Georgia has become a favourite short-haul trip for UAE residents, and Most UAE residents qualify for visa-free entry, although eligibility depends on nationality and the validity of the UAE residence permit. Whether you hold an Emirates ID or another type of UAE residence visa, your eligibility for visa-free entry depends on your nationality and on how long your UAE residence permit remains valid. This guide covers the Georgia visa requirements for UAE residents, clears up the common “visa on arrival” confusion, explains the cost when a visa is needed, and covers what to know if you are planning to travel to Georgia from Dubai.
- Do UAE residents need a visa for Georgia?
- Georgia visa requirements for UAE residents
- Georgia visa on arrival for UAE residents
- How to apply for a Georgia visa from Dubai
- Planning your trip to Georgia from Dubai
- Key Takeaways
- Frequently Asked Questions
Do UAE residents need a visa for Georgia?
In most cases, no. Georgia allows UAE citizens to enter and stay for up to a full year without a visa. UAE residents, meaning anyone holding a valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID, can also enter and stay in Georgia without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, provided their UAE residence visa or permit is valid on both the day of entry and the day of departure, and their passport is valid for at least 90 days.
A small number of nationalities are subject to additional conditions and cannot always rely on this visa-free route. For those nationalities, it depends on whether the UAE residence visa is multiple-entry and has at least one year of validity remaining on the date of entry into Georgia. If it does not meet both of those conditions, a Georgian tourist visa must be arranged in advance, which is covered in the next sections.
Because this depends on nationality and on the specifics of your UAE residence visa, if you are unsure whether it applies to you, contact the Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates directly to confirm the requirements before you travel.
| Traveller type | Visa-free stay in Georgia | Conditions |
| UAE citizens | Up to 1 full year | None |
| UAE residents (most nationalities) | Up to 90 days per 180-day period | UAE residence visa/permit valid on entry and exit; passport valid 90+ days |
| UAE residents from nationalities subject to additional conditions | Up to 90 days per 180-day period | UAE residence visa must be multiple-entry and valid for at least 1 year on the date of entry, otherwise a visa must be arranged in advance |
Georgia visa requirements for UAE residents
If your UAE residence visa does not meet the visa-free conditions above, you will need to apply for a Georgian visa, most commonly the C1 tourist category, which grants a 90-day stay. According to the Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates, the documents required are:
- Your passport or travel document
- Your UAE residence visa or Emirates ID
- Travel or health insurance covering incidents above GEL 30,000, valid for the full period of your visit
- Proof of accommodation in Georgia
- A return flight ticket
- A bank statement covering the last 3 months
- A visa fee payment receipt, showing your name, the amount paid, the date and the transaction number (the fee is USD 20 or AED 75)
- A completed visa application form, signed, and uploaded as a scanned document
Note: All documents should be in English and uploaded as scanned PDFs. If the applicant is under 18, a copy of the parents’ passports and a signed consent letter are also required. Each family member needs a separate application and a separate payment.
The Embassy of Georgia in the UAE only accepts visa applications from holders of a valid UAE residence visa (Emirates ID) or a valid multiple-entry UAE visa, and the validity of that visa or permit must extend at least 3 months beyond the Georgian visa dates being requested.
To check exactly what applies to you, the Georgian government’s official checker at geoconsul.gov.ge/en/entering-georgia lets you enter your nationality, passport type and intended length of stay for an instant answer.
Georgia visa on arrival for UAE residents
Georgia does not operate a “visa on arrival” scheme for UAE residents. There is no fee to pay and no visa counter to visit at the airport. Instead, eligible UAE residents simply enter visa-free, using their passport and valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID, for a stay of up to 90 days.
For residents of nationalities subject to additional conditions, if the UAE residence visa does not meet the multiple-entry and 1-year validity requirements above, a visa is required, but it must be arranged in advance rather than on arrival. This is done through the C1 tourist visa, applied for online before travel via geoconsul.gov.ge/en/register/visit. There is no walk-up or on-arrival option for this category. If in doubt, contact the Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates to confirm what applies to your nationality.
Georgia visa on arrival for UAE residents: cost
Since there is no on-arrival visa, no fee applies to residents travelling visa-free. Where a visa does need to be arranged in advance, such as the C1 tourist visa, the official service fee is USD 20 or AED 75, payable by bank transfer with the receipt (showing name, amount, date and transaction number) submitted as part of the application.
How to apply for a Georgia visa from Dubai
- Check your requirement first. Use the official checker at geoconsul.gov.ge/en/entering-georgia and enter your nationality, passport type and planned length of stay.
- If you qualify for visa-free entry, no application is needed. Simply travel with a passport valid for at least 90 days and your valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID.
- If you need a C1 tourist visa, register and apply online through geoconsul.gov.ge/en/register/visit before you travel.
- If you are applying directly through the Embassy of Georgia in the UAE, book a consular appointment, gather the documents listed above, and note that in-person visits are mandatory for this route.
Note: The final decision to allow entry at the border always rests with the Georgian Immigration Authority, regardless of visa status.
Longer stays: immigration visas
If you are moving to Georgia rather than visiting, separate immigration visa categories exist outside the tourist route: D1 for those taking up employment or business activity, D3 for study or research, D4 for family reunification, and D5 for those who own qualifying real estate in Georgia worth over USD 100,000. These fall outside the scope of a short visit and require their own supporting documents.
Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates: Villa 20, Al Udhouq Street, Abu Dhabi. Telephone: +971 2 55 33 683.
Planning your trip to Georgia from Dubai
flydubai operates direct flights between Dubai and Tbilisi, with a flight time of roughly 3.5 to 4 hours, making Georgia one of the more convenient short-haul destinations for UAE residents.
Best time to visit Georgia
May, June and September tend to be the best months to visit, avoiding the summer heat and humidity as well as the cold winter months. Autumn is also worth timing a trip around if you want to see the grape harvest, particularly in the vineyards of Kakheti.
Travel insurance requirement for UAE citizens
UAE citizens travelling to Georgia are required to have valid health and accident insurance for the duration of their stay. Travellers should ensure their insurance policy meets the requirements before departure.
Popular places to include on a Georgia trip
Most itineraries for a Georgia trip from Dubai are built around Tbilisi, with add-ons depending on how many days you have. Popular destinations include:
- Tbilisi, the capital, for its old town, churches and food scene
- Batumi, on the Black Sea coast
- Gudauri and Kazbegi, for mountain scenery in the Caucasus
- Kakheti, Georgia’s wine region
- Borjomi, Bakuriani and Kutaisi, for smaller-town and nature stops
Georgia tour package prices from Dubai
Package prices vary by season, duration and operator. As a guide, indicative starting prices per adult for fixed itineraries from the UAE are:
| Tour package | Duration | Starting price per adult |
| Georgia Escape (Tbilisi) | 3 nights / 4 days | AED 1,309 |
| Classic Tbilisi with Gudauri | 3 nights / 4 days | AED 1,412 |
| Splendid Tbilisi | 4 nights / 5 days | AED 1,678 |
| Splendid Georgia (Tbilisi and Gudauri) | 4 nights / 5 days | AED 1,730 |
| Explore Georgia | 5 nights / 6 days | AED 2,083 |
| Explore Tbilisi and Gudauri | 5 nights / 6 days | AED 2,139 |
| Georgia, the Undiscovered Jewel | 6 nights / 7 days | AED 2,528 |
| Georgia, the Undiscovered Jewel (Tbilisi and Gudauri) | 6 nights / 7 days | AED 2,636 |
These prices are indicative only and were correct at the time of writing. They may change depending on the season, availability and the tour operator. Always check the latest prices directly with the provider before booking.
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Key Takeaways
- Most UAE residents can enter Georgia visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, provided their UAE residence visa or permit is valid on entry and exit.
- UAE citizens get a full year of visa-free entry.
- A small number of nationalities are subject to additional conditions: their UAE residence visa must be multiple-entry and valid for at least 1 year to qualify for visa-free entry; otherwise, a C1 tourist visa must be arranged in advance. If unsure, confirm with the Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates.
- Georgia does not offer a visa on arrival. Entry is either visa-free or requires a visa applied for before travel.
- Where a visa is required, the official fee is USD 20 or AED 75, plus supporting documents such as insurance, accommodation proof and a bank statement.
- flydubai flies direct from Dubai to Tbilisi in around 3.5 to 4 hours, and Georgia tour packages from the UAE start from roughly AED 1,300 to 1,700 for a short break.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most UAE residents do not need a visa. Anyone holding a valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID can enter Georgia visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as long as their UAE residence document is valid on entry and exit and their passport has at least 90 days of validity.
There is no visa on arrival for Georgia, so no on-arrival fee applies to residents who qualify for visa-free entry. If a visa must be arranged in advance, such as the C1 tourist visa, the official fee is USD 20 or AED 75.
They can travel to Georgia visa-free for up to 90 days if their UAE residence visa is multiple-entry and valid for at least one year. Otherwise, they must apply for a C1 tourist visa before travelling.
Most UAE residents can travel visa-free regardless of nationality. A few nationalities need their UAE residence visa to be multiple-entry and valid for at least 1 year to qualify. Contact the Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates to confirm if this applies to you.
Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period, for those who qualify for visa-free entry.
At minimum, a passport valid for at least 90 days and a valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID. If you need to apply for a visa in advance, you will also need travel or health insurance, proof of accommodation, a return ticket, a recent bank statement and the visa fee payment receipt.
Georgia tour package prices vary depending on the season, duration, hotel category and what’s included. Check the latest offers with travel operators before booking.
