Georgia is among the oldest and most beautiful tourist destinations in Europe, where it still maintains its unique culture and inherent heritage, and the Republic of Georgia enjoys a picturesque nature that made it a wonderful destination for nature lovers and mountain tourism where there is one of the most famous mountain ranges in the world and the towering Caucasus Mountains that are characterized by stunning scenery Its impressive tops are perfect for winter sports. Georgia is a meeting place for many cultures and civilizations attested by tourist attractions and historical places throughout the country, especially the churches and monasteries, some of which were included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Here is the most important information on how to travel to Georgia:
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Georgia Visa
The citizens of the United Arab Emirates, citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and citizens of the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council do not need to apply for a visa to enter the Georgian territories, the same thing for the citizens of Lebanon and Jordan, they do not need to request a visa to enter the country, as most residents of the United Arab Emirates obtain a visa for a period of 90 days To Georgia upon arrival at any international airport, provided that their residence permit is valid for at least 6 months. Other citizens of other Arab countries must apply for a visa before traveling to Georgia.
It was reported that the Georgian authorities refused entry to some of the residents of the United Arab Emirates and those holding the Yemeni passport or the Syrian or Palestinian document without mentioning any reason.
Disclaimer: The visa requirements may change at any time, and the contents of these pages represent the limits of our knowledge of this issue and provide it to you in good faith. It is the sole responsibility of visitors to the site or its users to use the data contained therein. For more information on obtaining a Georgia visa, please contact the nearest embassy of the country or visit the Georgia embassy website.
How to travel to Georgia
By plane:
Tbilisi International Airport is the main airport in Georgia and is approximately 17 km from the center of the capital. Georgia Airport connects to the rest of the countries through direct flights from Dubai, Sharjah, Sharm El-Sheikh and others. Many international airlines offer their services at this airport, such as flydubai, Air Arabia, and flynas, all of which offer the best offers in terms of low-cost and luxurious flights from both the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
The duration of the journey from the United Arab Emirates to Georgia is approximately three and a half hours without stopping, and the prices range between 700 to 1200 dirhams, while from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the duration of the trip is approximately four hours, and the prices range between 1500 and 2500 Saudi riyals.
By bus:
It is possible to come from the Turkish capital Istanbul to Georgia through regular flights provided by buses linking the two capitals. There are three main stations in the capital, Tbilisi, which are: Didop, Samguri and Orthala. Tourists can also take trips by means of a similar means of transportation called Marchotca, which are minibuses that kind of reach the two countries.
By car:
Georgia can be entered by car through the land border crossings linking it to neighboring countries, provided that tourists have licenses for global driving, they adhere to strict rules of driving and have all the important identification documents.
By train:
Georgian lands can be entered through Azerbaijan by using the trains that offer flights between the two capitals, Baku and Tbilisi. It should be noted that these trips stop at different stations on the road linking the two countries. Georgia can also be entered via Armenia through train connections linking the capital, Yerevan, to the Georgian capital, Tbilisi.
By boat:
If you are in Poti (Odessa), you can take a ferry to get to Tbilisi, the journey between Poti and Tbilisi takes approximately 6 hours.
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Movement within Georgia:
The main means of transportation in Georgia are many and the price is affordable for all, which are mostly metro, buses, marshotrokas and taxis:
By metro:
Tbilisi is available on a two-line metro that meets at Sadgouris Mudani 1 station, and they reach the most important parts of the capital, and the metro operates from 7 am to midnight, and a “Metromani” travel card can be purchased and refilled at all stations, and the name of the next station is often announced in the language English to avoid any misunderstanding of tourists and to facilitate their transportation.
By bus:
Yellow buses are one of the means of transportation that is used by residents and tourists alike because they are cheap and widely available in Tbilisi and other Georgian cities, and travelers can pay with cash or by using the Metomani prepaid travel card.
Minibus:
The locals call it Marshrutkas, which are privately owned minibuses that are colored in yellow and often take only paved roads, and travelers can pay in cash or through metomani cards.
taxi:
Taxis are also privately owned in Tbilisi, but they usually do not work with the meter, and it is best to negotiate the price in advance and insist on payment after arriving at the destination. The fare from the airport to the city center or vice versa amounts to 25 Georgian lari, or 34 dirhams or 35 Saudi riyals.
