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Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit GE?

No visa needed. Finnish (EU) ordinary passport holders can enter Georgia visa-free for up to 365 days (1 year) per visit for tourism. Since 1 January 2026 you must also carry valid travel medical insurance (minimum 30,000 GEL coverage). Georgia grants one of the world's most generous visa-free regimes. As an EU member state, Finland's ordinary passport holders may enter and stay in Georgia without a visa for up to 365 consecutive days (one full year) for tourism, business or short visits. EU citizens may even enter on a national ID card rather than a passport. Georgia is NOT part of the European Union or the Schengen Area, so time spent there does not count against the Schengen 90/180 allowance, and ETIAS (the EU's upcoming travel authorisation) is irrelevant to a Georgia trip. The only material change for 2026: effective 1 January 2026, all foreign visitors must hold valid travel medical/accident insurance covering the entire stay, with minimum coverage of 30,000 GEL (about USD 11,000). Proof may be requested at the border and by airlines at check-in/boarding. No application, fee or pre-approval is required for the visa-free entry itself; travellers simply present a valid passport and insurance proof at the border.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free entry (no visa, no e-visa, no pre-registration)
Maximum stay
Up to 365 days (1 year) per visit
per entry
Entries
Multiple / unlimited entries
from issue date
Visa fee
0 (no visa fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
None - entry granted at the border
standard track
Validity
Passport must be valid for the full duration of stay; one blank page recommended for entry stamp
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your Finnish ordinary passport is valid for the entire intended stay in Georgia. EU citizens may also enter on a national ID card, but a passport is recommended for air travel and to avoid airline check-in issues.
· Valid passport· ID card also accepted for EU
/02
Buy travel medical insurance (mandatory since 1 Jan 2026)
Purchase travel medical/accident insurance covering your full stay with minimum coverage of 30,000 GEL (about USD 11,000). It may be issued by a Georgian or foreign insurer and must be available in Georgian or English, paper or electronic.
· Min 30,000 GEL· English or Georgian
/03
Book travel and accommodation
Arrange flights and lodging. Keep return/onward ticket and accommodation details handy, as border officers may occasionally ask about your plans.
· Return ticket· Accommodation proof
/04
Carry proof of funds and documents
Bring evidence of sufficient funds for your stay and your insurance proof; airlines now check insurance at check-in and boarding gate.
· Funds proof· Insurance at boarding
/05
Present documents at the Georgian border
On arrival (air, land or sea), present your passport and insurance proof. No visa or fee is required; you receive a free entry stamp permitting up to 365 days.
· Free entry stamp· Up to 365 days
/06
Track your stay
Note your entry date. The 365-day allowance is per entry; you must exit before it expires (a short exit/re-entry resets the clock in practice, but plan responsibly).
· Count from entry· Exit before expiry
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 8 complete
Finnish ordinary passport valid for entire stay
required
Travel medical insurance, min 30,000 GEL coverage (mandatory since 1 Jan 2026)
required
Insurance proof in English or Georgian (paper or digital)
required
At least one blank passport page for entry stamp
recommended
Return or onward travel ticket
recommended
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking / host address)
recommended
Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
EU national ID card (alternative entry document for EU citizens)
optional
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa fee0 GELNo visa is required for visa-free entry
Entry / border fee0 GELNo charge for the entry stamp
Travel medical insurance (mandatory from 2026)approx. 30-90 GELIndicative cost of a short-trip policy meeting the 30,000 GEL minimum coverage; varies by insurer, age and duration
Total estimate0 GEL (visa) + insurance costapprox. 90 GEL (insurance for a typical short trip)incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Travel insurance purchase
Same day (online, minutes)
Buy a compliant policy online before departure; required since 1 January 2026.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
EU citizenship grants the longest visa-free term
Georgia allows EU member-state citizens, including Finland, to stay visa-free for a full year - one of the most generous policies worldwide.
High
/02
Missing the new mandatory insurance
Since 1 January 2026, lacking valid travel medical insurance (min 30,000 GEL) can cause denial of boarding or entry refusal.
Medium
/03
Passport not valid for full stay
The passport must remain valid throughout the stay; expiry during the trip can lead to refusal.
Low
/04
No proof of onward travel or funds
Border officers may ask for a return ticket or evidence of funds, especially for long stays.
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
2026-05-30 · major
Finland to Georgia route verified
Confirmed visa-free entry for up to 365 days for Finnish (EU) ordinary passport holders via the Georgian MFA visa-exempt country list and Wikipedia visa policy of Georgia. Added the new mandatory travel medical insurance requirement (min 30,000 GEL) effective 1 January 2026, confirmed via U.S. Embassy and multiple government notices. Confirmed Georgia is outside Schengen/EU, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS do not apply.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Georgia?
No. As EU citizens, Finnish ordinary passport holders enter Georgia visa-free for up to 365 days per visit for tourism or business. No visa, e-visa or pre-registration is required.
How long can I stay in Georgia without a visa?+
Is travel insurance now mandatory for Georgia?+
Does time in Georgia count toward my Schengen 90/180 days?+
Can I enter Georgia with just my Finnish ID card?+
What do I need to show at the border?+
/11 — Passport tools

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