 hours of being notified to pay. The fee is not refundable, including when the e-Visa is denied, so check your documents before you pay.

For comparison, the sticker visa through the Embassy costs INR 1790 / USD 20, plus a VFS service fee of INR 1,500 per application (including GST and a INR 150 convenience fee). Applicants at satellite locations also pay a mandatory courier charge of INR 846.

How do you apply online, step by step?

1. Open the official portal at evisa.gov.ge and start a new application.
2. Enter your passport details exactly as printed.
3. Upload a photo taken within the last 6 months, facing the camera directly.
4. Pay USD 20 plus the 2% service fee by Visa or MasterCard within 5 hours of the payment notification.
5. Wait for the decision, which takes not less than 5 working days.
6. Print the e-Visa and keep it with your supporting documents for the border.

Apply well before your flight, since the decision takes at least 5 working days. The e-Visa support desk handles portal applications; it cannot give updates on applications lodged through the Embassy.

What must you carry to the Georgian border?

An approved e-Visa is checked again on arrival. The e-Visa portal lists these documents for the border:

• Your passport (travel document).
• A document proving the purpose of travel, such as a hotel booking and itinerary for a holiday or an invitation for a business visit.
• Travel and health insurance.
• Proof of sufficient funds, such as a bank statement for the past three months, an employer reference or a sponsor's letter.
• Proof of accommodation for the entire stay.

Keep these as printouts as well as on your phone, in case the officer asks for paper copies.

e-Visa or sticker visa through VFS: which suits you?

Both are short-term ordinary visas listed under the same category, with single-entry stays of up to 30 days. For a straightforward holiday, the e-Visa is faster to lodge and avoids a trip to a centre. The sticker route suits travellers who prefer an in-person submission, and the Embassy route is the only way to apply for long-term D visas. VFS centres are in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Puducherry and Pune.

Do you need any visa if you already hold a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Possibly not. Indians holding a valid visa or residence permit listed in Government of Georgia Ordinance No. 256 may enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Issuing countries on the consular portal include the USA, UK, EU and Schengen states, Canada, Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Israel, New Zealand and the GCC states. The visa or permit must be valid when you cross the border. Check your issuing country on geoconsul.gov.ge before you skip the e-Visa.

For the hotel and flight proof the border officer may ask for, Yatra For Fun's Gurugram office prepares verifiable flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters, from INR 1,000 to INR 3,000. Contact us or WhatsApp +91 95230 91018.

Frequently asked questions

Can I work in Georgia on an e-Visa?

No. Since 1 March 2026, paid work in Georgia needs the right to work, obtained by the local employer from the State Employment Support Agency, followed by a D1 visa or a residence permit. A short-term visa or e-Visa does not give that right.

Is the Georgia e-Visa fee refunded if my application is denied?

No. The USD 20 fee plus the 2% service fee is not refundable, including when the e-Visa is denied.

Can I get a visa on arrival in Georgia instead of an e-Visa?

No. The MFA consular portal says Indian citizens must obtain an ordinary visa before entering Georgia, either an e-Visa or a sticker visa through the Embassy and VFS.

How long can I stay in Georgia on a short-term visa?

An ordinary single-entry visa allows up to 30 calendar days. Multiple-entry visas, for applicants who visited Georgia at least once in the previous year, allow up to 90 days in any 180.