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You need a visa for Georgia if you have an Ethiopian passport

These visas exist for Georgia, but they cannot be applied for online with Ethiopian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Georgia Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Georgia. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Georgia may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 1 blank page
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
  • Round-trip flight itinerary confirmation
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Travel insurance covering Georgia recommended

Entry requirements for Ethiopian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Ethiopian passport holders entering Georgia as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory travel health insurance

    Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to Georgia. The insurance must provide a minimum coverage of 30,000 GEL.

    Georgia eVisa portal Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months at the time of applying for a visa

    Travelers require a passport to enter Georgia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months when applying for a Georgian visa. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages. Travelers must have a passport issued within 10 years of their arrival date.

    Georgia Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Georgia

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Georgia.

    Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Georgia.

    Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Georgia. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    • This visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Holders of valid visas or residence permits issued by EU Member States, United States, United Kingdom (and its territories), Canada, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Switzerland, Norway, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Australia, New Zealand, and certain dependent territories. The visa or residence permit must be valid on the day of entry.
    Last checked 2026-07-22

A look at Georgia

  • Colorful traditional houses with wooden balconies in Tbilisi Old Town against the backdrop of Narikala Fortress
    Tbilisi Old Town — Where history meets vibrant culture
  • Gergeti Trinity Church perched on a mountain with the snow-capped peak of Mount Kazbek in the background
    Gergeti Trinity Church — An iconic symbol of Georgia
  • Ancient Svan towers of Mestia village with snow-capped Caucasus mountains in the background
    Svaneti — UNESCO World Heritage mountain region
  • Traditional Georgian qvevri clay wine vessels buried in the ground at a family winery in Kakheti
    Kakheti — Birthplace of 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition

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Where else Ethiopian citizens can apply online

See every country a Ethiopian passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.