Georgia visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting Georgia

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Georgian Visa.

  • A valid Rwandan passport – valid for 6 months.
  • Photocopies of the Passport visibly showing the applicant's passport number, picture and bio-data pages.
  • A properly filled and signed Georgian visa application form.
  • One Passport-photograph of the applicant.
  • Visa Processing fees

Georgia Visa for Rwandans

Facts about Georgia

Georgia is considered to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The country has a canvas that can take care of any kind of travelers’ needs. The country is a haven for walkers, horse riders, cyclists, skiers, and rafters. The country is known for its winery and to some, it is the birthplace of wine. Georgie is also known for its history and culture. Tourists are treated in the best way possible by locals and are considered as blessings. This is one of the best places you will ever visit.
 
The importance of tourism in Georgia is increasing as every day goes by. Over 8.7 million visited Georgia in 2018, which was an all-time high of tourist visits in the country. The country aims to attract as much as 11 million tourists by 2025 with an annual revenue amounting to $6.6 billion.
 
Tourists are restricted from exporting items of historical value such as antiques, artworks, or paintings without first getting permission from the Ministry of Culture. Importation of firearms into Georgia is completely prohibited. Possession, trafficking, and use of illegal drugs is considered a great offense in Georgia and attracts a huge fine and long prison sentences.
 
A visa is not required if you hold permanent residency in any of the following countries: USA, Lithuania, Switzerland, Germany, South Korea, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, Estonia, or Latvia.

The best time to visit Georgia is May, June or September, especially in the lowlands around Tbilisi, as you'll avoid the summer heat and humidity as well as the freezing winter. Autumn harvest time is well worth a mention, especially around the vineyards of Kakheti. You should pack a lot of comfortable shoes as you would be doing a lot of walking while in Georgia. On a daily basis, you need to have an average of about 700 Lari for your expenses

Types of Georgia Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 5 working days 90 days
Business visa 5 working days 90 days

General Requirements for Georgia Visa

  • A valid Rwandan passport – valid for 6 months.
  • Photocopies of the Passport visibly showing the applicant's passport number, picture and bio-data pages.
  • A properly filled and signed Georgian visa application form.
  • One Passport-photograph of the applicant.
  • Visa Processing fees
Georgia Tourist visa Georgia Business visa

Georgia Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Rwandans looking to travel to Georgia can obtain the short-term visa without visiting Georgian Embassy or Consular Office.
  • Here are the steps to follow:
    • Applying online
    • Making online payment
    • Printing out the ready e-Visa.
  • Applying for a visa through this portal has lots of advantages for Rwandans. There is no need for the applicants to make an appointment or present original documents to the Embassy or Consular Office.
  • An e-Visa can be obtained easily anywhere with an internet connection and it grants the same right to enter Georgian territory as ordinary sticker-visa in the passport.
  • There are two types of e-visa:
    • Short-term E-visa: this visa is valid for 30 days.
    • long-term e-visa: this visa is valid for 90 days for the period of five years.
  • Once you get to Georgia, must be able to present all the required documents at Georgian state border:
    • Travel Document/Passport.
    • Document proving purpose of travel.
    • Proof of accommodation. For example, hotel reservations.
    • Travel and health insurance
    • Document proving sufficient financial means.
  • Entering Georgia from Russia is considered a crime under Georgian law, punishable by a heavy fine or possible imprisonment. If you do this, don’t try to continue into undisputed Georgia from either of the breakaway enclaves.

Georgia Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

200.00 (USD)

Business visa

200.00 (USD)

Georgia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Rwanda

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Rwandans are advised to visit the nearest Georgian embassy/consulate to their country

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Georgia?

It is located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia

How much is the cost of a visa to Georgia in USD?

A visa to Russia costs 200 USD

How much money do i need in Georgia?

The exchange rate between GEL and USD has been fluctuating recently but is generally stable at about 1 USD: 2.34 Lari, which means if you have 300 USD, you will have 702 Lari. That is more than enough to spend 10 days in Georgia with little worries about your budget

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