Georgia Visa Fee from India 2026: Every Charge in Rupees

Georgia's base visa fee is low, but several smaller charges sit around it, and they depend on the route and the centre you choose. Below is every charge we could verify, in rupees where VFS publishes rupees. Amounts are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. VFS notes that INR visa amounts follow the current exchange rate and can change without notice. For visa types and documents, see our Georgia visa guide for Indians.

What does each Georgia visa cost in rupees?

The visa fee is the same for tourists, transit passengers and most long-term categories. Only student visas offer paid faster processing.

Two 2026 changes shape student costs. From 1 July 2026 the Embassy introduced priority and urgent priority processing for D3 student visas. From 1 September 2026, D3 visas are issued only to applicants aged 18 or over, and a new D6 visa for minor students, their parents or legal representatives and minor siblings uses the same USD 20, USD 100 and USD 200 fee levels. Work, freelancer, family and property-owner visas (D1, D2, D4, D5) have regular processing only, for which VFS quotes a minimum of 2 months.

What does VFS Global add on top of the visa fee?

On the Embassy route you also pay VFS Global, which receives documents for the Embassy of Georgia at 14 centres in India:

• Service fee: INR 1500 per application, including GST and a convenience fee of INR 150, at all centres across India.
• Mandatory courier at satellite locations: INR 846. It does not apply at VFS New Delhi.
• NEET validation: INR 538, only for the medical student category.

So a tourist submitting at VFS New Delhi pays two charges, the visa fee and the service fee. The same tourist at a satellite centre pays three. Ask VFS which centres it treats as satellite locations when you book; the fee rule is published, but the centre-by-centre list is not in the material we reviewed.

Is the e-Visa cheaper than going through VFS?

Usually, yes, for a short trip. The e-Visa on evisa.gov.ge costs USD 20 plus a 2% service fee, with no VFS service fee or courier on top. It is paid online by Visa or MasterCard within 5 hours of being notified, and the decision takes not less than 5 working days. The catch: the e-Visa fee is not refunded if the e-Visa is denied, exactly like the sticker visa fee.

Is the Georgia visa fee refunded if you are refused?

No. VFS lists the short-term, long-term and transit fees as non-refundable, and the e-Visa fee is not refunded on denial. If the Embassy refuses your visa, you can appeal to Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 10 business days of learning of the decision, in Georgian or with a certified Georgian translation. A rejected appeal can go to the common courts within one month. Our sources do not publish a fee for the appeal itself.

Which costs are not visa fees but still add up?

• Travel and health insurance: mandatory for your whole stay and valid all over Georgia, covering health expenses and death; long-term visas need 4 months' cover. Georgia does not set a price; you buy it from an insurer.
• Right to work (work visa only): since 1 March 2026, your Georgian employer obtains the right to work from the State Employment Support Agency, for a service fee of up to GEL 500. No rupee amount is published.
• Apostille and notarisation: minors' consent letters, birth and marriage certificates must be notarised and apostilled from the MEA.
• Travel bookings: the checklist asks for a copy of tickets purchased or a ticket booking, and proof of accommodation.

Who can skip the fee entirely?

Indians who hold a valid visa or residence permit from a country on Georgia's Ordinance No. 256 list (for example the USA, UK, EU and Schengen states, Canada, Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Israel, New Zealand or the GCC states) can enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period, provided that document is valid when they cross the border. Check your issuing country on geoconsul.gov.ge before paying for any visa.

For the ticket booking and accommodation proof, Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or contact us.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay the Georgia visa fee by card at VFS?

Yes. VFS lists cash or card for the INR 1790 visa fee. After paying, upload the scanned VFS payment receipt to your application on geoconsul.gov.ge.

Why does the Georgia visa fee in rupees change?

The visa fee is fixed at USD 20, and VFS converts it to INR at the current exchange rate, subject to change without notice. INR 1790 is the amount VFS published in October 2026.

How much is the Georgia work visa fee for Indians?

The D1 work visa fee is INR 1790 / USD 20 plus the INR 1500 VFS service fee. The visa is issued only after your Georgian employer obtains your right to work, which carries a service fee of up to GEL 500.

Does the Georgia e-Visa have a rupee price?

No. The e-Visa portal charges USD 20 plus a 2% service fee, paid online by Visa or MasterCard, so the rupee amount depends on your card's conversion.