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.
People also ask
- What happens if you overstay in Georgia?
Sources
This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Laws change, so check the official text on Matsne.
What not to do in GeorgiaRelated questions
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What can and can't you take out of Georgia?
You can take personal belongings, souvenirs, wine, chacha and food for your own use out of Georgia; Georgian customs mainly restricts items of cultural heritage and large amounts of cash.
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What is forbidden for tourists in Georgia, and what gets you fined?
The fines tourists most often face in Georgia are for smoking indoors, overstaying the visa-free period and traffic violations.
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Are there coffee shops in Georgia, and what does the law allow on marijuana?
There are no coffee shops in Georgia: selling marijuana is illegal.
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Where can you smoke in Georgia, and what are the fines?
In Georgia you cannot smoke inside buildings and enclosed spaces, including cafes, restaurants and bars, or on most public transport.