Quick answer
Indians need a visa for Georgia, but can apply online for an e-Visa at evisa.gov.ge. The fee is USD 20 plus a 2% service fee, plus a mandatory DuVerify check of USD 15, and a decision takes at least 5 working days. Indians who hold a valid visa or residence permit of a listed country (US, UK, Schengen states, Canada, Australia, Japan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and others) can enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Since 1 January 2026, all tourists need health and accident insurance of at least 30,000 GEL.
Georgia visa for Indians at a glance
| Visa needed for tourism? | Yes, unless you hold a valid visa or residence permit of a listed country12 |
|---|---|
| e-Visa fee | USD 20 + 2% service fee; plus DuVerify USD 15 per applicant31 |
| e-Visa processing | Not less than 5 working days3 |
| Visa-free with US/UK/Schengen/GCC etc. visa or residence | 90 days in any 180-day period2 |
| Insurance | Mandatory for all tourists from 1 January 2026; minimum cover 30,000 GEL4 |
| Passport | Valid at least 3 months beyond the visa, 2 free pages, issued within 10 years3 |
Visa options for Indian passport holders
e-Visa135
- Who can use it
- Indian ordinary passport holders (India is on the e-Visa country list)
- Stay
- Short stays under 90 days
- Fee
- USD 20 + 2% service fee; plus USD 15 per applicant for the mandatory DuVerify step
- Processing time
- Not less than 5 working days for a decision
- Where to apply
- https://www.evisa.gov.ge (apply only while outside Georgia)
- Good to know
- Two mandatory steps: the e-Visa application with fee payment, then a DuVerify application within 24 hours (link sent by email). Each traveller, including children, needs a separate e-Visa. Fees are not refundable. Print the e-Visa and carry it.
Visa-free entry for holders of certain visas or residence permits21
- Who can use it
- Indians holding a valid visa and/or residence permit of: Australia, Bahrain, Canada, EU/Schengen states listed (e.g. France, Germany, Italy, Spain), Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Switzerland, UAE, UK, USA and listed territories
- Stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- Not applicable
- Where to apply
- No application – show the valid visa or permit at the border
- Good to know
- The visa or residence permit must be valid at the moment you cross the Georgian border. An Israeli visa must be a physical stamp in the passport; Israeli e-visas are not accepted at the border.
Documents to prepare
- Passport valid at least 3 months after the Georgian visa expires, with at least 2 free pages, undamaged, and issued within the last 10 years.31
- For the e-Visa upload: photo, passport scan (single PDF), supporting document copy (if any), proof of accommodation, return flight ticket, travel insurance, proof of funds and proof of travel purpose.1
- Documents must be in English or Georgian.3
- Carry the same documents at the border: passport, purpose of travel, accommodation, insurance and proof of funds.5
Before you fly and on arrival
- From 1 January 2026 every tourist must hold health and accident insurance covering the whole stay (arrival and departure days included), minimum cover 30,000 GEL, in Georgian or English, from a Georgian or foreign insurer. You may be refused entry without it.41
- Visa-free travellers must show their valid supporting visa or residence permit at the border crossing.2
Applying from Kerala
- The e-Visa is fully online; no embassy or visa centre visit is needed from Kerala.5
- Keralites working in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain with a valid residence permit can enter visa-free for 90 days in 180.2
What changed recently
- 1 January 2026: Mandatory health and accident insurance (minimum 30,000 GEL) for all tourists entering Georgia, under the Law of Georgia on Tourism.4
How Albah Holidays can help
- We apply for your Georgia e-visa online — send us a passport copy and photo, and we check everything before submitting.
- We also arrange the travel insurance Georgia requires for all tourists.
- Our Georgia tour package includes Georgia visa assistance, hotels and sightseeing, with flights on request.
- Flights from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, hotels and travel insurance — booked together with us.
- Send your passport copy and travel dates on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eranhipalam, Kozhikode.
- Flights to Georgia from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, booked with your visa so the dates line up and the name on the ticket matches the passport.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Georgia?
Yes, unless they hold a valid visa or residence permit from a listed country such as the US, UK, a Schengen state, Canada, Japan or a Gulf country. Others apply online for an e-Visa.12
How much is the Georgia e-Visa for Indians?
USD 20 plus a 2% service fee, plus USD 15 per person for the mandatory DuVerify step.31
How long does the Georgia e-Visa take?
At least 5 working days for a decision.3
Can I visit Georgia visa-free with a UAE residence visa or a US visa?
Yes. Holders of a valid visa or residence permit of a listed country, including the UAE and the USA, can stay 90 days in any 180-day period without a Georgian visa.2
Is travel insurance compulsory for Georgia?
Yes, since 1 January 2026. It must cover your whole stay with at least 30,000 GEL.4
Official sources
- e-Visa Portal – Submit application — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. checked 24 September 2026.
- Other conditions for Georgian visa exemption — Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (geoconsul.gov.ge). checked 24 September 2026.
- e-Visa Portal – FAQ — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. checked 24 September 2026.
- Information regarding mandatory insurance for tourists entering Georgia — Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (geoconsul.gov.ge). Page updated 2025-12-29; checked 24 September 2026.
- e-Visa Portal – About e-Visa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. checked 24 September 2026.
Rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. Every fact on this page was checked against the official sources above on 24 September 2026. Confirm before you travel — we recheck the current rules for every application we handle.