Country guide
Georgia
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
None required
Currency
Lari (GEL)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +4 (2 hours ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 995
Best time to go
May, June, September
Drinking water
Bottled water recommended.
Travel tips
Check the local political situation before travelling to Pankisi Gorge and the separatist regions (South Ossetia, Abkhazia and the upper Kodori Valley).
Visa guide
Visa requirements
Visas are not required by SA passport holders for visits of 1 full year.
- 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 highly recommended
Visa Information: www.geoconsul.gov.ge/en/entering-georgia
Issuing authorities
Embassy of Georgia, Pretoria
270A Carina Street, Waterkloof Ridge, 0181
Tel: 012 346 1831
Web: http://rsa.mfa.gov.ge
SA representative
Representation accredited from Kyiv, Ukraine
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1-2, 7, 19; Mar 3, 8; Apr 9-13; May 9, 12, 17, 26; Aug 28; Oct 14; Nov 23