Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | No | No |
| USA | Yes | No | No |
| Other EU | Yes | No | No |
Passport NoteAll visitors must
register with the police within three days of arrival.
PassportsPassport valid for at least six months from date of application required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasNot required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
(a) nationals of Australia who
do require a visa.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa Note(a) Passengers on cruise ships which stay on a Georgian port for less than 72 hours do not require a visa. (b) For stays over 90 days nationals will need to apply for a temporary or permanent residence permit from the civil registration agency of the ministry of justice in Georgia. (c) Journalists now need to seek accreditation from the ministry of foreign affairs in Georgia before applying for a visa. (d) Armenian and Azerbaijani visas are no longer valid for transit through Georgia.
Types of Visa and CostOrdinary:
US$30 (single-entry, 90 day); US$45 (double-entry, 90 day); US$50 (multiple-entry, 90 day);
Transit: US$5 (single-entry); US$10 (double-entry);
Residence Permit: US$50.
ValidityTourist visas are valid for three months from date of issue. Multiple-entry visas are valid for 12 months from date of issue for stays of up to three months each. Transit visas are normally valid for a maximum of three days (provided transit passengers are also holding valid onward or return documentation).
Applications to:Individual travelers should apply to the embassy (or consular section at embassy) or send their application by post; see
General Info. Nationals of countries where there is no Georgian diplomatic representation may obtain visas for US$10 at Tbilisi international airport, where a 24-hour service is provided by the Visa Branch of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (tel: (32) 284 698; website:
www.mfa.gov.ge). Visitors should note that this service is only applicable for short-stay visits. Visa Consular services are also available at Batumi and Kutaisi airports and the ports of Batumi and Poti. It is also recommended that the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs be informed in advance of the visitor’s planned visit by the inviting party.
Tourist travelers must submit all documentation to the tour operator making the travel arrangements.
Working Days RequiredTwo to five for personal applications; two weeks to one month for multiple-entry visas; postal applicants must allow at least three to four working days for the return of passport and visa. If urgent, single- and double-entry visas can be processed the next working day during opening hours. Multiple-entry visas can also be processed, if urgent, within two weeks. An additional fee is required to process visas urgently. Note: Applications should be made no later than three working days and not earlier than three months from the date of departure.
WarningTravelers are advised against all travel to Georgia.
Anyone currently in Georgia should consider leaving whilst routes out of the country are still available. Land borders with Armenia, Turkey and Azerbaijan are currently open. The position on air travel is uncertain. Travelers outside Tbilisi should avoid travel if it is not safe to do so and keep up-to-date with developments.
It is advised against all travel to the separatist regions of South Ossetia, Abkhazia and also the upper Kodori Valley (also known as upper Abkhazia). Travelers should exercise particular caution in Svaneti, Pankisi valley, Zugdidi and Tsalenjika districts.
Following the presidential elections on 5 January 2008, the opposition are planning demonstratioins beginning 13 January. Travelers should exercise caution and avoid any demonstrations and large crowds.
Travelers should avoid all land borders with the Russian Federation.
Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travelHealth | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | Sometimes | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Sometimes | |
| Yellow Fever | No | |
Health CareThe health system is undergoing dramatic change. Medical facilities are available but owing to the present state of medical services, emergency evacuation travel insurance is recommended for all travelers. It is also advisable to take a supply of those medicines that are likely to be required (but check first that they may be legally imported) as medicines can prove very difficult to get hold of.
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