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Georgia's Visa: Who Needs a Visa and Who is Exempt?

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Who Needs a Georgia Visa? 

If you plan to travel to Georgia, understanding the visa requirements is crucial. Not everyone needs a visa to enter the country, but those who do not belong to the visa-exempt categories will need to obtain one. Here's a detailed guide on who needs a Georgia visa and the exemptions that apply.

Visa-Exempt Countries

Citizens of several countries can enter Georgia for various purposes, including tourism, work, and study, without the need for a visa or residence permit. These individuals can stay in Georgia for up to one year. The visa exemption applies to citizens from the following countries:

- Any European Union country

- Albania

- Andorra

- Antigua and Barbuda

- Argentina

- Armenia

- Australia

- Azerbaijan

- Bahamas

- Bahrain

- Barbados

- Belarus

- Belize

- Bosnia and Herzegovina

- Botswana

- Brazil

- Brunei

- Canada

- Chile (up to 90 days within a 180-day period)

- Colombia

- Costa Rica

- Dominican Republic

- Ecuador

- El Salvador

- Honduras

- Iceland

- Iran (up to 45 days)

- Israel

- Japan

- Jordan

- Kazakhstan

- Kuwait

- Kyrgyzstan

- Lebanon

- Liechtenstein

- Malaysia

- Mauritius

- Mexico

- Moldova

- Monaco

- Montenegro

- New Zealand

- Norway

- Oman

- Panama

- Qatar

- Russia

- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

- San Marino

- Saudi Arabia

- Serbia

- Seychelles

- Singapore

- South Africa

- South Korea

- Switzerland

- Tajikistan

- Thailand

- Turkey

- Turkmenistan

- United Arab Emirates

- Ukraine

- The United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories

- United States

- Uruguay (up to 90 days)

- Uzbekistan

- Vatican City

Special Conditions for Visa-Free Entry

Some countries have specific conditions for entry. For example:

- Citizens of the European Union, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia can enter Georgia with just an ID card.

- Citizens of Chile and Uruguay have a limited stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

- Citizens of Iran can stay up to 45 days.

Other Georgia Visa Exemptions

In addition to the above list, several other categories of travelers are exempt from requiring a Georgia visa:

1. Holders of a Visa or Residence Permit: If you have a visa or residence permit from an EU or EFTA country, a GCC country, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, or the United States, you can stay in Georgia for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This also includes visas and residence permits issued by overseas territories of EU countries, except for those from Anguilla, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

2. Members of the Georgian Diaspora: If you belong to the Georgian diaspora but hold a passport from a country that typically requires a visa to enter Georgia, you may stay in Georgia visa-free for up to 30 days.

3. Holders of Diplomatic or Official/Service Passports: Individuals with diplomatic or official/service passports from China, Egypt, Guyana, Indonesia, Iran, and Peru are exempt from needing a visa.

4. United Nations Laissez-Passer Holders: Individuals holding a United Nations laissez-passer can stay in Georgia visa-free for up to one year.

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