Georgia Visa UAE: Complete Step-by-Step Application Guide

Georgia has become a popular vacation spot for people from the UAE because it has beautiful scenery, a rich culture, and an easy visa process. On the plus side, getting from the UAE to Georgia is pretty easy. In fact, a lot of people who live in the UAE, both Emiratis and expats, can visit without a visa or with a quick e-visa process. This complete guide will go over every step of the Georgia visa process for people living in the UAE. It will include the visa requirements, how to apply, what papers are needed, how long the process takes, how much it costs, and some helpful hints. Our goal is to make planning your trip as easy as possible so you can just enjoy Georgia.

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Do UAE Residents Need a Visa for Georgia?

• UAE Nationals (Emirati Citizens): People with a passport from the UAE can visit Georgia without a visa for up to a year. This means that Emirati citizens can stay in Georgia for up to 12 months without a visa. This is one of the biggest periods of time that Georgia lets people stay without a visa.
• Foreigners living in the UAE: If you are residents in UAE , you can usually enter Georgia without a visa first. People who have a valid UAE residence visa or pass, such as an Emirates ID, can visit Georgia for up to 90 days in every 180 days without a visa. You don’t need to apply for a visa ahead of time if you live in the UAE and want to visit Georgia for work or pleasure for up to three months out of every six months.
• Multiple Entries: This visa-free travel for UAE residents usually allows for more than one trip. You can visit Georgia more than once, but you shouldn’t stay longer than 90 days in any 180-day period. If you plan to come more than once, make sure you keep track of the days to make sure you don’t stay longer than allowed.

Important: Being able to enter without a visa is a luxury, not a right. Georgian immigration officers at the border make the final choice about who can come in and how long they can stay. Even if you don’t need a visa, they may ask to see the following papers to prove why you are visiting and how you will pay for your stay. When you move, it’s smart to have those papers with you.

New Rules for Certain Nationalities (2025 Update)

Georgia is still a friendly place to visit, but new visa rules have made it harder for some countries to travel from the UAE. Georgia made it harder for people from 17 specific countries to visit without a visa starting April 17, 2025. Many of these countries have a lot of expats living in the UAE. If your passport is from one of these countries, like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Syria, Afghanistan, or others, you can’t just get into the UAE with a residence visa. Based on the new rules:

• Residency Requirement for One Year in the UAE: People from the 17 countries listed must have a UAE residence visa (or multi-entry visit visa) that is good for at least one year on the day they enter Georgia. The visa must also allow multiple entries. The new rule says that you will not be able to enter Georgia without a visa if your UAE visa is valid for less than one year from the start of your trip.
• It’s important to get a visa before you go. If you are from one of these countries and your UAE residency doesn’t meet the above requirements (for example, it ends in less than a year or only allows you to enter the country once), you need to get a Georgian tourist visa ahead of time. Here are some steps that will walk you through the application process.

Which Countries Are Affected? Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Yemen are some of the 17 countries on the list. People from these countries can only enter Georgia without a visa if they have a residency permit in the UAE that is valid for at least one year. If not, they need to get a visa (usually a Category C1 Tourist Visa) before they can go.

For UAE residents who are not from the above list of countries, the process stays the same: a current UAE residence visa is all you need to enter the country without a visa for up to 90 days. Still, make sure you know the most up-to-date standards before your trip, since visa rules can change.

Georgia Visa Options for UAE Residents (Tourist Visas and eVisas)

You may be able to travel without a visa, but if you need one, you will need to apply for one (usually an e-Visa or an official visa). Take a quick look at this:

• Visa-Free Entry (No Visa Needed): As we’ve already talked about, most people who live in the UAE can visit Georgia for vacation or short stays without a visa. You only need to bring the necessary paperwork with you, and when you get there, you’ll get an entry stamp. For visa-free travel, you don’t have to apply ahead of time or pay a fee.
• Georgia e-Visa: Travelers can get a short-term visa for Georgia online through the country’s official e-Visa site. The e-Visa is the easiest way to get a visa if you decide you do need one (for example, because your nationality doesn’t allow visa-free entry or your UAE visa isn’t good for long enough). You don’t have to go to an office to apply; you can do it from home. With an e-Visa, you can enter the country just like with a regular visa sticker in your passport. We will talk about how to apply for an e-Visa step by step below.
• Sticker visas from the Georgian Embassy in the UAE (in Abu Dhabi): If you need to, you can apply through this route if the e-Visa system doesn’t work with your country of citizenship or if you’d rather have a visa label in your passport. For people who need them, the embassy gives out Category C1 tourist cards, among other types. You have to fill out an application online and then bring your passport to the office to get stamped. These steps will also be spelt out.
• For longer stays (more than 90 days) or for reasons like work, school, or living in Georgia, you would need a different type of visa, such as a D category long-term visa, which comes with its own set of rules. This guide is mostly about vacation visas and short stays for people who live in the UAE.

How to Get a Georgia Visa (If You Need One) Step by Step

Following these steps will help you get a visa if you decide you need one (for example, if you are an expat whose UAE residence visa doesn’t meet the standards for a visa-free entry):

1. Check Your Eligibility and Needs

First, make sure that you really do need a visa. To find out, use Georgia’s official online tool or instructions and enter your nationality and residency status. You don’t need to apply for a visa if it says “Visa not required” for your situation. Move on to the next step if you need a visa.

2. Decide Between e-Visa or Embassy Visa

For most short trips, the e-Visa is the fastest way to get in. Make sure you’re not in Georgia when you apply, and have a credit or debit card on hand to pay. You will need to apply through the Georgian Embassy in Abu Dhabi if the e-Visa system doesn’t show your country or if you’d rather have help in person.

3. Prepare the Required Documents

Before you start the application, make sure you have all the papers you need. For online apps, it’s important to have digital copies (scans). Important papers are:

• Passport: Valid for at least three to six months after the end of your planned stay (at least three months is required for Georgia, but six months is better). Make sure there is at least one empty page for stamps.
• UAE Residence Visa and Emirates ID: A scan of your current UAE residence visa (in your passport) and a copy of your Emirates ID show that you are a resident of the UAE. Make sure your UAE visa is good for the whole time you’re in Georgia (and at least one year if you are on the list of restricted countries).
• Photo the size of a passport: A recent colour photo with a white background in case it’s needed to upload the application (some online systems may need this).
• Insurance: Proof that you have health insurance that covers you while you’re in Georgia for the whole trip. It should cover situations, and Georgia might ask for it to make sure you’re safe.
• Flight Ticket: A copy of your round-trip ticket or journey plan. This shows the times you want to enter and leave the country.
• Proof of where you’ll be staying: a booking email from your hotel or a signed letter or address inviting you to stay with friends or family. Please make sure the dates cover your whole stay.
• Bank Statements or Other Proof of Funds: You must show bank statements from the last three months or other proof that you have enough money (cash, credit card limit, etc.) to cover your trip. It’s not a set amount, but it should be enough to cover your costs for the stay.
• Visit Documents (if any): For most tourist trips, a simple journey plan or tour itinerary is enough. An welcome letter can help you when you go to see someone. For business trips, you may need an offer from your company. (For the most part, tourists only need the above standard papers.)
• Form Fully Filled Out: If you’re going through the Geoconsul portal at the embassy, you’ll need to fill out the online visa application form, print it out, sign it, and then scan it to upload. For an e-Visa, you fill out the form online, so you don’t have to print it out.

Having these things ready ahead of time will make the application process go more smoothly. Tip: All files should be clear and in English (or English with a translation if they were written in a language other than English).

4. Submit Your Application Online

• To get an e-Visa, go to the Georgia e-Visa Portal and hit “Apply for e-Visa.” You will choose your citizenship, fill out information about yourself and your trip, and upload the above papers. Make sure everything is correct the second time around, because mistakes can cause delays or rejections. To pay the visa fee, go ahead and use a credit card online. An e-Visa for a normal tourist visa costs about 20 USD, which is about 75 AED. An email will let you know when the payment has been made. It will usually take five business days (one week) to process. Most of the time, e-Visas are approved in 5–7 work days. When your e-Visa is accepted, you’ll get an email with a link to download it. Have a digital copy of the e-Visa or print it out to bring with you. You’ll need to show it at the border.
• For Embassy (Consular) Visa: The embassy of Georgia in the United Arab Emirates also has an online method. On the GeoConsul page, you’ll sign up and fill out the visa application. Attach the needed files (from the list above) as PDF files. Once you’ve filled out the form and uploaded the files, you need to email the Embassy in Abu Dhabi a copy of the application. The government will check your papers. Once you are tentatively accepted, they will call or email you to ask for your original passport so they can put the visa sticker on it. You can go to the embassy at the given address or use a courier service. Please remember that applicants are responsible for any courier fees that are charged to send or receive the passport. When the office gets your passport, it usually takes 5–10 working days to process your visa. To be safe, apply at least 2 weeks before your trip. The 20 USD visa fee is usually paid by bank account or as directed by the embassy. You may need to show proof of payment when you hand in your passport. After the visa is signed, you can pick up your passport or have it sent to you by courier.

5. Receiving Your Visa Approval

For e-Visas, the accepted visa will be sent to you by email. Get it and print it out. It will say how long your visa is valid for and how many days you are given (usually 30 or 90 days). Check that everything is right, like your name, passport number, etc.

If you get a visa from an office, you will get your passport back with a visa sticker in it. Check the information of the visa and the time it is good for twice.

If your visa is refused or delayed for any reason, you should contact the Georgian Embassy for help. Documents that are missing parts or don’t meet the standards are common reasons why they are rejected. There aren’t many problems for people from the UAE as long as their papers are in order, and they don’t need a visa for most short trips to Georgia.

Documents to Carry When Traveling

You need to bring certain things with you on your trip, even if you don’t need a visa or have an e-visa. When you get to the Georgian border, the police may ask for these things (random checks) to make sure you meet the requirements to enter:

• You need to bring certain things with you on your trip, even if you don’t need a visa or have an e-visa. When you get to the Georgian border, the police may ask for these things (random checks) to make sure you meet the requirements to enter:
• Carry the passport you used for any application, making sure there is at least one blank page in it. It should be good for at least three months after your stay.
• UAE Residence ID/Visa: Bring your Emirates ID card and a copy of the page for your UAE residence visa if you have one. This shows that you live in the UAE, which is why you don’t need a visa to enter.
• Return ticket: a paper copy of your reservation for the return trip.
• Hotel Reservation or Address: A hotel reservation or letter of request from someone in Georgia that says you can stay there.
• Policy for Travel Insurance: The real insurance certificate or card that covers Georgia.
• Recent bank records or credit cards can be used as proof of funds.
• If you got an e-visa, make sure you have a written copy of the approval page with you. If you have a sticker visa in your passport, that’s enough because it’s already there.

Visitors usually say it was easy to get in and didn’t ask many questions. But it’s best to keep these papers in a folder in case immigration officials ask for them. This planning can help you avoid any problems that might come up at the border. Remember that Georgian immigration decides who gets to enter the country, so being polite, ready, and clear about the reason of your trip will help make sure you are welcomed with open arms.

Georgia Visa Fees and Processing Times

Fees for Visas: The tourist visa for Georgia is very cheap. An embassy or e-Visa for a short-term stay costs 20 USD (about 75 AED) for a single visit. To pay this, go online and choose “eVisa” or “consular visa.” Then, put the money into the embassy’s bank account. There may be small extra fees, like service fees or bank fees, but in general, it’s not very expensive. If you use a service or travel agent, they may charge extra for their help. If you do it yourself through the legal channels, you won’t have to pay extra. Of course, there is no fee for visa-free entry. If you live in the UAE and want to visit Georgia without a visa, you do not have to pay anything.

Time It Takes to Process: Georgia is known for quickly handling visas. These are typical timelines:

• Processing time for an e-visa is about 5 business days. A lot of people get their eVisa in less than a week. You should apply at least one week before your trip. It might take a little longer during busy travel times, so two weeks ahead is a good safety net.
• Five to ten business days after you send in your passport, the embassy will process your visa. This varies, but most of the time you’ll have your visa in one to two weeks. To allow time for appointments, document verification, and passport courier times, you should start the process at least three weeks before your trip.
• On Arrival (Visa-Free): You don’t have to wait at all for processing; you just get a stamp at customs. Being in queue for customs is the only time spent. Just make sure that you haven’t gone more than 90 days since your last visit.

Remember that Georgia’s visa office might be busy during holidays like Eid or summer breaks, when a lot of people from the UAE travel. See if there are any holidays that might change the embassy’s hours or how things are handled. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia says that choices about eVisas take at least 5 working days, which means at least 5 days. For peace of mind, plan ahead and don’t apply for a visa at the last minute.

Tips for a Smooth Trip to Georgia

• Make Sure Your UAE Visa Is Still Valid: Before you go, double-check that your UAE residency visa does not expire. It has to be good until the date you return from Georgia. If it ends soon after your trip, either renew it before you go or bring proof that you did so. If you are from one of the 17 countries on the list, make sure your UAE visa is good for more than one year before you go visa-free. If not, get your Georgian visa ahead of time.
• Bring All the Necessary Paperwork: As we already said, you should always travel with printed copies of your important papers, like airfare, hotel, insurance, and so on. Even though Georgia might not ask to see them, it’s better to be ready. Don’t forget to bring your Emirates ID and proof that you live in the UAE. These papers can be asked for by immigration officers in Georgia.
• Insurance: Having insurance for your trip is not only required by some visas, but it’s also a good idea. It gives you peace of mind in case you have any unplanned sickness or travel problems. Make sure that your insurance covers Georgia for the whole time you are there.
• Return Ticket and Lodging: Book your return ticket and at least your first few nights of lodging ahead of time. Travel plans with no set end date can make people wonder. Having a return flight and hotel reservation makes it clear that you want to come as a tourist and leave again, which makes it easier to get in.
• Money: You don’t have to bring a specific amount of cash, but a good rule of thumb is to have about USD $50 to $100 with you every day of your stay, in cash or on a credit card. This is not the official amount; it’s just what makes sense. If immigration asks you how much money you have, make sure it’s enough for the length of your trip.
• Follow Georgian Laws: Georgia is usually a great place for tourists to visit. Keep in mind that there are special rules. For example, it is against the law to try to enter the controlled areas of Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Georgia. This isn’t directly about visas, but it will help you stay out of trouble while you’re travelling.
• When is the Best Time to Apply? If you need to apply for a visa, try to avoid the busiest time of the year. For example, a lot of people from the UAE go to Georgia over long weekends and holidays, so try to get your eVisa registration in well before those times.
• Use Official sites: To get the most up-to-date information, look at Georgia’s official sites. The Georgian Embassy in the UAE and the Georgia eVisa page both have the most up-to-date information. There are times when rules change, so what is true now (like visa-free rules) might not be true next year. If there have been any changes recently, you can check the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia or call or email the office.
• Respectful at Entry: If an officer at the Tbilisi or Kutaisi airport asks you a question, stay cool and tell them the truth. You should be ready to show your papers. It’s possible that the police are just checking at random, especially now that there are new rules. You will be able to enjoy Georgia as long as you meet the standards.

Georgian Embassy and Contact Details in the UAE

You can contact the Embassy of Georgia in the United Arab Emirates if you need more help or have special needs, such as longer stays, work visas, etc.

• Villa 20, Al Udhouq Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE (P.O. Box 107886) is the address of the Embassy of Georgia to the UAE, which is in Abu Dhabi City.
• The main number to call for the embassy’s consular department is +971 2 553 3683.
• Use email to send letters and ask questions about visa applications.

Note that there is no Georgian Consulate in Dubai. The Abu Dhabi embassy is in charge of all foreign matters for the UAE. If you are not a resident of the UAE (for example, a tourist in the UAE who wants to apply for a Georgian visa), the Georgian Embassy in the UAE can only help people who live in the UAE. Not living in the country should apply in their home country or online through eVisa if they are qualified.

Conclusion

It’s easier than ever to travel from the UAE to Georgia because Georgia lets a lot of people in without a visa and has an easy e-Visa system for those who need it. To sum up the main points:

• Most people who live in the UAE can visit Georgia for up to 90 days without a visa. This makes it an easy place to go for a quick vacation or trip.
• Even better, people from the UAE can visit Georgia for up to a year without a visa.
• If you really need a visa, applying online is easy and doesn’t cost much.
• Being ready is very important. Make sure you have a valid residency in the UAE and bring the necessary papers to avoid any problems at immigration.

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