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United Arab Emirates to Georgia visa requirements

Q: Is travel insurance mandatory for Georgia in 2026?

Yes. Since January 1, 2026, tourists entering Georgia must carry valid health and accident insurance covering the full stay, with coverage of at least GEL 30,000. The policy can be physical or electronic and must be in Georgian or English.

Q: Does the stricter UAE residence-permit rule affect UAE passport holders?

No. Those rules apply to some non-UAE citizens relying on a UAE visa or residence permit. UAE citizens using a UAE passport remain listed for one full year visa-free.

Q: Is there a visa fee or arrival fee?

No. There is no visa fee and no border entry fee for UAE citizens. The mandatory cost is the tourist health and accident insurance policy, whose price depends on provider and duration.

Q: Can I work or study during the visa-free stay?

Do not treat visa-free entry as automatic work, formal study, or residence permission. Confirm any employment, enrollment, or residence requirements with Georgian authorities before starting those activities.

No visa required. United Arab Emirates citizens may enter and stay in Georgia visa-free for one full year. The Embassy of Georgia in the UAE says the passport should be valid for at least 90 days, and tourists entering Georgia from January 1, 2026 must carry valid health and accident insurance for the full stay. Citizens of the United Arab Emirates may enter and stay in Georgia without a visa for one full year under Georgia's visa-free list and the Embassy of Georgia in the UAE's current guidance. No visa, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival is needed for ordinary short tourist or visit travel, but final permission to cross the border is made by Georgian immigration authorities. The Embassy of Georgia in the UAE states that the passport must be valid for at least 90 days. Since January 1, 2026, tourists entering Georgia must hold valid health and accident insurance for the whole stay, available in Georgian or English in physical or electronic form, with coverage of at least GEL 30,000. The separate UAE residence-permit rules apply to non-UAE citizens relying on UAE residence status, not to UAE citizens using their own passport.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-18

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-18

Visa type

Visa-free (no visa required)

Maximum stay

One full year

per entry

Entries

Multiple visits permitted under the visa-free regime; final admission decided at the border

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (no visa fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry granted at the border

standard track

Validity

Passport valid at least 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your UAE passport is valid for at least 90 days, matching the Embassy of Georgia in the UAE guidance. Airlines may also apply their own document checks before boarding.

· Document· 90+ days

/02

Purchase health and accident insurance

Since January 1, 2026, tourists entering Georgia must hold valid health and accident insurance covering the entire stay, including arrival and departure dates, with coverage of at least GEL 30,000.

· Mandatory· 2026 rule

/03

Book travel and accommodation

No visa application is needed. Book flights and lodging directly. Direct flights operate between Dubai/Abu Dhabi and Tbilisi (TBS) and Kutaisi (KUT).

· Tourism

/04

Prepare proof of stay and funds

Carry confirmation of accommodation, return/onward ticket, and evidence of sufficient funds in case border officers request them.

· At border

/05

Present documents at Georgian border control

On arrival, present your passport and, if asked, your insurance policy (in English or Georgian, physical or electronic). Entry is granted visa-free for up to one year.

· On arrival

/06

Observe the one-year limit

The visa-free stay is for one full year. For residence, formal employment, study enrollment, or other regulated activities, confirm whether a separate immigration status or permit is required.

· After entry

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

United Arab Emirates -> Georgia · Visa-free (no visa required)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredUAE passport valid at least 90 days

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredTravel health/accident insurance covering full stay (min GEL 30,000)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredInsurance policy in English or Georgian (physical or electronic)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedReturn or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host details)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the visit

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedContact details and itinerary for your stay

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RequiredNo visa or eVisa required

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

not-required

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesEmbassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates - Visa Information Matsne - Government of Georgia Ordinance No. 255 visa-free country list Matsne - Law of Georgia on Tourism

Application link included: Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates - Visa Information

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa fee0No visa required for UAE citizens

Travel health and accident insuranceVariesMandatory for tourists since Jan 1, 2026; policy must cover the whole stay and at least GEL 30,000

Border entry fee0No entry or arrival fee charged

Total estimate0 — Varies by insurance policyincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at border

Immediate on arrival

No application or processing; border officials decide admission for up to one full year.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa-free agreement for UAE citizens

Georgia grants UAE ordinary passport holders visa-free entry for up to one full year, among its most generous regimes.

High

/02

Tourism and short visits

The one-year visa-free stay easily covers all tourist trips with no paperwork.

High

/03

Business and repeat travel

Multiple visa-free entries make Georgia convenient for frequent business travelers from the UAE.

Medium

/04

Long-stay visits

The one-year window suits extended private visits, while regulated work, study, or residence should be checked separately.

Medium

/05

Study or relocation exploration

Visa-free status lets UAE nationals explore study or relocation options before formal applications.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-18 · major

United Arab Emirates to Georgia insurance and source guidance refined

Replaced third-party sources with Georgian embassy and Matsne legal sources, clarified the 90-day passport-validity wording, and tightened the mandatory tourist health and accident insurance requirement effective January 1, 2026.

/09 — The questions