Georgia visa requirements for Laotians

Travel and visa requirements

Georgian Visa is not required for Laotians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Georgia is a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia but it is technically located in the Asian continent. The country's capital is Tbilisi.
  • Laos citizens visiting Georgia as tourists can apply for e-visa with a maximum stay of 30 days. The tourist visa expires in 120 days.
  • Required documents for Laos citizens visiting Georgia are filled visa application form, passport photo not older than 6 months, a clear scan of the information pages of your valid and signed Laos' passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages, hotel itinerary, bank statement, health insurance, and a return ticket.
  • Georgia is known to be the "Peach State". Aside from this, Georgia is the top producer of pecans, peanuts, and Vidalia onions. The onions are considered some of the sweetest onions in the world.
  • The official and primary language of Georgia is Georgian. Other languages spoken are English, Russian, Azerbaijani, Assyrian, Svan, and Urum.
  • The main religion practiced in Georgia is Christianity, only a few percentages of the country's population practice Islam.
  • The currency spent in Georgia is the Georgian Lari, represented with the code GEL.
  • There is no cash restriction to the amount a visitor may bring to Georgia. But if the amount exceeds 30,000 GEL or its equivalent, it is necessary to fill out a customs declaration form and declare your money.
  • Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with short, mild winters and long, hot summers. The temperatures in Georgia often exceed 95 °F (35 °C).
  • Georgia does not operate Daylight Saving Time. The country observes Georgia Standard Time (GET) all year round and it is 4 hours of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
  • Georgia uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
  • The required vaccines needed before entering Georgia are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
  • Among the top tourist centers in Georgia include Gudauri Ski Resort, Tbilisi City Tour, Simon Janishia Museum of Georgia, and Batumi.
  • The time difference between Georgia and Laos is 3 hours. Laos is ahead of Georgia.
  • The total flight duration from Laos to Georgia is 8 hours 5 minutes, while the distance is 5,901 Km.
  • The airlines operating Georgia include Georgian Airways, MyWay Airlines, and vanilla Sky Airlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Georgia?

Georgia has all year round travel opportunities. In this condition, visiting Georgia will depend on the kind of activity a visitor is going for. Spring and Autumn seasons are the best periods to visit especially for those who prefer cultural and historical tours. These periods are from April to early June and September to late November.

How do I apply for Georgia tourist e-visa?

The short term visa application is the easiest way to get a tourist e-visa. What to do is visit Georgia's official website, fill out an application, receive a confirmation email and pay the fees via PayPal or credit cards. E-visa will be processed and issued in 5 working days.

Is it safe to visit Georgia?

Georgia is generally a very safe place to visit. However, there are cases of petty crime against tourists like pickpocketing in some tourist areas but the risk is lower than in many other European cities.

How can I extend my stay in Georgia?

To stay beyond 30 days, it is expected to apply for a different visa category aside from tourist visa which can either be:

  • Diplomatic (A)
  • Special (B)
  • Ordinary (C)
  • Immigration (D)
  • Transit (T)