The Georgia e-Visa fee is non-refundable, even if your flight never flies.
The official portal says the fee is not returned if the visa is denied, unused or filed with an error.
Business Standard reported on 27 January 2026 that IndiGo cancelled its Tbilisi flights over Iran airspace tensions, and we could not confirm a restart.
Since 1 January 2026, every tourist also needs insurance of at least GEL 30,000, which is about ₹11 lakh of cover.
On 4 nights, those fixed costs weigh as much as on 10 nights, so they take a bigger share of your budget.
Add 2% tax collected at source on an overseas package, and the real total is higher than the package price.
This roadmap adds up the whole bill for a 5-day Georgia trip, current as of 1 October 2026.
What A 5-Day Georgia Trip Costs In Total
The total is the land cost, plus flights, plus the e-Visa, plus insurance, plus tax collected at source (TCS).
The costs we can verify, excluding flights and land, come to about ₹2,300 to ₹3,800.
Our planning range for flights is ₹35,000 to ₹65,000 per person, return.
That puts your outlay at roughly ₹37,000 to ₹69,000 before the land cost and TCS.
No official source publishes hotel or meal prices for Georgia.
So we do not quote nightly rates, and the land section below shows how to price them instead.
All rupee figures use the National Bank of Georgia’s rate on 1 October 2026, which was ₹36.79 per lari and ₹95.83 per US dollar.
The bank calls its rate indicative, and it moves daily.
The Four Costs That Do Not Shrink With A Shorter Trip
A visa, insurance and a return flight cost the same whether you stay 4 nights or 9.
Spread a ₹40,000 flight over 5 days and it is ₹8,000 a day.
Spread it over 10 days and it is ₹4,000 a day.
That is why a 5-day trip never feels cheap per day, even when the total is modest.
Flights
We could not confirm that IndiGo’s direct Tbilisi flights have restarted.
Check goindigo.in for your exact dates before you plan around a nonstop.
No official source publishes fares for this route.
Skyscanner lists Delhi–Tbilisi returns from ₹39,556 on one date, and treat that as a listing, not a quote.
A competitor blog from February 2026 puts connecting fares at ₹32,000 to ₹38,000.
Neither figure is a fare you can rely on, so price your own dates on an airline site.
Our guide to how to reach Georgia from India covers the routes.
E-Visa And The Non-Refundable Fee
The official e-Visa portal charges US$20 plus a 2% service fee.
That is US$20.40, or about ₹1,955.
Wego’s guide, updated on 29 April 2026, reports a separate US$15 identity check called DuVerify.
With it, the total is about US$35.40, or ₹3,392.
The portal pages we opened do not mention DuVerify, so confirm it when you apply.
The portal says a decision takes not less than 5 working days.
Wego reports the visa allows 30 days within a 120-day window from approval.
The fee is not refunded if the visa is unused.
So confirm your flights before you pay for the visa.
Roaming Legs does not add a service charge for visa assistance, so you pay only the government fee.
Our Georgia visa guide for Indians covers documents and timing.
Mandatory Insurance
Georgia’s insurance rule took effect on 1 January 2026.
The minimum cover is GEL 30,000, which is about ₹11 lakh.
It must cover the whole stay, from arrival to departure.
The policy must be in Georgian or English, on paper or on screen.
Irao, a Georgian insurer, says its visitor policy starts from GEL 2 per day.
For 5 days, that is about GEL 10, or ₹368.
That is a starting price, so a policy with hospital and evacuation cover will cost more.
If you hold an Indian policy, check that it states the amount, the dates and the territory.
Your Budget Worksheet, Step By Step
- Get a written package quote, and ask what it includes and excludes.
- Add the e-Visa at about ₹3,392, plus about ₹140 in card charges.
- Add insurance at your quoted premium, for example ₹1,017 to ₹1,472 for seven days on GeoCover's lists.
- Add TCS at 2% of the package value.
- Add your flight fare for your dates and route.
- Add card charges at about 4.1% of every amount you pay by card.
- Set a separate cash number for shopping, activities and extras.
- Re-convert every lari figure on your booking day.
Planning rule: do steps 2 to 4 before you buy non-refundable flights.
Your Planning Order, Step By Step
- Read the FCDO, US and Canadian advisories for your dates.
- Check your airline's notice for your route.
- Complete visa and insurance steps using our visa guide.
- Plan forex within the US$3,000 note limit and carry a card for the rest.
- Check whether your operator's roaming pack covers Georgia.
- Fix your airport pickup against your landing time.
- Note your landing day, because banks shut at 14:00 on Saturdays.
- See your doctor about hepatitis A and rabies.
- Save 112 and the embassy numbers offline.
To see what sits outside a package price, read Georgia trip cost from India.
What The Land Portion Can Look Like
The land portion is hotels, transport, meals and sightseeing for 4 nights.
On the 5-day route, that is Tbilisi and Kazbegi.
You can buy it as a package or book every piece yourself.
If You Book A Package
Roaming Legs’ 5-day route covers Tbilisi and Kazbegi.
It includes 5-star hotels, a private vehicle and full-board meals.
A private airport transfer is part of every package.
Flights are optional, so they are not in the land price unless you ask for them.
Our team gives you the exact 5-day price for your dates.
A single-traveller supplement applies if you travel alone, so ask for that figure too.
See the 5-day Georgia itinerary for the route.
If You Book Everything Yourself
Price each night, each transfer and each meal on the supplier’s own site.
Then add the Tbilisi to Kazbegi drive, which a private vehicle or a shared van covers.
Georgia Today, citing national statistics office Geostat, reports an average of GEL 2,187 per international visitor per trip in 2025.
That is about ₹80,460, over an average stay of 5.6 nights.
The figure covers all visitors, mostly from neighbouring countries.
It is a reference point for ground spending, not an Indian package price.
Use it to sense-check your own total, not to set your budget.
See Georgia trip cost from India for the cost picture across trip lengths.
Cash, Cards And Hospital Payment
Canada’s Georgia advice says medical services can be expensive.
It adds that immediate up-front payment is often required.
It also warns that credit cards may not work in rural areas.
Kazbegi is a rural stop, so carry some cash for it.
Keep enough card limit free for a hospital deposit.
The insurance reimburses you later, but the hospital may ask you to pay first.
Canada’s advice also says medical evacuation can be very costly.
A policy that only meets the GEL 30,000 floor may leave a gap.
Canada’s advice also says you must declare cash above GEL 30,000 to customs, so keep your cash well below that.
Count Usable Days, Not Days On The Ticket
A 5-day trip has 4 hotel nights, and the first and last days are partly lost to flights.
IndiGo’s 2025 Mumbai schedule landed in Tbilisi at 14:00 and left at 15:00 on the return.
That schedule is from 2025, and the route is not confirmed for now.
It still shows the point: your flight times decide how many sightseeing hours you pay for.
A late-night landing can mean paying for a hotel night you barely use.
Ask which date your first hotel night starts, and check that your insurance starts the same day.
Choose flights that land by afternoon and leave late, if the fare allows.
The Winter Road Risk To Your Budget
On 10 February 2026, Georgia Today reported a ban on all vehicles on the Gudauri–Kobi section, km 93 to 107.
The reason was avalanche danger.
Traffic on the Mleta–Gudauri stretch was allowed only on a non-stop transit basis.
Kazbegi sits beyond that stretch, so a closure can cut it off.
A 4-night trip has no spare day to absorb that.
If you travel between November and March, ask in writing what happens if the road closes.
Ask whether you get a replacement day, a refund or a changed route.
We have not confirmed any winter-road capability for Roaming Legs trips, so do not assume one.
Our best time to visit Georgia page shows what each season allows.
Your Planning Order, Step By Step
- Fix your travel dates and price flights on the airline's own site.
- Confirm that your flights are on sale and not cancelled.
- Ask for the 5-day land price and the single-traveller supplement.
- Ask whether TCS is a separate line and whether the flight is in the invoice.
- Apply for the e-Visa once your flights are firm.
- Buy insurance showing at least GEL 30,000 from arrival to departure.
- Keep a card limit free for a hospital deposit and carry some cash.
Mistakes That Cost Money
- Paying for the e-Visa before your flight is confirmed.
- Planning around a direct flight that is not on sale.
- Buying insurance that starts after you land.
- Leaving TCS off your budget.
- Choosing a policy that only meets the GEL 30,000 floor.
- Booking a winter Kazbegi trip with no written closure plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Georgia E-Visa Fee Refundable If My Flight Is Cancelled?
No.
The official portal says the fee is not returned if the visa is denied, unused or filed with an error.
Confirm your flights before you pay.
How Much Is The Georgia E-Visa In Rupees?
The official fee is US$20.40, about ₹1,955.
Wego reports a further US$15 DuVerify check, taking the total to about ₹3,392.
Treat the rupee figures as approximate, because the rate moves daily.
When Should I Apply For A 4-Night Trip?
The portal says a decision takes not less than 5 working days.
Wego reports a 30-day stay within a 120-day window from approval.
Apply after your flights are firm, and not earlier than your trip needs.
How Much Does The Mandatory Insurance Cost For 5 Days?
Irao says its visitor policy starts from GEL 2 per day.
For 5 days, that is about GEL 10, or ₹368.
A policy with hospital and evacuation cover will cost more.
Does My Indian Travel Policy Meet The GEL 30,000 Rule?
Only if it states at least GEL 30,000 and covers arrival to departure.
It must show the parties, territory, risks, limits, dates and premium.
If anything is missing, buy a Georgian policy.
Is TCS Charged On My Georgia Package?
Yes, at 2%.
Section 394 sets the rate for an overseas tour package.
Claim it in your income-tax return, and ask for it as a separate line.
Does The 2% TCS Apply To The Flight In My Package?
It can.
Section 394 defines the package to include travel and hotel stay.
Ask the seller whether the flight is in the invoice.
Does The 20% LRS Tax Apply To A 5-Day Trip?
Not unless your foreign remittance passes ₹10 lakh.
Section 394 shows 20% above that threshold for purposes other than education or medical care.
A 5-day trip normally stays well below it.
Do I Need Cash, Or Will Cards Work?
Carry both.
Canada's advice says cards may not work in rural areas.
Carry some cash for Kazbegi.
Who Pays The Hospital First?
You may have to.
Canada's advice says up-front payment is often required.
Keep card headroom free, then claim from your insurer.
Is There A Single-Traveller Supplement On A 5-Day Package?
Yes.
Roaming Legs' per-person prices assume two people sharing.
Ask for the supplement amount when you enquire.
Will A Road Closure Add Hotel Costs?
It can, in winter.
On 10 February 2026, a section of the Kazbegi road was closed to all vehicles for avalanche danger.
Ask in writing who pays for an extra night.
Is There A Direct Flight From India Right Now?
We could not confirm it.
Business Standard reported IndiGo's Tbilisi cancellations in January 2026, and we found no official restart.
Check goindigo.in for your exact dates.
Get Your 5-Day Georgia Number Before You Pay Anything
A short trip leaves little room for a wasted fee. Our Georgia specialist can give you the 5-day land price, the supplement and the TCS line before you commit.
Planning rule: confirm the full number first, then decide what to pay.
