Georgia has updated its entry requirements, affecting citizens from 17 countries. As of April 17, 2025, new regulations are in place regarding visa-free entry. These changes aim to tighten existing rules and combat illegal migration.
Previously, citizens of these countries could enter Georgia without a visa if they possessed a visa or residence permit from a Gulf country. However, the previous system lacked a specified validity period for these Gulf visas and permits. This led to a loophole that the new regulations address.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia clarified on April 24, 2025, that the amendments are designed to tighten, not relax, entry requirements. Citizens of the 17 affected countries can now only enter Georgia visa-free if they hold a multiple-entry visa or residence permit from a Gulf country. This permit must be valid for at least one year from the date of entry into Georgia, verifiable through travel documents.
The restrictions apply to citizens of [list of 17 countries was not provided in the source text]. Travelers from these nations should ensure their Gulf country visas or permits meet the new validity requirements. This will ensure a smooth entry into Georgia.