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Georgia Visa for Nepali Citizens

Up-to-date Georgia visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.

At a glance — Georgia Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism

Processing time
5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours).
Stay duration
Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within any 180-day period across multiple visits.
Visa validity
120 days from date of issuance to enter Georgia.
Entries
Single (default).
Bank balance / financial proof
Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Georgia trip. Lower threshold than Schengen because Georgia is significantly cheaper to travel.
Where to apply
Apply online at evisa.gov.ge -> fill form + upload documents + pay USD fee -> wait for email decision -> print e-Visa PDF -> present at port of entry alongside passport.

Visa categories available

TouristGeorgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism

Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Georgia.

Stay
Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within any 180-day period across multiple visits.
Processing
5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours).

BusinessGeorgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Business

Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Georgia.

Stay
Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within 180 days.
Processing
5 working days for e-Visa; 10–15 days for sticker visa at VFS.

Family VisitGeorgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Visit to Family or Friends

Visiting family or friends resident in Georgia.

Stay
Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within 180 days.
Processing
5 working days for e-Visa.

StudentLong-Stay Residence Permit — Studies (issued in Georgia, not as a visa)

Full-time study at a recognised Georgian higher-education institution. Popular for Nepali students seeking affordable MBBS, dental, engineering, and business programmes.

Stay
Programme length; biometric residence-permit card valid 1 year initially, renewable.
Processing
Residence permit decision at Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express (extra fee).

WorkLong-Stay Residence Permit — Work (issued in Georgia, not as a visa)

Employment with a Georgian employer OR self-employment / business ownership in Georgia.

Stay
Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.
Processing
Residence permit decision at Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express.

TransitGeorgian Transit Visa

Transit through Georgia or a Georgian airport (Tbilisi TBS, Batumi BUS, Kutaisi KUT) en route to a third country.

Stay
Up to 5 days transit.
Processing
5 working days for e-Visa transit OR 10–15 days for sticker transit at VFS.

Multi-EntryPermanent Residence Permit (long-term path)

Long-term residence in Georgia after 6 years of continuous lawful residence on Work / Studies / Family permits, OR direct PR via investment (USD 300,000+ in Georgian real estate).

Stay
Permanent (no expiry; must visit Georgia at least once every 3 years to maintain).
Processing
Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express.

Required documents — Georgia tourist visa

  1. Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages)

    Color JPG/PNG; max 2 MB.

    Required
  2. Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background)

    JPG/PNG max 2 MB; uploaded to the e-Visa portal.

    Required
  3. Confirmed return / onward air ticket

    Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.

    Required
  4. Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay

    Required
  5. Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended)

    Original on bank letterhead, scanned and uploaded.

    Required
  6. Travel insurance (recommended but not mandatory)

    EUR 30,000 Schengen-style policy or any equivalent travel insurance.

    Conditional
  7. Cover letter explaining purpose of trip (1–2 pages)

    Strengthens borderline applications.

    Conditional
  8. ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)

    See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.

    Required
  9. Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)

    Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.

    Required
  10. 1. Business Income

    Applicants involved in business must submit the following:

    Conditional
  11. PAN Certificate

    Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

    Required
  12. Business Registration Certificate

    Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.

    Required
  13. Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)

    Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.

    Conditional
  14. Latest Audit Report

    Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.

    Required
  15. Tax Clearance Certificate

    Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

    Required
  16. 2. Salary-Based Income

    Applicants who are employed must provide:

    Conditional
  17. Salary Certificate / Salary Letter

    On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.

    Required
  18. Leave Approval Letter

    Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.

    Required
  19. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer

    Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.

    Required
  20. Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements

    Either 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.

    Required
  21. 3. Pension Income

    Applicants receiving pension must submit:

    Conditional
  22. Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)

    Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.

    Required
  23. Company ID Card (if available)

    Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).

    Conditional
  24. Recent Pension Bank Statement

    Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.

    Required
  25. Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank

    On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.

    Required
  26. 4. Rental Income

    Applicants earning rental income must provide:

    Conditional
  27. Land Ownership Certificate

    Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.

    Required
  28. Building Completion Certificate

    Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.

    Required
  29. Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate

    Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

    Required

Georgia embassy in Nepal

Mission
Embassy of Georgia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
Address
B-72, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021, India
Phone
+91 11 4143 4747
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.
Application centre
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.

Important notes

  • 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 "Schengen lite" 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.)
  • Travel medical insurance is recommended but NOT mandatory for Georgian short-stay visas. For long-stay residence permits, comprehensive Georgian health insurance from a registered Georgian insurer is required.
  • For Type D long-stay residence permits, applications are filed at any Georgian Public Service Hall (Sakrebulo) IN GEORGIA after arrival on a short-stay visa. Pre-arrival residence-permit applications via embassies are limited and rarely used.
  • Georgia uses Georgian Lari (GEL) — 1 USD ≈ 2.7 GEL (2026). Georgia is NOT in the Eurozone.
  • Georgia has a liberal foreign-investor regime: any non-EU national can register a Georgian company online via the Public Service Hall (no minimum capital required for an LLC), and ownership of a registered Georgian business is grounds for a 1-year work-and-investment residence permit.
  • Tbilisi and Batumi are popular destinations for Nepali students (low-cost MBBS programmes at Tbilisi State Medical University, David Tvildiani Medical University) and workers (hospitality, tech, agriculture). Long-stay Type D applications via Georgia have grown rapidly since 2018.
  • Georgia is one of the friendliest visa regimes in the world for Nepali passport holders — the e-Visa approval rate is consistently > 90 % for first-time applicants with clean travel history and clear funds proof.
  • Common refusal patterns for Nepal e-Visas: incomplete documentation (no return ticket, no hotel booking), unexplained funds source, prior overstays in any country, single applicants under 30 without dependants travelling without itinerary specifics.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Georgia visa — sourced from Georgia's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.

How long does a Georgia tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours).

What bank balance is required for a Georgia visa?

Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Georgia trip. Lower threshold than Schengen because Georgia is significantly cheaper to travel.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Georgia on a tourist visa?

Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within any 180-day period across multiple visits. (Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Georgia tourist visa?

Apply online at evisa.gov.ge -> fill form + upload documents + pay USD fee -> wait for email decision -> print e-Visa PDF -> present at port of entry alongside passport.

What documents are required for a Georgia tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages); Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background); Confirmed return / onward air ticket; Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay; Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended); ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed); Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application); PAN Certificate.

Where is the Georgia embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of Georgia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — B-72, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 4143 4747.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Georgia business visa?

Yes — Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Business. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Georgia. Processing: 5 working days for e-Visa; 10–15 days for sticker visa at VFS..

Is there an online portal to apply for a Georgia visa?

Yes — apply online 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.

How is the Georgia visa fee paid?

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 "Embassy of Georgia" at any Indian bank.

Can Yatra help with a Georgia visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Georgia including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

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