Georgia visa requirements for Botswanas

Travel and visa requirements

Georgian Visa is not required for Botswanas

Stay Duration: 365 days

Entry Requirements

  • The visa policy in Georgia provides that nationals of Botswana can visit and stay in the country for up to 365 days without a visa.
  • Citizens of Botswana will be required to provide a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Georgia. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping.
  • Visitors are to provide evidence of accommodation for their entire stay in Georgia, which could be a hotel reservation or a letter from the host who is already living in Georgia.
  • Travellers from Botswana with cats and dogs must be accompanied by a pet passport and veterinarian health certificate. If the pets are shipped as cargo, an invoice must be presented.
  • Botswana minors travelling without a parent or guardian must have a letter of authorization from a parent or guardian.
  • All visitors to Georgia must present a yellow fever vaccination certificate on arrival.
  • Nationals of Botswana visiting Georgia must provide a copy of their financial statement to show that they have enough funds to cater for themselves throughout their entire stay in Georgia.
  • Intending visitors can travel to Georgia can do so from any international airport in Botswana. These airports can be found in Gaborone and Francistown.
  • Air Botswana, Turkish Airlines, Air Namibia, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are some of the airlines that travellers can board from Botswana to Georgia.
  • The estimated flight time from Gaborone to Tbilisi, Georgia is 15 hours, 50 minutes and from Francistown, it is 19 hours, 55 minutes.
  • Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with most of the state having short, mild winters and long, hot summers. The best time to visit Georgia is between the summer heat and winter freeze from May to September.
  • The official currency used in Georgia is the Georgian lari. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Georgian is the official and primary language of Georgia. Other languages spoken in the country includes English, Russian, Azerbaijani, Assyrian, Svan, and Urum among other languages.
  • The constitution in Georgia provides freedom of religion and Christianity is the dominating religion, particularly the Georgian Orthodox Church with about 80% of the population of the country. Other religions are Islam, Hinduism and Judaism.
  • The power and socket plug used in Georgia is of Type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $30 a day for expenses while in Georgia.
  • Some delicacies tourists can try in Georgia include, Khinkali (Georgian Dumplings), Badrijani Nigvzit, Lobio (Bean Soup), Qababi (Kebabs), etc.
  • Visitors can move around in Barbados with buses, taxis and car rental.
  • Georgia makes use of the Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4), which put Botswana six hours ahead in time.
  • Uplistsikhe, Ananuri Fortress Complex, Gergeti Trinity Church and Narikala Fortress are fascinating places in Georgia that tourists can visit while in the country.
  • Visitors in Georgia are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to travel to Georgia?

The best time to visit Georgia is during spring (starting from April till early June) and autumn (from September to late November). During these periods, the weather is mostly warm, with occasional winds and rain. 

How much money is a person allowed to bring in cash to Georgia?

There is no limit to how much cash a visitor may bring to Georgia. But if the amount exceeds 30,000 GEL (Georgian Lari) or it's equivalent in another currency, it is necessary to fill out a customs declaration form and declare the money.

What is the official currency of Georgia?

The national currency of Georgia is Lari (GEL). One lari consists of 100 tetri. Currently, there are lari banknotes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 denominations, and coins of 1 and 2 laris.

Are there any car rental services in Georgia?

Yes, there are a number of companies in Georgia that offer car rental services for both locals and tourists. Most of them provide pick-up and drop-off options in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi with some companies also working in Telavi. In order to rent a car, a person is required to provide a valid ID/passport, a driving license, and in some cases a deposit.