Your Singapore, Malaysia or Thailand visa will not get you into Georgia without a Georgian visa.
Georgia’s visa-free list for holders of foreign visas names 50 countries, and those three are not on it.
Even a listed visa counts only if it is valid on the day you enter.
Apply for the e-Visa instead, and the fee is not refunded if you are denied or never use it.
An approved e-Visa still does not stop a border officer from refusing you.
This roadmap shows which entry route fits your passport and what Georgia checks, current as of 1 October 2026.
Georgia Entry Requirements For Indians At A Glance
Indian passport holders need one of two things to enter Georgia.
Either a valid visa or residence permit from a listed country, or a Georgian e-Visa.
We found no visa-on-arrival provision for Indians.
IndiGo’s visa page also says Indians are not exempt from visa requirements.
| Requirement | Visa-Free Route | E-Visa Route |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Holders of a valid visa or residence permit from one of 50 listed countries | Short-stay visitors without a qualifying document |
| Georgian visa fee | None | US$20 plus 2% service fee, not refundable |
| Stay allowed | 90 days in any 180 days | Set per passport country, so read your approved e-Visa |
| What you do | Nothing before travel | Apply online on the official portal |
| Insurance | Required | Required |
Route 1: Visa-Free Entry With A Qualifying Visa
Georgia’s Government Ordinance No. 256 of 5 June 2015 lets holders of a visa or residence permit from a listed country enter without a Georgian visa.
The stay is 90 calendar days in any 180-day period.
The ordinance says the document must be “valid on the day of entry into Georgia”.
The 50-Country List And Who Qualifies
The list includes:
- the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
- Japan, South Korea and Israel
- the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain
- all 29 Schengen states
- Ireland and Cyprus, which sit outside the Schengen area
- UK territories such as Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and Gibraltar, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man
BusinessToday reported this on 21 May 2025 as a new Indian-passport rule.
It named only the US, UK, Schengen and Japan.
The ordinance text we read lists 50 countries and carries no India-specific condition.
Amendment No. 122 of April 2025 exists, but we could not open its text.
Visas That Do Not Count
An expired visa does not qualify.
A visa from a country outside the list does not qualify.
Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand do not appear in the list we read.
The ordinance does not separate visa categories.
We found no official guidance on a single-entry visa you have already used.
Confirm that case with the Embassy of Georgia in New Delhi on +91 11 4949 6000 before you rely on it.
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Route 2: The E-Visa For Everyone Else
The Embassy of Georgia in India says an e-Visa grants “the same right to enter” Georgia as a sticker visa.
It is meant for short-term visitors.
The application needs a passport, a photo and a credit or debit card.
What The E-Visa Does And Does Not Guarantee
The e-Visa gives you the right to present yourself at the border.
The border officer still decides.
The portal lists five original documents to carry, and they are covered below.
Print the approved e-Visa, because the portal describes the process as applying, paying and printing it.
Fee, Stay Length And Validity
Georgia’s official e-Visa FAQ states the fee as US$20 plus a 2% service fee.
That is US$20.40 before any bank charges.
The fee is not refundable if you are denied or never use the visa.
Wego reports a separate US$15 identity check called DuVerify.
We could not confirm that charge on the official FAQ.
The portal says a decision takes “not less than 5 working days”.
It gives a minimum and no maximum.
Do not buy non-refundable tickets before the decision.
Stay length is where sources disagree.
The portal says it is set per passport country and shows “120/30” as an example, meaning 30 days within a 120-day window.
Wego’s April 2026 guide gives that figure for Indians.
IndiGo’s visa page says 90 days within 180.
We could not open an official page with the Indian figure.
Plan to the lower number until your approval shows the days.
One Application Per Traveller
Every traveller needs a separate application, including children.
Your email verification link is valid for 1 hour.
Payment must be made within 5 hours of the email notice.
The portal names Visa and Mastercard only.
The passport must be valid for 3 months beyond the validity period of the visa you request.
It needs 2 free pages and an issue date within the last 10 years.
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What Officers Can Ask For
- Passport, travel purpose proof, accommodation proof, insurance, and financial proof.
- No official minimum fund amount is listed.
- Your dates, hotels, and travel purpose must match your documents.
The Insurance Rule That Applies To Both Routes
Every tourist needs health and accident insurance of at least GEL 30,000.
It must cover the whole stay, from arrival to departure.
Visit Georgia’s explainer, published 14 January 2026, says the rule took effect on 1 January 2026.
Georgia Today reports it is Decree 602, adopted on 26 December 2025.
The policy can come from a Georgian or foreign insurer, in Georgian or English, on paper or on screen.
It must show the parties, covered territory, subject of insurance, start and end dates, insured risks, coverage limits, and premium and payment terms.
Visa-free entrants are covered by the rule too.
Georgia Today also reports that each person needs a policy in their own name, so a parent’s policy does not cover a child.
The cover.ge insurance agent told Georgia Today that a policy bought on arrival often excludes the first six hours.
We found no published penalty or border-check procedure for the insurance rule.
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Requirements That Are Not Georgian Rules
Some requirements you will read online are not on Georgia’s official pages.
- Aadhaar and PAN. BusinessToday listed Aadhaar, PAN, six months of bank statements and three years of income tax returns, while Georgia’s FAQ lists only a passport, photo and card for the application.
- Visa on arrival. We found none for Indians.
- A fixed bank balance. The portal accepts “sufficient financial means” and names no amount.
- PCR tests and quarantine. The Embassy of India in Yerevan’s advisory with these rules is dated 15 April 2021, and the current requirement pages we opened list no PCR test.
- Agent fees. The portal states the Ministry “is not related to any private company” offering e-Visa application services, so an agent’s charge is not a Georgian fee.
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Your Georgia Entry Checklist
- Check your visa/residence permit eligibility or passport validity before applying.
- Keep email, Visa/Mastercard, insurance, and travel documents ready for the e-Visa process.
- Wait for approval, compare stay days with your return date, then print and carry originals.
Mistakes That Cost Indian Travellers Money
- Assuming a Singapore, Malaysia or Thailand visa qualifies for visa-free entry.
- Relying on a qualifying visa that has expired by your entry date.
- Buying non-refundable flights before the e-Visa decision.
- Missing the 1-hour email window or the 5-hour payment window.
- Paying with a card that is not Visa or Mastercard.
- Buying one insurance policy for a whole family.
- Paying a private agent a fee and treating it as a government charge.
Georgia Visa FAQs for Indians
Do I Need A Georgia Visa If I Hold A US, UK Or Schengen Visa?
No Georgian visa is needed if that visa or residence permit is valid on the day you enter.
The 2015 ordinance allows 90 days in any 180 days.
Check the expiry date against your arrival date.
Does A Single-Entry Or Already-Used Visa Qualify?
We could not confirm it.
The ordinance requires a document "valid on the day of entry" and does not separate visa categories.
Ask the Embassy of Georgia on +91 11 4949 6000 before you rely on it.
Is A Singapore, Malaysia Or Thailand Visa Enough?
No.
Those countries do not appear in the 50-country list we read.
Apply for the e-Visa.
Can Indians Get A Georgia Visa On Arrival?
We found no visa-on-arrival provision for Indians.
IndiGo's visa page says Indians are not exempt from visa requirements.
Hold a qualifying visa or an approved e-Visa before you fly.
How Many Days Can I Stay On A Georgia E-Visa?
The portal sets stay per passport country.
Wego reports 30 days within 120 days for Indians, while IndiGo's page says 90 within 180.
Read the days on your approved e-Visa and fit your return date to that.
Is The Georgia E-Visa Fee Refunded If I Am Rejected?
No.
The official FAQ says the fee is not refundable, whether you are denied or never use the visa.
Check every detail against your passport before you pay.
Does My Child Need A Separate E-Visa?
Yes.
The official FAQ says each traveller needs a separate application regardless of age.
Children also need their own passport.
Do I Need Travel Insurance If I Enter Visa-Free?
Yes.
The GEL 30,000 minimum applies to every tourist, whatever the entry route.
Buy it before you fly and match the dates to your stay.
Can One Policy Cover My Whole Family?
No.
Georgia Today reports that each person entering needs a policy in their own name.
A parent's policy does not cover a child.
Can I Be Refused Entry With An Approved E-Visa?
Yes.
The e-Visa gives the same right to enter as a sticker visa, and officers can refuse on unconvincing answers or a false purpose of travel.
Carry your five original documents.
Do I Need Aadhaar Or PAN To Apply For The Georgia E-Visa?
The official FAQ lists a passport, a photo and a card for the application.
Aadhaar, PAN and tax returns appear in a BusinessToday list, not on Georgia's pages.
Do not upload documents the portal does not ask for.
Are Private Visa Agents Linked To Georgia's E-Visa Portal?
No.
The portal says the Ministry is not related to any private company offering e-Visa application services.
Apply on the official portal, so you pay only the stated fee.
Who Do I Contact If My E-Visa Has A Problem?
The support desk is contact@evisa.gov.ge, open Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00 Georgia time.
That is 10:30 to 19:30 in India.
The Embassy of Georgia is at 169 Jor Bagh, New Delhi, on +91 11 4949 6000.
Check Your Georgia Entry Route
- Your route depends on whether your valid document is accepted on your entry date.
- After booking, Roaming Legs gives you a checklist and reviews your papers at no extra charge.
- You submit your own e-Visa application and complete the required steps yourself.
