Visa Requirements
Do South African citizens need a visa for Georgia?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for South Africa citizens travelling to Georgia
Nationals of a broad range of countries may enter Georgia without a visa for short-term stays. Georgia visa liberalisation policy means citizens of many countries can remain visa-free for up to one year.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
South Africa passport holders can enter Georgia for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official Georgia entry requirements →
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The short answer
South African citizens do not need a visa to enter Georgia for stays of up to 360 days. No visa is needed before travelling to Georgia for a short tourist or business visit. This covers tourist and short business visits only, not work, study or residence, and a border officer makes the final decision on entry in every case. Entry rules change without notice, so the requirement is read again from the official source on a schedule and the date above is the last time that happened. The official source for this corridor is linked on this page and should be checked before booking. Where the destination government and the traveller's own government disagree, the destination government decides, because it is the one that writes the rule. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
At a glance
Key facts for South African citizens visiting Georgia
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 360 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How South African citizens enter Georgia
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 360 days or fewer. Beyond that, Georgia needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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What South African citizens ask about entering Georgia
No. South African citizens can enter Georgia without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 360 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
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Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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