Georgia Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens (2026)
No — Chinese citizens can enter Georgia without a visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- If you drive your own car into Georgia, you must show the border checkpoint the vehicle registration document. [4]
- Bring proof of legal ownership of the vehicle if the registration document does not already prove it. [4]
- Bring your driving licence confirmation showing the category, translated into English and legalised or apostilled in China, valid at least 90 days. [4]
- Bring a health certificate (Form IV-100/a), which can be obtained at any medical centre in Georgia. [4]
- Holders of valid visas or residence permits of EU/EFTA/GCC countr
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •Visa-free entry itself carries no fee; if you arrive with a personal vehicle, a 15 GEL service fee is paid on the spot and attached to your documents. [4]
- •If you choose to apply for an e-Visa instead, the fee is 20 USD plus a 2% service fee. [5]
Before you fly
- •Chinese citizens, including Hong Kong and Macao SAR passport holders, may enter and stay in Georgia without a visa for 30 days for tourism. [4]
- •You can enter through Georgia's official border checkpoints, including seaports and international airports. [4]
- •A foreign driving licence can be used on Georgian territory for 365 calendar days. [4]
- •A foreign-registered vehicle may stay in Georgia without customs clearance for 60 days only. [4]
Full Georgia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •Holders of valid visas or residence permits of EU/EFTA/GCC countries, overseas territories of EU countries (except Anguilla, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha), Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, United Kingdom, or the United States - visa-free for stays of maximum 90 days in a 180-day period. Otherwise, the default 30-day period applies.
Watch out for
The 30-day visa-free stay is granted for tourism purposes only; other purposes may require a visa. [4]
If you apply for an e-Visa, the verification e-mail link is valid for 1 hour, and payment must be made within 5 hours or the application is cancelled. [5]
Driving into Georgia in your own car involves several extra documents and a fee at the border, so allow time at the checkpoint. [4]
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Frequently asked
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Georgia?
Up to 30 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
If you drive your own car into Georgia, you must show the border checkpoint the vehicle registration document.; Bring proof of legal ownership of the vehicle if the registration document does not already prove it.; Bring your driving licence confirmation showing the category, translated into English and legalised or apostilled in China, valid at least 90 days.; Bring a health certificate (Form IV-100/a), which can be obtained at any medical centre in Georgia..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/2867377
Do I need an e-Visa to visit Georgia?
No. Chinese citizens, including Hong Kong and Macao SAR passport holders, can enter visa-free and stay up to 30 days for tourism.
Is the visa-free stay only for tourism?
Yes. The 30-day visa-free entry granted to Chinese citizens is for tourism purposes only.
What do I need if I drive my own car in?
Your vehicle registration document, proof of ownership if the registration does not show it, your driving licence confirmation and a health certificate, plus a 15 GEL service fee.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — matsne.gov.ge.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Chinese citizens” and “Visa policy of Georgia”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] mfa.gov.ge [2] evisa.gov.ge [3] china.mfa.gov.ge [4] china.mfa.gov.ge [5] evisa.gov.ge [6] mfa.gov.ge [7] china.mfa.gov.ge. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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