How to Get a Georgia Visa from India in 2026 (Full Guide)

Georgia gives Indian travellers more options than most visa-required countries, and the cheapest route depends on the passport stamps you already hold. Everything below is as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Our Georgia visa page for Indians keeps a short summary of the same rules.

Can you visit Georgia without a visa?

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

Without one of those documents, you need an e-Visa or a sticker visa before travel. There is no visa on arrival, and transit through Georgia also requires a visa.

e-Visa or Embassy sticker visa: which should you choose?

For most tourists, the e-Visa is quicker and needs no visit to a VFS centre. The sticker route suits applicants who prefer to submit hard copies through the Embassy, and it is the route for long-term (D) visas. VFS also lists a transit visa at the same INR 1790 / USD 20.

How do you apply through VFS and the Embassy?

1. Fill in the online visa application at geoconsul.gov.ge, in BLOCK letters, and upload scanned documents and a digital photo (472 x 610 pixels, ICAO standard).
2. Book an appointment online with VFS Global 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-Friday 09:00-17:00; Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin and Puducherry 09:00-13:00.
3. Submit one set of hard copies at VFS, carry originals for verification only, and pay the visa fee and service fee. The photograph can be clicked at VFS.
4. Upload the scanned VFS payment receipt to geoconsul.gov.ge.
5. Track the delivery date via VFS 'track your application'. The e-Visa support desk cannot give updates on Embassy applications.

What documents does the Embassy of Georgia ask for?

• Signed online application form; an authorisation if a third person submits; a guardian's signature for minors
• Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least three months beyond the visa, undamaged, with at least two empty pages
• Proof of payment of the visa fee
• Copy of tickets purchased, or a ticket booking
• Accommodation proof: a hotel reservation, rental agreement or invitation confirming accommodation
• Proof of funds, such as a three-month bank statement stamped and signed by the bank, a sponsor's letter or a grant receipt
• Travel and health insurance valid for the whole stay and all over Georgia, covering health-related expenses and death
• A document confirming the purpose of travel, and a notarised invitation letter if someone in Georgia invites you
• Minors: consent of the legal representative(s) with birth certificate; affidavits and certificates notarised and apostilled by the MEA, with the apostille within 6 months

ITR, Form 16 and salary slips are not named on the Embassy checklist; it asks for proof of funds in any of the forms above. A flight reservation meets the 'booking of tickets' line.

How long does each Georgia visa take?

Processing periods start when the application reaches the Embassy, not when you visit VFS. A single-entry ordinary visa allows up to 30 calendar days; a multiple-entry visa of up to five years is only for applicants who visited Georgia at least once during the previous year and have grounds for multiple entries.

Which long-term visa fits study, work or family?

• D1 work visa: since 1 March 2026, paid work needs the right to work, applied for by your Georgian employer through the State Employment Support Agency. It is decided within 30 calendar days, costs up to GEL 500, and you then apply for the D1 within 30 calendar days. A short-term visa or e-Visa never gives the right to work.
• D2: interns, freelancers, volunteers and mass media.
• D3 student visa: for applicants aged 18 or over at issue (from 1 September 2026), including MBBS students, who need NEET validation at VFS (INR 538), a Rector's Order and an MEA-apostilled education file.
• D4 family reunion and D5 for people with the right to own property in Georgia.
• D6: minors studying for more than 90 days and their parents or minor siblings, from 1 September 2026.

All long-term categories need 4 months' valid travel and health insurance and documents in Georgian or English, apostilled by the MEA where required.

What if Georgia refuses your visa?

Georgia does not publish official refusal statistics for Indian applicants. 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 its attachments must be in Georgian or carry a certified Georgian translation, and it may be filed by you, a parent or legal representative of a minor, or a representative with a certified power of attorney. If the appeal is rejected, you can go to the common courts within one month. Fees are not refunded, including the e-Visa fee.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, 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

How long can I stay in Georgia on a single-entry visa?

A single-entry ordinary visa allows a stay of up to 30 calendar days. Multiple-entry visas allow a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.

Can I work in Georgia on an e-Visa?

No. Under the Law on Labour Migration, only a foreigner holding the right to work together with a D1 visa, a work residence permit or another residence permit may do paid work in Georgia. A short-term visa or e-Visa does not give that right.

Do I need travel insurance for a Georgia visa?

Yes. Insurance must be valid for the period of stay and all over Georgia, covering health-related expenses and death. Long-term visa applicants need 4 months' valid travel and health insurance.

Where is the Embassy of Georgia in India?

The Embassy of Georgia is at 169 Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003 (tel +91 11 49 49 60 00, email delhi.emb@mfa.gov.ge). It covers all of India, and documents for sticker visas are submitted through VFS Global.