Visiting Family & Friends Visa for Georgia (C2)

The C2 visa for visiting family and friends in Georgia: the invitation, the documents and where to apply.

Short stayValidity
Usually single entryEntries
About 10 working daysProcessing
geoconsul.gov.ge or e-VisaWhere to apply

Who this visa is for

The C2 is Georgia's short-stay visa for visiting relatives and friends who live in Georgia.

Documents for your file

  • Invitation from the relative or friend in Georgia
  • Passport and a photo
  • Accommodation letter or booking
  • Return ticket
  • Travel health and accident insurance (at least 30,000 GEL cover, for the whole stay)
  • Bank statement for the last months
  • The fee receipt and the signed application forms

Embassies can ask for more; documents usually need a translation. We give you the exact list for your country.

How to apply

Check if you need a visa

Many nationalities enter Georgia visa-free – check your passport in our citizenship guide first.

Apply online

Eligible nationalities use the e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.ge); others apply on geoconsul.gov.ge and attend their Georgian embassy or consulate.

Travel with your papers

Carry your accommodation, return ticket and insurance – the final decision at the border rests with the Georgian immigration authority.

Good to know

Parents visiting a student in Georgia often enter visa-free – check the passport first.

Quick answers

Who is the Visiting Family & Friends Visa (C2) for?

The C2 is Georgia's short-stay visa for visiting relatives and friends who live in Georgia.

How long is the C2 visa valid?

Short stay, usually single entry.

Where do I apply for the C2?

Eligible nationalities apply online on evisa.gov.ge; others apply on geoconsul.gov.ge and attend the Georgian embassy or consulate. Ordinary visas take about 10 working days.

Can you prepare my C2 application?

Yes. Open your account, choose Visa and tell us your citizenship – our team checks every document and follows the application with you.

Other Georgian visa types

Official sources

Checked 3 November 2026. Georgia changed its visa rules several times in 2026, so we confirm the current requirements for your passport before you apply.

Ready to apply?

Start your visa application in your account – we check your documents and stay with you until the visa is in your passport.