Georgia visa options for United States passport holders
Tourist / short stay
Visa-free · up to 360 days
Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days.
Visa types & longer-stay routes for Georgia
Citizens of ~95+ countries (US, EU/EEA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Gulf states) may enter visa-free; other nationalities need an e-visa.
- Most nomadsTourist
Visa-free stay (up to 1 year)
Up to 365 days per entry; resets on exit and re-entry
- Insurance
- Required— from 1 Jan 2026, health & accident cover of at least GEL 30,000 for the stay
- Good for
- Tourists and remote workers from ~95+ visa-exempt countries
- Requirement
- Hold an eligible passport — no visa needed
- Tourist
Short-stay visa (Category C / e-Visa)
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
- Insurance
- Required— the GEL 30,000 entry-insurance rule applies to all foreign nationals
- Good for
- Visa-required nationals visiting for tourism or short stays
- Requirement
- Apply online at evisa.gov.ge or at an embassy
- Business
Business visa (Category C)
Short stay, up to 90 days within 180
- Insurance
- Required— GEL 30,000 health & accident cover for the stay
- Good for
- Visa-required nationals attending meetings, events or exploring investment
- Requirement
- Category C visa/e-Visa with a business purpose + supporting documents
- Work
Work residence permit (+ labour permit)
6–12 months, renewable (12-year temporary-residence cap); IT roles up to 3 years
- Insurance
- Required— proof of health insurance is a documented residence-permit requirement
- Good for
- Foreign nationals in paid work for a Georgian employer
- Requirement
- From 1 Mar 2026 a work/labour permit is required alongside the residence permit
- Study
Student residence permit
~1 year, renewable for the study duration
- Insurance
- Required— health insurance is required for a temporary residence permit
- Good for
- Students enrolled at an authorised Georgian institution
- Requirement
- Admission at an institution authorised by the Ministry of Education
- Residence
Investment / real-estate residence permit
6–12 months, renewable (12-year cap)
- Insurance
- Required— health insurance is a documented residence-permit requirement
- Good for
- Property owners and investors seeking longer-term residence
- Requirement
- From 1 Mar 2026 short-term residence needs property ≥ US$150,000; investment residence ~US$300,000
From 1 Jan 2026 ALL entering foreigners (incl. visa-free tourists) must hold health & accident insurance of at least GEL 30,000 for the full stay. From 1 Mar 2026 paid work for a Georgian employer needs a new work/labour permit (existing workers comply by 1 Jan 2027). The COVID-era 'Remotely from Georgia' nomad programme is largely phased out — most remote workers use the 365-day visa-free stay. Last checked: 2026-06.
Last verified June 2026
Visa-free isn’t insurance-free
Whatever route you take into Georgia, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you — and it’s what we actually do.
United States → Georgia: frequently asked
- Do United States passport holders need a visa to visit Georgia?
- Visa-free · up to 360 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.
- Can a United States passport holder live or work long-term in Georgia?
- Yes, via a long-stay visa. Georgia has 6 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.
- Do I need travel insurance for Georgia?
- Entry to Georgia never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Georgia visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.
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Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.