Visa, entry and border
How long you can stay in Georgia without a visa, which documents to bring, whether you need insurance and what you can't bring in. Answers for short trips and longer stays.
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What documents do you need to travel to Georgia from Russia?
Russian citizens travelling to Georgia need a valid international passport and health insurance for the whole trip with at least 30,000 GEL of cover.
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Do you need travel insurance for Georgia, and where can you get it?
Yes, since January 1, 2026, every foreign tourist must have health and accident insurance for the whole trip, with at least 30,000 GEL of cover.
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How long can you stay in Georgia without a visa?
Citizens of the US, the UK, EU countries, Canada, Australia and about 90 other countries can enter Georgia visa-free and stay for one full year.
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What happens if you overstay your permitted time in Georgia?
Overstaying in Georgia brings a fine of GEL 1,000 to 3,000 and an entry ban of 6 months to 3 years, depending on the length of the overstay.
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Is Georgia in the Schengen area, and can you enter with a Schengen visa?
Georgia is not part of the Schengen area and sets its own rules on who can enter without a visa.
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What is a Georgian D visa and how do you get one?
A D visa is Georgia's long-term (immigration) visa for people who come to work, study, reunite with family or own property.
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Who needs a visa for Georgia, and how do you get one?
You need a visa for Georgia only if your country is not on the Georgian government's visa-free list, while citizens of the US, the UK, EU countries, Canada and about 90 other countries travel visa-free.
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How much cash can you bring into or take out of Georgia?
There is no limit on how much cash you can bring in or take out, but if your cash, cheques and securities together exceed 30,000 GEL or the equivalent, you must declare them at customs.
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What can't you bring into Georgia?
You cannot bring drugs, explosives, counterfeit money or counterfeit goods into Georgia, and weapons or ammunition only with a government permit.
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Can you enter Georgia after visiting Abkhazia?
Yes, if you entered Abkhazia from the Georgian side, through the Enguri crossing in Zugdidi Municipality.