Somalia passport → Georgia

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Georgia?

Visa required in advance

Somali 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, UK visa, Canada 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

Somali passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free90 days instead:

US visa
UK visa
Canada visa or PR
Australia visa or PR
Japan visa or PR
New Zealand visa or PR
South Korea visa or PR
GCC residence (UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain)
UK residence permit

Supporting visa or residence permit valid on the day you arrive. 90 days in any 180.

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Georgia at a glance

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

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

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Georgia for other passports

SomaliaVisa required
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 Somali passport holders

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

Common questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Georgia?

Somali 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 Somali citizens stay in Georgia?

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

Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Georgia?

Not under the standard rules.

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

Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, GCC residence, UK residence, Somali citizens get visa free for up to 90 days. Supporting visa or residence permit valid on the day you arrive. 90 days in any 180.

How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?

30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #90 of 93 (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.