Travel visa · Europe · 2026

Georgia visa for UAE residents (2026)

Georgia keeps it simple for UAE residents: UAE, Russian and more than 90 other passports enter without a visa for up to one full year. There is no fee, no appointment and no pre-arrival form — a valid passport and a border stamp are enough.

Visa-free stay: Up to 1 year For UAE, Russian and 90+ other passports
Entry requirements: Passport only No visa fee and no pre-arrival application
E-visa (if your passport needs one): evisa.gov.ge Short tourist stays; fee depends on nationality and duration
Registration: Not required No in-country registration for visitors within the visa-free period

Visas

Who needs this visa

UAE citizens: visa-free for up to 1 year
Russian citizens: visa-free for up to 1 year
Residents on other passports: check the visa-free list; if absent, file an e-visa at evisa.gov.ge
Where to enter: Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi airports plus all land borders; stamp on arrival

Document checklist

Passport valid for the whole stay
Return or onward ticket (border officers may ask)
Hotel booking or the host's address
Proof of funds for the stay (card or cash)
Travel insurance — not mandatory, recommended
UAE residence visa valid for your return to the Emirates
Birth certificate and consent letter for minors travelling with one parent
International driving permit if you plan to rent a car
Border vehicle insurance if driving in from Azerbaijan or Armenia

Process

How it works

Confirm your passport is visa-free
Day 0

UAE and Russian passports sit on the 1-year list; other passports check the MFA list or use the e-visa portal.
Book the trip
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Direct flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi run daily.
Enter and get stamped
Minutes at the border

Passport control takes minutes; the stamp shows your entry date and the visa-free period runs from it.
Stay
Up to 365 days

No registration, no in-country paperwork; keep hotel receipts and the entry stamp.
Leave or plan the next visit
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Exit before the 1-year mark; the counter for the next period starts fresh after exit.

Fees and rules checked September 2026 — confirm with the application center before booking.

Visa fees

Fee item	Amount
Visa-free entry (UAE, Russian passports)	Free
E-visa, if required for your passport	Paid online, duration-based
Border vehicle insurance (driving in)	Paid at the land border

Government fees are set in local currency; service fees are set by the application center. Checked Sep 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Do UAE citizens need a visa for Georgia?

No. Georgia grants visa-free entry to UAE and Russian passports — and over 90 other nationalities — for stays of up to one year. A valid passport and the border stamp are all you need.

I live in Dubai on a passport not on the list — what are my options?

File an e-visa at evisa.gov.ge before travel; it covers short tourist stays and is decided online. Check the visa-free list first: residence in the UAE does not change what your passport requires.

Is registration or any paperwork needed during the stay?

No. Within the visa-free period there is no registration and nothing to extend. Keep your entry stamp and hotel receipts — officers may check the day count at exit.

Can I drive in from the UAE or rent a car locally?

Driving in from Azerbaijan or Armenia requires border vehicle insurance bought at the crossing. For rentals, a national licence plus an international driving permit is the practical standard, and insurance is normally included in the rental.