Checked against Georgian tourism, Georgian eVisa, Georgian embassy, and U.S. State Department sources on July 23, 2026.
Georgia can be unusually generous for eligible travelers, but the stay limit is not the same for everyone.
Short answer: some listed nationalities can stay in Georgia without a visa for a full year. Other routes, including some residence-permit or eVisa situations, can use shorter limits such as 90 days in any 180-day period or 30 days during the visa validity period. Track the rule that applies to your citizenship, travel document, visa, or residence-permit status.
Jetseen helps you track days - always consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation. Visa and residence questions should also be reviewed with a qualified legal or immigration professional.
Can everyone stay in Georgia for one year?
No.
Georgia's official tourism page lists countries whose citizens do not require a visa and says listed foreign citizens may stay for a full year. The same source says citizens of 26 EU member states may enter without a visa and stay for a full year.
That does not mean every traveler has a one-year clock. Georgia eligibility depends on the citizenship, travel document, visa, or residence-permit basis used for entry.
Before you treat Georgia as a 365-day stay, record:
| Record | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Citizenship or travel document | Determines whether a visa-free route may apply |
| Entry basis | Separates visa-free, eVisa, and residence-permit-based routes |
| Arrival date | Starts the practical stay record |
| Planned exit date | Shows whether the trip approaches the allowed stay |
| Source checked | Keeps the decision tied to the rule in force when you traveled |
Do not build a Georgia plan from a social post that says "one year" without checking the official eligibility route.
What is the one-year visa-free route?
The official tourism page says listed foreign citizens can enter Georgia without a visa and stay for a full year. It also gives a separate one-year statement for citizens of 26 EU member states.
For U.S. citizens, the U.S. State Department says a tourist visa is not required for stays of 365 days or less and says U.S. citizens may enter, reside, work, or study in Georgia without a visa for up to 365 days. Treat that as U.S.-specific travel-advisory context, not as a universal rule for all passports.
For UAE citizens, the Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates says UAE citizens may enter and stay in Georgia without a visa for one full year.
The useful tracking habit is simple: write down why you believe the one-year rule applies before you start counting the year.
When does 90/180 apply instead?
Some Georgia routes are shorter than one year.
The Embassy of Georgia to the UAE says individuals holding a UAE visa or residence permit may enter and stay without a visa for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period, subject to conditions for listed nationalities.
That is a different clock:
| Route type | Tracking frame |
|---|---|
| Eligible visa-free nationality | Potential one-year stay, if the official eligibility route applies |
| Some UAE visa or residence-permit holder routes | 90 calendar days in any 180-day period, subject to source conditions |
| eVisa route | Stay duration depends on the eVisa validity and duration terms |
Do not treat a residence permit in another country as a one-year Georgia permission unless the official Georgia source for that exact route says so.
What does 180/90 mean on a Georgia eVisa?
The Georgia eVisa FAQ separates visa validity from duration of stay.
Validity is the date range when the visa can be used. Duration of stay is how much time the traveler may spend in Georgia during that validity period.
The FAQ gives examples:
| eVisa example | Practical meaning from the FAQ |
|---|---|
| 120/30 multiple-entry | A maximum 30-day stay during the validity period |
| 180/90 multiple-entry | Total stay should not exceed 90 days in a 180-day period |
The Georgia eVisa application page also says the portal is for short-stay visits only, less than 90 days.
This is why eVisa tracking needs both dates:
- visa validity start
- visa validity end
- allowed duration of stay
- entry dates
- exit dates
- days already used during the relevant window
If you only record the visa expiry date, you can miss the shorter stay limit inside the visa.
Does leaving Georgia reset the clock?
Do not assume that.
The research pack for this guide did not support a general "leave and re-enter to reset" claim for every status. For eVisa and 90/180 routes, the official examples point to a period-based count, not a simple reset after each exit.
Use the exact wording for your entry basis. If the rule says 90 days in any 180-day period, leaving the country does not automatically erase prior days inside that 180-day window.
Should this guide cover Georgia tax residence or work rights?
No.
This guide is about Georgia visa-free, eVisa, and stay-limit day tracking. It does not decide tax residence, residence permits, business registration, local work permission, or long-term immigration strategy.
If Georgia becomes more than a visitor stay in your life, keep separate records for:
- visa or visa-free entry basis
- Georgia arrival and departure dates
- housing and local ties
- work or business facts
- tax advice
- residence-permit advice
A day tracker can keep the record clean. It cannot decide the legal result.
Where Jetseen fits
Georgia is not listed as one of Jetseen's built-in 13 rule types, so use Jetseen as a recordkeeping system for Georgia trips, visas, documents, reminders, and custom day counters.
A practical Georgia setup:
- create a Georgia trip record for each entry and exit
- save the entry basis in notes, such as visa-free, eVisa, or residence-permit route
- add the visa validity dates if you have an eVisa
- set a custom rolling tracker if your route uses a 90/180 limit
- attach documents that explain the status used for entry
- add reminders before visa expiry or planned maximum-stay dates
- export CSV records for personal or advisor review
Jetseen does not decide Georgia visa eligibility, grant permission to stay, determine work rights, or replace immigration advice.
If Georgia is part of your year, Try Jetseen Free for 14 Days and keep the stay clock next to the documents that explain it.
Jetseen helps you track days - always consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation. Visa and residence questions should also be reviewed with a qualified legal or immigration professional.
FAQ
Can everyone stay in Georgia for one year?
No. Georgia's official tourism source supports a one-year visa-free stay for listed nationalities and EU citizens, but eligibility depends on citizenship, travel document, and status.
Does a UAE residence permit give one year in Georgia?
Not under the UAE embassy source used for this guide. That source says individuals holding a UAE visa or residence permit may have 90 calendar days in any 180-day period, subject to listed conditions.
Is eVisa validity the same as allowed stay?
No. Georgia's eVisa FAQ distinguishes visa validity from duration of stay. A visa can be valid for a period that is longer than the allowed stay inside Georgia.
Can Jetseen decide which Georgia stay rule applies to me?
No. Jetseen can help you record trips, visa dates, documents, reminders, and custom day limits. It does not decide immigration eligibility.
Sources
- Georgian National Tourism Administration: Visa Application
- Embassy of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates: Visa Information
- Georgia e-Visa Portal: FAQ
- Georgia e-Visa Portal: Visa Application
- U.S. Department of State: Georgia International Travel Information
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Tax residency rules change frequently. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.