At a glance
Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Georgia. For most travellers, that means the e-visa, applied for online at evisa.gov.ge. It gives short stays of up to 30 days.
The shortcut: if you already hold a valid visa or residence permit from a country on Georgia's official list, you can enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. The list has about 50 countries, including all EU/Schengen states, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf states.
Route 1: the e-visa
- Go to evisa.gov.ge. It's the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal. Ignore paid search ads for "Georgia visa" sites.
- Fill in the form. Upload a passport scan and a compliant photo.
- Pay about US$20 plus a small card fee.
- Allow up to 5 working days, then print the approved e-visa.
Route 2: visa-free with another country's visa or permit
Georgia's government ordinance lets people holding a visa and/or residence permit from a listed country enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180. The document must be valid on the date you enter Georgia. The list was last amended in April 2025, so check the current version on matsne.gov.ge.
New for 2026: mandatory travel insurance
From 1 January 2026, every foreign visitor must be able to show travel medical insurance at the border.
- Minimum cover: at least GEL 30,000 (about US$11,000).
- What it must cover: emergency medical treatment, hospitalisation, emergency dental care, medical evacuation and repatriation.
- If you don't have it: you may have to buy a policy on the spot, or be refused entry.
At the border
Carry printed copies of:
- Your e-visa or qualifying visa/permit
- Your insurance certificate
- Your return ticket and accommodation booking
- Proof of funds
Border officers make the final decision on entry.
Plan the rest of the trip
Read our Georgia destination guide and our two weeks in Georgia cost breakdown.