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United States to Georgia visa requirements

No visa required. U.S. ordinary passport holders can enter Georgia visa-free and stay for up to 365 days for tourism or short visits. United States ordinary passport holders do not need a visa to visit Georgia. Georgia grants U.S. citizens one of its most generous visa-free regimes: entry and stay of up to 365 consecutive days per visit, with no application, fee, or pre-registration required. This covers tourism, business visits, and even remote work or study during the period. The allowance is per entry — leaving and re-entering generally resets a fresh 365-day window, and there is currently no cumulative annual cap. At the border, immigration officers examine the passport and may ask about purpose of travel, proof of onward travel or funds, and accommodation, and they retain discretion to refuse entry. The passport must be valid at the time of entry (six months' validity beyond the planned stay is the safe standard) and contain a blank page for the entry stamp. Travel insurance is strongly recommended though not strictly mandatory. Georgia is NOT part of the Schengen Area, so the EU 90/180-day rule and ETIAS do not apply. An official eVisa (via evisa.gov.ge) exists for nationalities that need one, but U.S. citizens do not — they simply present their passport on arrival. Travelers who intend to stay beyond 365 days should apply for a temporary residence permit before the period expires; overstaying results in fines.
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.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free entry (no visa or pre-registration required)
Maximum stay
Up to 365 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple (each entry resets a new 365-day allowance)
from issue date
Visa fee
0 USD
consular fee only
Processing time
None — entry granted on arrival
standard track
Validity
Passport valid at time of entry (6 months beyond stay recommended)
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your U.S. passport is valid at the time of entry — six months beyond your intended stay is the recommended safe standard — and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp.
· Before travel· Required
/02
No visa application needed
As a U.S. citizen you do not apply for any visa or eVisa. Do not waste money on third-party sites offering a 'Georgia tourist visa' for Americans — you enter visa-free.
· No application
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Carry evidence of onward/return travel, proof of sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Border officers may ask to see these before admitting you.
· Recommended
/04
Arrange travel insurance
Buy travel/medical insurance covering your stay. Georgian authorities strongly recommend it and may ask about it on arrival.
· Strongly recommended
/05
Clear immigration on arrival
Present your passport at the border. Answer questions about your trip purpose, length of stay, and accommodation. The officer stamps you in for up to 365 days.
· On arrival
/06
Track your 365-day limit
Note your entry date. If you plan to stay beyond 365 days, apply for a temporary residence permit before the period ends to avoid overstay fines.
· During stay
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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RecommendedU.S. passport valid at time of entry (6 months beyond stay recommended)
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least one blank passport page for entry stamp
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RecommendedReturn or onward travel ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedAccommodation details / hotel booking
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedTravel and medical insurance for the trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedContact details or address in Georgia
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredAwareness of the 365-day visa-free limit
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
OptionalNo visa or eVisa application (not required for U.S. citizens)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
optional
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.
Application link included: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia — Entering Georgia (Consular Portal)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa fee0 USDVisa-free entry — no visa fee for U.S. citizens
eVisa (not applicable to U.S. citizens)~20 USD + service feeReference only; required for nationalities that are not visa-exempt, not for Americans
Overstay fineFrom ~180 GELApplies only if you exceed the 365-day visa-free period
Total estimate00incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Long-standing visa-free policy
Since 2012 Georgia has allowed U.S. citizens visa-free entry for up to 365 days, among the most generous regimes globally.
High
/02
Confirmed by official sources
The U.S. Department of State and Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs both confirm the 365-day visa-free stay for U.S. citizens.
High
/03
Not part of Schengen
Georgia is outside the EU/Schengen Area, so the 90/180-day rule and ETIAS do not apply to Georgian entry.
Medium
/04
Per-entry reset
Exiting and re-entering generally starts a new 365-day allowance, with no current cumulative annual cap.
Medium
/05
Border discretion
Despite visa-free status, officers may question travelers and can refuse entry, so carry supporting documents.
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
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/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
United States of America to Georgia route verified
Confirmed visa-free entry for U.S. ordinary passport holders for up to 365 days against the U.S. State Department and Georgian MFA consular portal. Noted travel insurance is strongly recommended and Georgia is non-Schengen (no ETIAS).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do U.S. citizens need a visa to visit Georgia?
No. U.S. ordinary passport holders can enter Georgia visa-free for up to 365 days for tourism, business, or short visits — no visa or eVisa is required.
How long can I stay in Georgia without a visa?+
Does Georgia require an eVisa or ETIAS for Americans?+
How much does it cost for a U.S. citizen to enter Georgia?+
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