Do Nepalis need a visa for Georgia?

The rule

Nepali citizens can use the Georgian e-visa only with a valid Schengen or OECD-country visa or residence permit; otherwise a short-term visa from a Georgian embassy.

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What "Visa required" means for Nepalis

Visa required means Nepalis must hold a visa issued by Georgia before travelling. The application is filed online, the government fee of ₹1,892 is paid and the passport is returned with the visa. Published decision windows for Georgia are 5–7 working days; the visa allows a stay of up to 30 days within 120.

Before you apply

Apply as soon as the dates are fixed. Check that the passport has two blank pages and six months of validity, that the name on the booking matches the passport exactly and that bank statements cover the last three to six months without a sudden large deposit. Appointment slots at visa application centres fill up before holidays, so book biometrics first and gather documents around that date. Vistolane runs the document checks before filing and shows the guaranteed filing date before you pay.

At the Georgia border and during the stay

Georgia sets a stay of up to 30 days within 120, single, on a visa valid for 30 days. The date written at the border is the one that counts, not the visa validity. Overstaying, even by a day, is recorded, usually fined and can lead to a refusal on the next application for Georgia and for countries that share immigration data. Extensions, where they exist, are applied for inside the country before the stay ends; a new entry is not an extension and repeated back-to-back visits are refused at many borders.

When this rule does not apply

This answer is for ordinary Nepal passports and short visits: tourism, visiting family and friends and business meetings without local employment. Study, work, family reunion, medical treatment and long stays follow different routes with their own fees and documents, listed on the Georgia destination page. Note for this rule: Nepali citizens can use the Georgian e-visa only with a valid Schengen or OECD-country visa or residence permit; otherwise a short-term visa from a Georgian embassy. Diplomatic and official passports, dual nationals travelling on a second passport and holders of a residence permit for a third country can fall under different rules; when in doubt, the official source linked above decides.

How this answer is kept current

The rule comes from Georgia's own immigration authority or official e-visa portal and was last verified on 2026-11-05. The Vistolane operations team re-checks it when the government announces a change, and the page updates the same day. Airline summaries, travel forums and agency websites are never used as the source.

Georgia for Nepal passport holders: costs, documents and timing

The Georgia e-Visa costs USD 20 plus a 2% card fee; every applicant also completes DuVerify identity verification (USD 15) through an email link within 24 hours. The earliest decision is 5 working days after filing. Travel insurance of at least GEL 30,000 covering every day of the stay is mandatory. Indians holding a valid visa or residence permit from the USA, UK, Schengen states and several others can enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180.

The Georgia e-Visa costs USD 20 plus a 2% card fee; every applicant also completes DuVerify identity verification (USD 15) through an email link within 24 hours. The earliest decision is 5 working days after filing. Travel insurance of at least GEL 30,000 covering every day of the stay is mandatory. Indians holding a valid visa or residence permit from the USA, UK, Schengen states and several others can enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180.

How much does a Georgia visa cost? From ₹3,939 per traveller all-in: ₹1,892 government fee, ₹0 mandatory charges (Card processing fee (2%), DuVerify identity verification) plus ₹590 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹0, Business ₹0.

How long does a Georgia visa take? 5–7 working days (about 7 days); evisa.gov.ge publishes 5 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

What documents do I need for a Georgia visa? A passport valid for the full stay, a recent photo, the completed form, flight and accommodation bookings, three to six months of bank statements and proof of ties such as an employment letter. Students add the admission letter and tuition evidence; workers add the sponsor's offer. The Georgia checklist on this page is the one Vistolane files with.

How much bank balance do I need for a Georgia visa? About ₹66,234 for a tourist visit, rising to ₹94.62 lakh for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week. This is Vistolane's planning guideline, not an official minimum: Georgia publishes no fixed figure unless its checklist states one.

Can I apply for the Georgia visa online, or is it visa on arrival? Online. Georgia issues an e-visa; it is not a visa on arrival, so apply and receive the approval before you fly.

How long can I stay in Georgia on this visa? Up to 30 days, single entry, valid 30 days. Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.

Is an interview or biometrics required for Georgia? No. Georgia decides on the documents; there is no interview and no biometrics appointment for this route.

Applying for the Georgia visa

Why are Georgia visas refused? Bank statements that do not match the trip, weak evidence of ties or purpose, inconsistent bookings and form errors that contradict the passport. Each document is checked against the Georgia list before Vistolane files it, and a refusal letter is decoded within 24 hours if you were refused before.

Can I apply for the Georgia visa myself? Yes. The checklist on this page is the one Vistolane uses. Most applicants let Vistolane file the tourist and student routes because the guaranteed filing date and document checks remove the two main causes of refusal; other routes are matched with a licensed specialist.

Where else Nepalis travel without a visa

• Maldives: Visa on arrival
• Singapore: Visa-free

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