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Georgia visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS Global + embassySources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Georgia visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Short Term Visa is INR 1790 / USD 20. Processing time (Short term visa (Embassy/VFS)): Minimum 10 working days (long-term tab: minimum 10 calendar days), from the day the application is delivered to the Embassy. Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai and Cochin (9 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

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Georgia visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
INR 1790 / USD 20Short Term Visa
Processing time
Minimum 10 working days (long-term tab: minimum 10 calendar days), from the day the application is delivered to the EmbassyShort term visa (Embassy/VFS)
Where to apply
14 locations listedAhmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh…
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Georgia visa?

Applies via: VFS Global + embassy

Who handles applications in India

Citizens of India must obtain an ordinary visa before entering Georgia for short-term visits. It is possible to obtain it without visiting a Georgian Embassy or Consular Office by applying through the official e-Visa Portal (evisa.gov.ge), or to apply through the Embassy of Georgia in India, where all documents are submitted via VFS Global after filling the online application at geoconsul.gov.ge (the VFS payment receipt must then be uploaded to the Georgian portal). Transit through Georgia also requires a visa, and Immigration (long-term D) visas are applied for at the Embassy of Georgia in India via VFS. The Embassy of Georgia is at 169 Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003 (tel +91 11 49 49 60 00, hotline +91-92054-88477, email delhi.emb@mfa.gov.ge).

Visa on arrival, eVisa or visa-free for Indians?

Visa on arrival
Not available: the MFA consular portal says Indian citizens must obtain an ordinary visa before entering Georgia for short-term visits, either an e-Visa from evisa.gov.ge or a sticker visa through the Embassy/VFS.
eVisa / online visa
Available: Indians can apply online at https://www.evisa.gov.ge (USD 20 + 2% service fee, decision in not less than 5 working days); print the e-Visa and carry the supporting documents for the border.
Visa-free entry
Conditional: Indians holding a valid visa and/or residence permit listed in Government of Georgia Ordinance No. 256 (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) may enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period; the visa or permit must be valid when crossing the border. Without such a document, Indians need an e-Visa or a sticker visa before travel; check your issuing country on geoconsul.gov.ge.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Complete the application form

    Fill in the Georgia visa application form linked from the official pages below.

  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  3. 3

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.

  4. 4

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa and others listed below.

  5. 5

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

  6. 6

    Track your application

    Track the application status as described on the official pages.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Georgia visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Short Term Visa

    INR 1790 / USD 20

    INR as per current exchange rate, subject to change without notice; non-refundable; Cash/Card

  • Long Term Visa

    INR 1790 / USD 20

    Non-refundable

  • Transit

    INR 1790 / USD 20

    As listed on the VFS Transit tab

  • e-Visa

    20 USD + 2% service fee

    Paid online by Visa or MasterCard within 5 hours of notification; not refundable

  • Work Visa (D1 category)

    INR 1790 / USD 20

    Long Term Visa fee for D1, D2, D4 and D5 on the VFS India long-term visa tab, October 2026 (regular processing only); INR at the current exchange rate, subject to change; non-refundable; cash or card. Plus VFS service fee INR 1,500 per application (INR 846 courier at satellite locations). The D1 visa is issued only on the basis of the right to work (see the right-to-work fee row).

  • Right to work for a labour immigrant (State Employment Support Agency, Georgia)

    Up to GEL 500

    Statutory maximum service fee for giving the right to work, including expedited review (Law of Georgia on Labour Migration, Article 13-4); paid to the State Employment Support Agency; the right is obtained via the local employer. No INR amount published.

  • Student Visa (D3 adult / D6 minor), regular processing

    INR 1790 / USD 20

    VFS India long-term visa tab, October 2026 (INR at the current exchange rate, subject to change; non-refundable); minimum 30 working days. Plus VFS service fee INR 1,500 per application, NEET validation INR 538 for medical students and INR 846 courier at satellite locations.

  • Student Visa (D3 / D6), priority processing

    INR 8950 / USD 100

    From 1 July 2026 (Embassy of Georgia notice via VFS India); minimum 15 working days; INR as published by VFS India, October 2026

  • Student Visa (D3 / D6), urgent priority processing

    INR 17900 / USD 200

    From 1 July 2026; minimum 10 working days; INR as published by VFS India, October 2026

Service fee: 1500 INR per application (Inc. of GST and Convenience Fee of INR 150) for PAN India Centers; mandatory courier for satellite locations INR 846 (not applicable for VFS New Delhi); NEET validation charges INR 538 for medical student category.

Checklist

What documents are required for a Georgia visa from India?

All applicants

11 items
  • Online Visa Application Form (www.geoconsul.gov.ge) completed and signed, in BLOCK letters; authorization if submitted by a third person; signed by legal guardian for minors
  • Travel document issued within the last 10 years, valid at least three months beyond the visa validity, undamaged, no unofficial records, at least two empty pages
  • Document evidencing payment of the visa fee (20 USD)
  • Copy of tickets purchased or booking of tickets
  • Proof of accommodation in Georgia (rental agreement, hotel reservation, or invitation confirming accommodation)
  • Proof of financial funds during the travel to and stay in Georgia (e.g. bank statement for the last three months duly stamped and signed by the bank; receipt of a grant/study financing; a sponsor's letter; any other document confirming availability of financial funds)
  • Travel and health insurance valid for the period of stay and all over Georgia, covering health-related expenses and death
  • Document confirming the purpose of travel
  • Duly notarized letter of invitation from the inviting person in Georgia, if invited
  • For minors: consent of legal representative(s) with birth certificate; affidavits/consent letters, birth and marriage certificates must be notary attested and apostilled from MEA (apostille within 6 months)
  • One set of hard copies plus scanned documents uploaded with the online application; originals carried for verification only

e-Visa (at the border)

5 items
  • Travel document/passport
  • Document proving purpose of travel
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Document proving sufficient financial means (bank statement of past three months, employer reference, sponsor letter etc.)
  • Proof of accommodation for the entire stay

Long term immigration visa (all D categories)

3 items
  • 04 months valid Travel and Health insurance
  • Documents in Georgian or English, or with notarized Georgian/English translation; apostilled or legalized where required
  • Category checklists for D1, D2, D3, D4 and D5 published by VFS

Student Visa (D3)

8 items
  • University invitation letter not older than 3 months
  • Rector's Order (mandatory)
  • MEA attestation not older than 6 months
  • Notarized affidavit sponsorship letter with sponsor's ID number (Aadhaar or passport) matching bank statement name
  • Accommodation letter with cadastral code, address and duration (notarized agreement if rented)
  • Student insurance policy covering the territory of Georgia
  • NEET certificate validation at VFS centre for Indian medical students
  • Same Name Affidavit with MEA attestation if names differ across documents

Appointment, tracking and appeal (Embassy/VFS route)

5 items
  • Book an appointment online with VFS Global Georgia India (visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/geo) at one of 14 centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Puducherry, Pune (e.g. New Delhi Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Puducherry 09:00-13:00)
  • After paying at VFS, upload the scanned VFS payment receipt to geoconsul.gov.ge; carry originals for verification only
  • Processing periods start when the application reaches the Embassy; track the delivery date via VFS 'track your application'; the e-Visa support desk cannot give updates on Embassy applications, and only the applicant or a legal representative can get information on a decision
  • Appeal: a refusal (or termination) can be appealed within 10 business days of learning of the decision, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the appeal and attachments must be in Georgian or with a certified Georgian translation; it may be filed by the applicant, a parent/legal representative of a minor, or a representative with a certified power of attorney; a rejected appeal can be taken to the common courts within one month
  • The e-Visa fee is not refunded if the e-Visa is denied

Photo

What are the Georgia visa photo specifications?

Size
Digital photo 472 x 610 pixels; scanned photo 4 x 5.16 cm at 300 DPI
Background
Not published
  • Recent digital colour photograph uploaded with the online application form
  • Must meet ICAO standards
  • Photograph can be clicked at VFS
  • e-Visa: photo taken within 6 months, directly facing the camera

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Georgia visa?

Required

Travel and health insurance valid for the period of stay in Georgia and all over Georgia, covering expenses related to health status and death; 04 months valid travel and health insurance required for all long-term visa categories.

Processing

How long does Georgia visa processing take?

Short term visa (Embassy/VFS)
Minimum 10 working days (long-term tab: minimum 10 calendar days), from the day the application is delivered to the Embassy
Long term (D1, D2, D4, D5)
Minimum 2 months from the day the application is delivered to the Embassy of Georgia (VFS India long-term visa tab, October 2026)
e-Visa
Not less than 5 working days
Right to work (needed before a D1 work visa)
Up to 30 calendar days after the complete application is submitted (same for extensions); a worker outside Georgia must then apply for the D1 visa within 30 calendar days of getting the right to work
Student Visa (D3 adult / D6 minor)
Regular: minimum 30 working days; priority: minimum 15 working days; urgent priority: minimum 10 working days, from the day the application reaches the Embassy (VFS India, from 1 July 2026). The VFS long-term overview gives the regular period as within 30 calendar days.
Work Visa (D1) - MFA statutory decision period
The MFA consular portal states decisions on D-category visas (except D5) are made within 30 calendar days of the application and on D5 within 10 calendar days; VFS India quotes a minimum of 2 months for D1, D2, D4 and D5

Visa types

Which Georgia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short term visa (ordinary visa; max 30 days single entry, 90 days in any 180)

  • Short term visa (sticker, via Embassy/VFS)
  • e-Visa (short-term, via evisa.gov.ge)
  • Ordinary single-entry visa (up to 30 calendar days)
  • Ordinary multiple-entry visa (up to five years; only for applicants who visited Georgia at least once during the previous year and have grounds for multiple entries; max 90 days in any 180)

Transit

  • Transit

Long term immigration visa (multiple entries; 90 days or one year validity and stay)

  • Work Visa (D1 category)
  • Interns, freelancers, volunteers and mass media (D2 category)
  • Student Visa (D3 category, aged 18+ at issue)
  • Family Reunion Visa (D4 category)
  • Individuals who have right of owning property in Georgia (D5 category)
  • Study for more than 90 days - minor, and family members of a minor student (D6 category, from 1 September 2026)

Long stay

Georgia study and work visas for Indians

Work Visa (D1 category) with the right to work

Work

For Indians taking a job with an employer in Georgia. Since 1 March 2026 paid work needs the right to work: the Georgian employer applies for it through the State Employment Support Agency's portal (labourmigration.moh.gov.ge); the worker then applies for a D1 immigration visa at the Embassy of Georgia in India by filing the online form at geoconsul.gov.ge and submitting documents at VFS Global.

  • Only a foreigner who holds the right to work together with a D1 visa, a work residence permit or another residence permit may be employed or do paid work in Georgia (Law on Labour Migration, Article 13-1); a short-term visa or e-Visa does not give that right
  • Right to work granted by the State Employment Support Agency (Ministry of IDPs, Labour, Health and Social Affairs) for a specific local employer and position; it cannot be transferred
  • The employer (local employer) applies; decision within 30 calendar days of a complete application; service fee up to GEL 500
  • Apply for the D1 visa within 30 calendar days of getting the right to work (or, if already legally in Georgia, for a work or IT residence permit within 10 calendar days)
  • D1 checklist: online application form, passport issued within the last 10 years and valid at least 3 months beyond the visa with 2 empty pages, USD 20 visa-fee receipt, ticket booking, employment contract stating duration and pay (or another document confirming the business/professional relationship), proof of accommodation, proof of funds (3-month bank statement, employment letter stating salary or sponsor's letter, or a notarised invitation), travel and health insurance for the visa period
  • The worker's registration code in the Ministry's unified labour-migration database is required; a D1 application without it is not accepted
  • All long-term visas: 4 months' valid travel and health insurance; documents in Georgian or English (or notarised translation), apostilled by the MEA where required
  • D1 visa: multiple entries, 90 calendar days' validity and stay; workers already registered on 1 March 2026 must obtain the right to work and a residence permit by 1 January 2027
Official page

Student Visa (D3 category)

Study

For Indians aged 18 or over admitted to an authorised Georgian education institution, including MBBS students. Apply for the D3 immigration visa at the Embassy of Georgia in India: file the online form at geoconsul.gov.ge, upload documents, and submit hard copies at a VFS Global centre (NEET validation is done at VFS for medical students). Minors studying for more than 90 days get the D6 visa from 1 September 2026.

  • Order of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia allowing the student to study in Georgia
  • Rector's/Dean's Order confirming admission to an authorised Georgian educational institution (mandatory); university invitation letter not older than 3 months
  • NEET score card for MBBS or equivalent programmes, validated at the VFS centre (INR 538); IELTS/TOEFL result optional
  • Educational documents apostilled by the MEA (attestation not older than 6 months); same-name affidavit with MEA attestation if names differ
  • Proof of funds: 3 months' original bank statements stamped and signed, or a notarised sponsorship affidavit with the sponsor's Aadhaar/passport number, the sponsor's 3-month bank statement and salary certificate, or a grant/scholarship letter
  • Proof of accommodation with cadastral code, address and duration (notarised agreement if rented)
  • Student insurance policy covering Georgia, valid at least 4 months
  • Aged 18 or over when the visa is issued (from 1 September 2026); D3 validity remains 90 days
  • Minors: D6 visa (one-year validity and stay) for study over 90 days; parents/legal representatives and minor siblings can also get D6 visas until the student turns 18; D6 visas end if the study status is suspended (after 90 days), terminated or completed
  • Visa fee receipt (USD 20 regular, USD 100 priority, USD 200 urgent priority) and ticket booking
Official page

Family Reunion Visa (D4 category)

Family

Long-term immigration visa for joining family in Georgia. Apply at the Embassy of Georgia in India: online form at geoconsul.gov.ge, then documents at a VFS Global centre. The checklist does not set out which relatives qualify; it asks for a document confirming the purpose of travel and a notarised invitation from the person in Georgia.

  • Online visa application form in BLOCK letters, signed; passport issued within 10 years, valid 3 months beyond the visa, 2 empty pages
  • USD 20 visa fee receipt (INR 1790 regular) and ticket booking
  • Document confirming the purpose of travel and a duly notarised letter of invitation from the inviting person in Georgia
  • Proof of accommodation: confirmation from a company/person in Georgia, a notarised rental agreement or the invitee's proof of ownership, or a hotel booking
  • Proof of funds: sponsor's confirmation of funds, or own funds with a 3-month bank statement
  • Travel and health insurance valid for the visa period (4 months for all long-term visas)
  • Minors: consent of legal representative(s) and birth certificate; affidavits, birth and marriage certificates notarised and apostilled by the MEA (apostille within 6 months)
  • Processing: minimum 2 months (VFS India)
Official page

Interns, freelancers, volunteers and mass media (D2 category)

Other

Long-term immigration visa for participants in international programmes, journalists and media crew, and members of liberal professions (freelancers). Apply at the Embassy of Georgia in India via geoconsul.gov.ge and a VFS Global centre.

  • Purpose documents (one of): participation in an international programme listed by Georgia's Ministry of Education and Science; a professional organisation's or employer's letter confirming journalistic activity abroad (or assistance in it); a document confirming the journalistic purpose of travel; proof of being a member of a liberal profession (certificate or professional-association certificate) with an invitation
  • Proof of accommodation (notarised host confirmation, rental agreement or hotel booking)
  • Proof of funds: invitation covering costs, own funds with a 3-month bank statement, employment letter stating salary, sponsor's letter, grant or scholarship
  • USD 20 visa fee receipt (INR 1790), ticket booking, travel and health insurance (4 months for long-term visas); processing minimum 2 months (VFS India)
Official page

Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Georgia visa?

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Cochin
  • Goa
  • Hyderabad
  • Jaipur
  • Jalandhar
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi
  • Puducherry
  • Pune

Which office covers your state

Embassy of Georgia, New Delhi (169 Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003)
All of India (consular district also covers Thailand, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives)

Statistics & changes

Georgia visa statistics and recent rule changes

Recent rule changes

  • D3 study visas are limited to applicants aged 18 or over at issue; a new D6 visa (one-year validity and stay) covers minor students and their parents/legal representatives and minor siblings, at the same USD 20 / 100 / 200 fee levels.

    Official notice

  • Expedited processing introduced for D3 student visas: regular USD 20 / INR 1790 (minimum 30 working days), priority USD 100 / INR 8950 (minimum 15 working days), urgent priority USD 200 / INR 17900 (minimum 10 working days).

    Official notice

  • Paid work in Georgia (with a local employer, including remotely, or self-employed) by foreigners without permanent residence is allowed only after obtaining the right to work from the State Employment Support Agency; the D1 visa and work residence permits are issued on that basis. Workers registered in the labour-migration database on 1 March 2026 must obtain the right to work and a residence permit by 1 January 2027.

    Official notice

FAQ

Georgia visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Georgia visa fee for Indian citizens?

Short Term Visa: INR 1790 / USD 20; Long Term Visa: INR 1790 / USD 20; Transit: INR 1790 / USD 20. 6 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: 1500 INR per application (Inc. of GST and Convenience Fee of INR 150) for PAN India Centers; mandatory courier for satellite locations INR 846 (not applicable for VFS New Delhi); NEET validation charges INR 538 for medical student category..

What documents are required for a Georgia visa from India?

Online Visa Application Form (www.geoconsul.gov.ge) completed and signed, in BLOCK letters; authorization if submitted by a third person; signed by legal guardian for minors; Travel document issued within the last 10 years, valid at least three months beyond the visa validity, undamaged, no unofficial records, at least two empty pages; Document evidencing payment of the visa fee (20 USD); Copy of tickets purchased or booking of tickets; Proof of accommodation in Georgia (rental agreement, hotel reservation, or invitation confirming accommodation); Proof of financial funds during the travel to and stay in Georgia (e.g. bank statement for the last three months duly stamped and signed by the bank; receipt of a grant/study financing; a sponsor's letter; any other document confirming availability of financial funds). Plus 5 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 4 visa categories.

How long does Georgia visa processing take for Indians?

Short term visa (Embassy/VFS): Minimum 10 working days (long-term tab: minimum 10 calendar days), from the day the application is delivered to the Embassy; Long term (D1, D2, D4, D5): Minimum 2 months from the day the application is delivered to the Embassy of Georgia (VFS India long-term visa tab, October 2026); e-Visa: Not less than 5 working days.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Georgia visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Puducherry, Pune.

Can Indians get a Georgia visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: the MFA consular portal says Indian citizens must obtain an ordinary visa before entering Georgia for short-term visits, either an e-Visa from evisa.gov.ge or a sticker visa through the Embassy/VFS. eVisa — Available: Indians can apply online at https://www.evisa.gov.ge (USD 20 + 2% service fee, decision in not less than 5 working days); print the e-Visa and carry the supporting documents for the border. Visa-free entry — Conditional: Indians holding a valid visa and/or residence permit listed in Government of Georgia Ordinance No. 256 (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) may enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period; the visa or permit must be valid when crossing the border. Without such a document, Indians need an e-Visa or a sticker visa before travel; check your issuing country on geoconsul.gov.ge.

What photo size is required for a Georgia visa?

Size: Digital photo 472 x 610 pixels; scanned photo 4 x 5.16 cm at 300 DPI.

Is travel medical insurance required for a Georgia visa?

Yes. Travel and health insurance valid for the period of stay in Georgia and all over Georgia, covering expenses related to health status and death; 04 months valid travel and health insurance required for all long-term visa categories.

Which Georgia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short term visa (ordinary visa; max 30 days single entry, 90 days in any 180), Transit and Long term immigration visa (multiple entries; 90 days or one year validity and stay). 11 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

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