Authorized Processing for Tourist, Business & Family Visits.

Visa Details

📝 Required Documents Checklist

These are the standard documents required for the application.

1. 🆔 Identity Proof

• Original Passport: Issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date. Must have 2 blank pages.
• Aadhar Card: Front and back (mandatory for address verification).

2. 📸 Photograph

• Digital Photo: 35mm x 45mm, white background, matte finish.
• Format: Face must cover 70-80% of the photo. No borders.
• Note: Selfies or cropped photos are rejected instantly.

3. 💰 Financial Documents (Crucial)

• Bank Statement: Last 6 months, updated till yesterday.
• Minimum Balance: ₹1,50,000+ Closing Balance PER PASSENGER.
• Example: If a family of 4 is travelling, the total closing balance in the main applicant's account must be ₹6 Lakhs+.
• Format: Download directly from the Netbanking App/Website. Do not rename the PDF file.

4. 🏠 Accommodation Proof

• Hotel Voucher: Confirmed booking for the entire stay.
• OR Invitation: If staying with a friend/relative, provide a Notarized Invitation Letter + Host’s Passport/ID copy.

5. ✈️ Flight Tickets

• Round Trip: Confirmed return tickets from India to Georgia and back.

6. 🛡️ Travel Insurance (Mandatory)

• Coverage: Minimum 30,000 Euros (or $50,000 USD).
• Validity: Must cover the entire duration of your stay.
• Note: Immigration officers in Georgia often ask to see a physical copy of this at the airport.

7. 💼 Employment Proof (To prove ties to India)

• If Employed: Company ID Card + Last 3 Salary Slips.
• If Business: GST Certificate / Udyam Registration.
• If Student: School/College ID Card.

❓ Verified Official FAQs

Q: Is there an interview for the Georgia E-Visa?

A: Generally, no. The E-Visa process is 100% online. However, if your profile is weak (e.g., fresh passport, low funds) or you have previous refusals, the Embassy in Delhi reserves the right to call you for an in-person interview to verify your intent.

Q: Can I convert this tourist visa to a Work Permit inside Georgia?

A: No. This is a common scam. You cannot legally convert a C-Category (Tourist) visa into a Work Permit inside Georgia. To work, you must apply for a D-Category Immigration Visa from India. Agents promising "job conversion" on a tourist visa are often misleading you.

Q: What is the #1 reason for Georgia visa refusals?

A: The most common reason is "Unclear Purpose of Visit" or "Insufficient Funds".

• If the officer suspects you are using Georgia as a "stepping stone" to illegally enter Europe, they will refuse the visa immediately.
• Your bank balance must strictly match the "₹1.5 Lakh per person" rule to prove you can afford the trip.

Q: Do I need a transit visa if I have a layover in Tbilisi?

• If you stay in the International Transit Area: No visa is required if your layover is short (less than 24 hours) and you do not leave the airport.
• If you want to exit the airport: Yes, you need a valid Georgia E-Visa or a sticker visa.

Q: Is Travel Insurance really mandatory? Can't I just buy it later?

A: It is Mandatory for Indian citizens. Unlike other countries where it's just a recommendation, Georgian border officers frequently ask to see your physical insurance policy at the immigration counter. If you don't have it, you can be denied entry and deported.

Q: I have a valid US/UK Visa. Do I still need to apply?

A : No! If you hold a valid multi-entry visa or residence permit for the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, or Schengen Area, you can enter Georgia Visa-Free for up to 90 days. You just need to show your passport and the valid US/UK/Schengen visa at the border.