What can get you deported from Georgia?
Legal grounds, overstay fines and entry bans.
Short answer
A foreigner can be expelled from Georgia for staying unlawfully, for example after the visa-free period ends, for threatening state security or public order, and for certain offences. Since autumn 2025, expulsion with an entry ban of up to three years has been explicitly provided for, notably for petty hooliganism, disobeying the police and breaking the rules on holding assemblies.
Why
- Georgia's Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons sets the grounds for expulsion and entry bans.
- Amendments to the Administrative Offences Code that took effect in 2025 introduced expulsion and entry bans as separate penalties for foreigners.
- Overstaying carries a fine of 1,000 to 3,000 GEL depending on how long, and an entry ban may be added.
Details
Expulsion decisions are made by authorised bodies of Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs and can be appealed under the procedure set by law. Foreigners convicted of crimes may also be expelled with an entry ban.
Tip
Keep track of when your visa-free period ends and leave in good time: overstay fines are now high.
What may differ
The length of a re-entry ban depends on the violation and the court or migration service decision.
Common misconception
Overstaying the visa-free period by a little has no consequences.
What actually happens
Overstaying brings a fine and may lead to an entry ban on departure, so don't overstay even by a day.
People also ask
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Sources
This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Laws change, so check the official text on Matsne.
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When and where can you set off fireworks in Georgia?
Fireworks in Georgia are sold and imported under permits, some categories are for certificate holders only, and breaking the rules in a public place is fined 2,500 GEL.
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Can you cross the road in the wrong place in Georgia and what is the fine?
In Georgia you cross at a pedestrian crossing or junction, and a pedestrian who ignores signals, signs or markings faces a 50 GEL fine, or 100 GEL on highways.
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Can you make a campfire and grill kebabs outdoors in Georgia?
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Can you fly a drone in Georgia and is registration required?
Drones are allowed in Georgia under Civil Aviation Agency rules, and the operator of a drone of 250 grams or more must register for free on the unmanned aircraft platform.