Russia to Georgia: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇷🇺 Russia 🇬🇪 Georgia
Visa Free

Up to 360 days without a visa.

Russia citizens can enter Georgia without a visa for up to 360 days. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Cost of living in Georgia is about 6% lower than in Russia (index 33 vs 39, NYC=100) — making it an attractive destination for longer stays.

Russia Passport Strength

79 Visa-free
27 Visa on arrival
32 e-Visa
61 Visa required

Entry Details — Georgia

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
360 days
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Georgia
33.1
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Georgia
20%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$828/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Asia Destinations — Russia Passport

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Georgia is approximately 6% cheaper than Russia (index 33 vs 39, NYC=100). This makes it attractive for expats and digital nomads seeking value.
Georgia cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Georgia — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Russia citizens need a visa to visit Georgia?+

Russia passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Georgia. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Russia passport holders stay in Georgia?+

The authorised stay for Russia citizens in Georgia is 360 days per entry under current rules. Extensions may be available — check with local immigration authorities on arrival.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Georgia?+

Géorgie — 0% impôt sur revenus étrangers. Entrée sans visa pour 90+ nationalités. Remotely from Georgia Programme — Frais : 0. Durée : 1 an (extensible). Revenu minimum $2 000/mois. Travail hors-Géorgie uniquement. Self-employed (IP) — Frais : ~$50 setup. Durée : Illimité. Flat tax 20% revenus géorgiens. Étrangers <183j/an = non-résidents (0% revenus hors-GE). Visa-free entry — EU, US, UK : entrée libre 365 jours/an sans visa.

What is the cost of living in Georgia?+

The cost of living index for Georgia is 33.1 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Georgia.

What documents are required for Russia citizens to enter Georgia?+

A valid Russia passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.