Nigeria passport → Georgia

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Georgia?

Visa required in advance

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Georgia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.

Apply on the official site: evisa.gov.ge

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

Easier if you already hold another visa

Nigerian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get eVisa instead:

US visa
US Green Card
UK visa
UK residence permit
Schengen visa
EU / Schengen residence
Canada visa or PR
Australia visa or PR
Japan visa or PR
New Zealand visa or PR
South Korea visa or PR

Apply online for Georgia's eVisa with a valid Schengen or OECD-country visa or residence permit.

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Georgia at a glance

Capital: Tbilisi
Currency: lari (GEL)
Languages: Georgian
Calling code: +995
Region: Western Asia

Read the Georgia travel guide →

GE42.0°N · 43.5°EPhoto: Ivan Aivazovsky · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Caucasus mountains, wine and supra feastsTbilisi Old Town · Gergeti Trinity Church · Kakheti wine region

Georgia for other passports

IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free365 days
United KingdomVisa-free365 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free360 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free365 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Western Asia for Nigerian passport holders

PalestineVisa-free
LebanonVisa on arrival30 days
BahraineVisa
IraqeVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required

Common questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Georgia?

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Georgia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Georgia?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Georgia?

Not under the standard rules.

Is Georgia easier for Nigerian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Nigerian citizens get e-visa. Apply online for Georgia's eVisa with a valid Schengen or OECD-country visa or residence permit.

How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?

42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.