Georgia visa for Turkish citizens
Visa-freeNo. Turkish citizens holding an ordinary passport can travel to Georgia visa-free for tourism. Since 1 January 2026, mandatory travel (health and accident) insurance covering the whole stay is required.
This page covers tourist travel with an ordinary Turkish passport.
Before you travel
Since 1 January 2026, mandatory travel (health and accident) insurance covering the whole stay is required.
Length of stay
1 year
Good to know
Entry is visa-free with a passport or a valid new-type Turkish national ID card. Since 1 January 2026, health and accident insurance in English or Georgian covering the whole stay is mandatory (minimum coverage on the official site).
How to apply
- Check that your passport meets the minimum validity required by your destination (the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises checking this even when visa-exempt).
- Since 1 January 2026, mandatory travel (health and accident) insurance covering the whole stay is required.
- Do not exceed the permitted stay: 1 year.
- Different rules apply to work, study or long stays; contact the country's mission.
General information — confirm current conditions and the document list with the official source. Source: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Visa requirements
Documents (general)
- Ordinary passport — must meet the minimum validity required by the country; a damaged passport can lead to refusal at the border.
- Mandatory pre-travel step: Since 1 January 2026, mandatory travel (health and accident) insurance covering the whole stay is required.
- Check entry conditions (e.g. minimum passport validity) with official sources before travelling.
General information — confirm current conditions and the document list with the official source. Source: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Visa requirements
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Georgia?
No. Turkish citizens holding an ordinary passport can travel to Georgia visa-free for tourism. Since 1 January 2026, mandatory travel (health and accident) insurance covering the whole stay is required.
How long can I stay in Georgia?
1 year
Is there anything I must do before travelling?
Since 1 January 2026, mandatory travel (health and accident) insurance covering the whole stay is required.
How long must my passport be valid?
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises at least one year of passport validity from the visa application date; even when visa-exempt, check the minimum validity your destination requires.
Official sources
- T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı – Türk Vatandaşlarının Tabi Olduğu Vize Uygulamaları
- Matsne (Legislative Herald of Georgia) – List of Countries Whose Citizens May Enter Georgia without a Visa
- MFA of Georgia (Embassy in Norway) – Mandatory insurance for tourists entering Georgia
Last checked: 2026-11-07
Visa rules can change. Always confirm with the official source before you travel. Current fees and document lists are on the official site.
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