Access
Visa free
FStay 360 days
Policy · GeorgiaPassport Atlas
South Africa passport to Georgia
Yes — South Africa passport holders can visit Georgia without a visa for up to 360 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Georgia lets 103 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is one of them.
- South Africa passports get “Visa free” at 60 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Georgia passports get “Visa required” in South Africa.
Nearby passports travelling to Georgia
Open to South Africa passports near Georgia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
South AfricaGeorgia- Typical duration
- 12.1 hours
- From
- JNB · CPT · DUR
- To
- TBS · KUT · BUS
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 13 hours
Türkiye · 13.4 hours
Germany · 16.8 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Georgia
Country profile
Capital
Tbilisi
Population
3.7 million
Area
69,700 km²
Currency
Georgian lari GEL
Languages
Georgian
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Foreign-born
81,582 · 2024
Migrant share
2.1%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- Georgian86.8%
- Azeri6.3%
- Armenian4.5%
- other2.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+995
Airports
TBS · KUT · BUS · SUI
Highlights
- Old Tbilisi
- Kazbegi
- Svaneti
South Africa · Visa free
FAQ
Does a South Africa passport need a visa for Georgia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 360 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 360 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Georgia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Georgia mission.
What about a Georgia passport entering South Africa?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Georgia as a visitor?
Visa-free stay：Up to 1 year for many passports。Check the official visa-free list; entry stamp is enough. Licensed work still needs a permit.