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# United Kingdom visa for citizens of Georgia

Citizens of Georgia need a visa for the United Kingdom and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Standard Visitor Visa
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Visa validity:** 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–30 days
- **Government fee:** £115
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for the last 6 months showing sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Complete online application** — Fill out the Standard Visitor Visa application on the UKVI website
2. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the £115 fee online via the UKVI portal
3. **Book biometric appointment** — Schedule an appointment at a VFS Global centre in Georgia
4. **Attend biometric appointment** — Provide fingerprints, photograph, and submit original documents
5. **Submit supporting documents** — Hand over all required documents at the visa centre
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 15–30 working days
7. **Collect passport** — Return to the visa centre or opt for courier delivery
8. **Travel to UK** — Present the visa vignette upon arrival; max stay 180 days

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page and be valid for the duration of stay
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Online form submitted via UKVI portal
- **Recent passport-sized photograph** (Identity): 45mm x 35mm, white background
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
- **Flight itinerary** (Travel): Round-trip booking showing entry and exit dates
- **Travel insurance** (Travel): Covering medical expenses and repatriation
- **Bank statements (last 6 months)** (Financial): Showing sufficient funds to cover stay
- **Proof of employment or study** (Employment): Letter from employer or school confirming leave
- **Payslips (last 3 months)** (Financial): If employed
- **Tax returns or proof of income** (Financial, optional): If self-employed
- **Invitation letter (if visiting family/friends)** (Supporting, optional): From UK resident with proof of their status
- **Proof of ties to home country** (Supporting): e.g., property deeds, family certificates, employment contract
- **Biometric residence permit (if applicable)** (Identity, optional): Only if previously issued
- **Marriage certificate (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): If traveling with spouse

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of £100 per day of stay
- Bank statements
- Payslips
- Tax returns
- Sponsorship letter

Must show sufficient funds for entire stay without working

## Good to know

- Visa does not permit paid or unpaid work
- Overstaying may result in future visa bans
- Biometrics must be enrolled in person at a VFS centre

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Provide clear bank statements showing adequate balance for the trip
- **Weak ties to home country** — Submit evidence of employment, property, or family commitments in Georgia
- **Incomplete or incorrect application** — Double-check all fields and upload correct documents

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Georgia need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Citizens of Georgia need a visa for the United Kingdom and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Standard Visitor Visa.

### How long can citizens of Georgia stay in the United Kingdom?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the United Kingdom visa cost for citizens of Georgia?

Government fee: £115.

### How long does United Kingdom visa processing take?

Typically 15–30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Georgia need for the United Kingdom?

Valid passport; Completed visa application form; Recent passport-sized photograph; Proof of accommodation; Flight itinerary; Travel insurance; and 8 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for the United Kingdom?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa

## Sources

- [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa)

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