# How to Apply for a Georgia Tourist Visa from India

> Two routes to a Georgia tourist visa from India: the e-Visa at evisa.gov.ge or the Embassy sticker visa through VFS. Fees, steps, documents and appeal rules.

_Published: 2026-10-21 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1242_

## TL;DR

Indians need a visa for Georgia unless they hold a qualifying visa or residence permit from a country on Ordinance No. 256, such as the USA, UK or a Schengen state. Apply for an e-Visa at evisa.gov.ge (USD 20 + 2% service fee, at least 5 working days) or for a sticker visa through the Embassy of Georgia in New Delhi via VFS Global (INR 1790 / USD 20, minimum 10 working days).

## Key takeaways

- There is no visa on arrival for Indians in Georgia; transit also needs a visa.
- Holders of a valid visa or residence permit from an Ordinance No. 256 country (USA, UK, EU/Schengen and others) can enter visa-free for 90 days in 180.
- e-Visa: USD 20 + 2% service fee, decision in not less than 5 working days, fee not refunded if denied.
- Sticker visa: INR 1790 / USD 20 plus INR 1500 VFS fee, minimum 10 working days from delivery to the Embassy.
- A refusal can be appealed to Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 10 business days.

**Indians can apply for a Georgia tourist visa in two ways: an e-Visa at evisa.gov.ge (USD 20 + 2% service fee, at least 5 working days) or a sticker visa via the Embassy of Georgia in New Delhi, filed online at geoconsul.gov.ge and submitted at one of 14 VFS Global centres (INR 1790 / USD 20).**

## Article

Both routes give you a short-term ordinary visa for tourism. Which one fits depends on how much time you have and whether you want to visit a centre. This guide walks through each route, as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. For other visa categories, student and work routes, and updates, see our Georgia visa guide.

### Do you need a Georgia visa at all?
Usually, yes. Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Indian citizens must obtain an ordinary visa before entering Georgia for short-term visits. There is no visa on arrival, and transit through Georgia also requires a visa.

The exception: if you hold a valid visa or residence permit issued by a country on Government of Georgia Ordinance No. 256, you may enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. The issuing countries listed on the consular portal include the USA, UK, EU and Schengen states, Canada, Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Israel, New Zealand and the GCC states. The visa or permit must be valid on the day you cross the border. Check your issuing country on geoconsul.gov.ge before you apply.

### e-Visa or Embassy sticker visa: which route suits you?
Featuree-Visa (evisa.gov.ge)Sticker visa (Embassy via VFS)Where you applyOnline onlyOnline form at geoconsul.gov.ge, then documents at a VFS centreVisa feeUSD 20 + 2% service feeINR 1790 / USD 20Other chargesNone listedVFS service fee INR 1500; INR 846 courier at satellite locationsPaymentVisa or MasterCard, within 5 hours of notificationCash or card at VFSProcessingNot less than 5 working daysMinimum 10 working days from delivery to the EmbassyIf refusedFee not refundedFee non-refundablePhotoTaken within 6 months, directly facing the cameraDigital 472 x 610 pixels, ICAO standards; can be clicked at VFSThe e-Visa is quicker and needs no centre visit. The Embassy route suits travellers who want to hand over documents in person. Note that a multiple-entry ordinary visa (up to five years) is given only to applicants who visited Georgia at least once during the previous year and have grounds for multiple entries.

### How do you apply through the Embassy and VFS, step by step?
- Fill the online form at geoconsul.gov.ge in BLOCK letters and sign it. Upload scanned documents and a recent digital colour photo with the application.
- Book a VFS appointment on the VFS Global Georgia booking page at one of 14 centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Puducherry or Pune. New Delhi is open Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00; Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin and Puducherry, 09:00-13:00.
- Submit one set of hard copies at VFS. Carry originals for verification only.
- Pay the INR 1790 / USD 20 visa fee and the INR 1500 VFS service fee (inclusive of GST and a convenience fee of INR 150). Satellite locations add a mandatory INR 846 courier charge.
- Upload the VFS payment receipt, scanned, to geoconsul.gov.ge. The Embassy requires this step.
- Track the delivery date through VFS 'track your application'. The e-Visa support desk cannot give updates on Embassy applications.

### How do you apply for the Georgia e-Visa?
- Apply on the official Georgia e-Visa portal and upload a photo taken within the last 6 months, directly facing the camera.
- When notified, pay USD 20 + 2% service fee by Visa or MasterCard within 5 hours.
- Allow not less than 5 working days for the decision.
- Print the e-Visa. At the border, carry your passport, a document proving the purpose of travel, travel and health insurance, proof of sufficient funds (such as a bank statement of the past three months, an employer reference or a sponsor letter) and proof of accommodation for the entire stay.

### Which documents go into a Georgia tourist file?
The Embassy's ordinary-visa checklist asks for:

- A passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least three months beyond the visa's validity, undamaged, with no unofficial records and at least two empty pages.
- The document showing payment of the visa fee.
- A copy of tickets purchased or a booking of tickets.
- Proof of accommodation: a rental agreement, hotel reservation or invitation confirming accommodation.
- Proof of funds, for example a bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank, a sponsor's letter or a grant receipt.
- Travel and health insurance valid for the stay and all over Georgia, covering health-related expenses and death.
- A document confirming the purpose of travel, plus a duly notarized invitation letter if someone in Georgia invites you.
The checklist does not name ITR, Form 16 or salary slips; it asks for proof of funds in the forms above. For minors, the consent of the legal representative(s) and the birth certificate are required, and affidavits, birth and marriage certificates must be notary attested and apostilled by the MEA, with the apostille within 6 months. If you want the flight booking, hotel reservation and itinerary prepared together, see our visa document bundle.

### How long does it take, and what if you are refused?
A sticker visa takes a minimum of 10 working days from the day the application is delivered to the Embassy (one VFS page gives a minimum of 10 calendar days), so allow for transit time from your centre. An ordinary single-entry visa allows a stay of up to 30 calendar days.

If you are refused, you can appeal to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 10 business days of learning of the decision. The appeal and attachments must be in Georgian or carry a certified Georgian translation. A parent can file for a minor, or a representative can file with a certified power of attorney. If the appeal is rejected, you can take it to the common courts within one month. Only you or your legal representative can get information on the decision.

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### Frequently asked questions

#### Can Indians get a Georgia visa on arrival?
No. Georgia's consular portal says Indian citizens must obtain an ordinary visa before entering for short-term visits, either an e-Visa from evisa.gov.ge or a sticker visa through the Embassy and VFS. The only exception is visa-free entry for holders of a qualifying visa or residence permit under Ordinance No. 256.

#### How long can I stay in Georgia on a tourist visa?
An ordinary single-entry visa allows up to 30 calendar days. Ordinary multiple-entry visas, valid up to five years, allow a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period and are only for applicants who visited Georgia at least once in the previous year.

#### Is travel insurance compulsory for a Georgia visa?
Yes. The Embassy's checklist asks for travel and health insurance valid for the period of stay and all over Georgia, covering health-related expenses and death. e-Visa holders must also carry travel and health insurance at the border.

#### What photo size does a Georgia visa need?
For the Embassy route, a digital photo of 472 x 610 pixels, or a scanned photo of 4 x 5.16 cm at 300 DPI, meeting ICAO standards; it can be taken at VFS. For the e-Visa, the photo must be taken within 6 months, directly facing the camera.

## Steps

1. **Check whether you need a visa** — If you hold a valid visa or residence permit from a country on Georgia's Ordinance No. 256 list, you may enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180; otherwise apply for a visa.
2. **Choose the e-Visa or the Embassy route** — Apply online at evisa.gov.ge (USD 20 + 2% service fee, not less than 5 working days) or through the Embassy of Georgia via VFS (INR 1790 / USD 20, minimum 10 working days).
3. **Fill the online application** — For the Embassy route, complete the form at geoconsul.gov.ge in BLOCK letters, sign it and upload scans of your documents and photo.
4. **Book and attend a VFS appointment** — Book at one of 14 VFS Global centres, submit one set of hard copies and carry originals for verification.
5. **Pay the fees** — Pay the INR 1790 / USD 20 visa fee and the INR 1500 VFS service fee by cash or card; satellite locations add an INR 846 courier charge.
6. **Upload the VFS receipt** — Upload the scanned VFS payment receipt to geoconsul.gov.ge, as the Embassy requires.
7. **Track and collect** — Track the delivery date via VFS 'track your application'; processing starts when the application reaches the Embassy.

## FAQ

### Can Indians get a Georgia visa on arrival?

No. Georgia's consular portal says Indian citizens must obtain an ordinary visa before entering for short-term visits, either an e-Visa from evisa.gov.ge or a sticker visa through the Embassy and VFS. The only exception is visa-free entry for holders of a qualifying visa or residence permit under Ordinance No. 256.

### How long can I stay in Georgia on a tourist visa?

An ordinary single-entry visa allows up to 30 calendar days. Ordinary multiple-entry visas, valid up to five years, allow a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period and are only for applicants who visited Georgia at least once in the previous year.

### Is travel insurance compulsory for a Georgia visa?

Yes. The Embassy's checklist asks for travel and health insurance valid for the period of stay and all over Georgia, covering health-related expenses and death. e-Visa holders must also carry travel and health insurance at the border.

### What photo size does a Georgia visa need?

For the Embassy route, a digital photo of 472 x 610 pixels, or a scanned photo of 4 x 5.16 cm at 300 DPI, meeting ICAO standards; it can be taken at VFS. For the e-Visa, the photo must be taken within 6 months, directly facing the camera.

## Sources

1. [VFS Global Georgia India - Book an appointment](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/geo/book-an-appointment) — VFS Global
2. [Georgia e-VISA Portal - About e-Visa](https://www.evisa.gov.ge/GeoVisa/en/Home/AboutVisa) — Government of Georgia e-Visa Portal
3. [Embassy of Georgia in India - Check list for ordinary visa](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/georgia/india/english/pdf/common-checklist-georgia-2024.pdf) — Embassy of Georgia in India / VFS Global