Georgia

How long you can stay, how long your vehicle can, and what your dog or cat needs to cross. Every rule links to the official source.

  • Last checked 11 Oct 2026
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Your answer

Your rules for Georgia

You · American passport

Visa-free

Up to 365 days per visit

Visa-free for short stays. Keep inside the limit and you don't need a visa.

matsne.gov.ge · Official source · Checked 11 Oct 2026

Your vehicle · United States plates

Temporary import

Up to 60 days per visit

It comes in on a temporary import. When the time runs out, it has to leave.

china.mfa.gov.ge · Confirm before you go · Checked 11 Oct 2026

Your dog or cat

Paperwork needed

Start at least 31 days out

Same as EU pets: microchip, rabies shot at least 21 days old, parasite treatment, health certificate within 10 days. See the steps

uae.mfa.gov.ge · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026

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Watch Georgia.

We'll email you if Georgia's rules change for your American passport, United States plates or your pet. That's the only email you'll get.

Dogs and cats

What your pet needs to cross into Georgia.

Do these in order. Miss one and your pet can be held at the border.

Coming from
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  1. Before you go

    Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)

    Have an ISO 15-digit microchip implanted before the rabies vaccine.

  2. On or after the microchip

    Rabies vaccination

    Vaccinate after microchipping, at 12 weeks or older.

  3. At least 21 days after the rabies shot

    Wait 21 days after first rabies vaccine

    Entry at least 21 days after a primary rabies vaccination.

  4. Still valid the day you arrive

    Rabies vaccine still valid on arrival

    Your pet's rabies vaccine must still be valid on the day you cross. Check the 'valid until' date on the vaccination record and book a booster before it runs out.

  5. Within 10 days before you arrive

    Health certificate or pet passport

    A vet examines the pet and completes the health certificate no more than 10 days before entry.

  6. Within 10 days before you arrive

    Owner declaration (Annex 5)

    Sign the written declaration that the movement is non-commercial.

  7. By the day you arrive

    Parasite treatment

    Treat for internal (anthelmintic) and external parasites with a broad-spectrum product shortly before travel.

uae.mfa.gov.ge · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026. The app works these dates backward from your travel day and reminds you.

On your passport

Every passport in Georgia

42 passports
PassportEntryHow longSource
United States (yours)Visa-freeUp to 365 days per visitmatsne.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
ArgentinaVisa-freeUp to 365 days per visitmatsne.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
AustraliaVisa-freeUp to 365 days per visitmatsne.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
AustriaVisa-freeUp to 365 days per visitmatsne.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
BelgiumVisa-freeUp to 365 days per visitmatsne.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
BrazilVisa-freeUp to 365 days per visitmatsne.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
BulgariaVisa-freeUp to 365 days per visitmatsne.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
CanadaVisa-freeUp to 365 days per visitmatsne.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
With your vehicle

Every registration in Georgia

42 registrations
Registered inEntryHow longSource
United States (yours)Temporary importUp to 60 days per visitchina.mfa.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
ArgentinaTemporary importUp to 60 days per visitchina.mfa.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
AustraliaTemporary importUp to 60 days per visitchina.mfa.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
AustriaTemporary importUp to 60 days per visitchina.mfa.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
BelgiumTemporary importUp to 60 days per visitchina.mfa.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
BrazilTemporary importUp to 60 days per visitchina.mfa.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
BulgariaTemporary importUp to 60 days per visitchina.mfa.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026
CanadaTemporary importUp to 60 days per visitchina.mfa.gov.ge
· Checked 11 Oct 2026

A plain-language summary of the official rules, checked on the date shown. It isn't legal advice, and the officer at the desk always has the final word.

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