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- Capital
- Tbilisi (TBS)
- Dialing Code
- + 995
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +4
- Language
- Georgian
- Best Time to Go
- May - June & September
- Currency
- Lari (GEL)
Travel Tips
- Check the local political situation before travelling to Pankisi Gorge and the separatist regions (South Ossetia, Abkhazia and the upper Kodori Valley)
- Russian, Armenian, Azeri, Ossetian, Abkhazian and English are also spoken.
- Bottled water recommended
Last updated 12 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Embassy of Georgia, Pretoria
270A Carina Street, Waterkloof Ridge, 0181
Telephone: 012 346 1831
Website: rsa.mfa.gov.ge
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1 - 2, 7, 19
March: 3, 8
April: 9 - 13
May: 9, 12, 17, 26
August: 28
October: 14
November: 23
Visa Requirements
Visas are not required by South African passport holders for visits of 1 full year
- To check if you need a visa: www.geoconsul.gov.ge/en/entering-georgia
Entry Requirements
- Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months and please ensure that there are at least 2 blank pages in the passport
- Travel insurance is mandatory: The insurance policy may be issued by either a Georgian or a foreign insurance company, and the insurance coverage amount must be no less than 30 000 GEL See full requirements
- Document proving purpose of travel (invitation letter, tour itinerary, etc)
- Proof of accommodation
- Document proving sufficient financial means
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Kyiv, Ukraine