Georgia's C4 visa: medical, humanitarian & religious visa

Medical, charity, guardianship or pilgrimage trips to Georgia: how the C4 short-stay visa works.

Short stayValidity
Usually single entryEntries
About 10 working daysProcessing
geoconsul.gov.ge or e-VisaWhere to apply

Is this visa right for you?

Coming to Georgia for treatment, charity work, a pilgrimage or to visit a grave? These short stays, and guardians of Georgian citizens, use the C4.

What the embassy asks for

  • A letter from the clinic, charity or religious host, where it applies
  • Passport and a photo
  • Accommodation letter or booking
  • Return ticket
  • Travel health and accident insurance (at least 30,000 GEL cover, for the whole stay)
  • Bank statement for the last months
  • The fee receipt and the signed application forms

Embassies can ask for more; documents usually need a translation. We give you the exact list for your country.

The application, step by step

Check if you need a visa

Many nationalities enter Georgia visa-free – check your passport in our citizenship guide first.

Apply online

Eligible nationalities use the e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.ge); others apply on geoconsul.gov.ge and attend their Georgian embassy or consulate.

Travel with your papers

Carry your accommodation, return ticket and insurance – the final decision at the border rests with the Georgian immigration authority.

Worth knowing before you apply

The supporting letter depends on the purpose – we tell you which one your embassy expects.

Quick answers

Do I need the Georgian C4 or another visa?

Coming to Georgia for treatment, charity work, a pilgrimage or to visit a grave? These short stays, and guardians of Georgian citizens, use the C4.

What validity does Georgia give the C4?

It is issued for short stay – usually single entry.

How do I file a C4 application for Georgia?

If your nationality may use it, the e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.ge) is the fastest route; otherwise you file on geoconsul.gov.ge and visit the embassy. Plan for around 10 working days.

Is there help with the C4 paperwork?

Our team handles it with you from your account: document check, translations where needed, the application and the residence steps after arrival.

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Where these rules come from

Checked 3 November 2026. Georgia changed its visa rules several times in 2026, so we confirm the current requirements for your passport before you apply.

Want us to handle your Georgian visa?

Open your account and start the visa application – we review the file before anything goes to the embassy.