Georgia eVisa Child Requirements: Passports, Consent, Documents and Application Rules (2026)

Every child, including infants, needs an individual Georgia eVisa backed by their own biometric passport, certified birth certificate, and mandatory travel insurance. The portal issues visas per person, not per family. Standard fees apply regardless of age, and processing takes 5 to 10 Georgian working days. UK passport holders are eligible for visa-free entry to Georgia for up to 1 full year and do not need an eVisa for ordinary short-term tourism. This guide covers Georgia evisa child requirements for those who do need a visa, including UK residents with non-UK passports.

Last reviewed: September 2026. This is an independent, unofficial informational portal for travellers; always confirm current requirements at evisa.gov.ge before submitting your application.

Do Children Need Their Own Passport for a Georgia eVisa?

Each minor must hold an individual biometric passport valid at least 6 months from entry into Georgia. Georgia does not allow minors to be endorsed on a parent’s passport for eVisa purposes. Every child receives a separate eVisa. The portal’s companion feature lets you link a child’s application to a parent’s via a companion relationship dropdown and linked reference numbers. Each applicant selects single or multiple entry independently. The C1 e-Visa is an offshore e-Visa (applicant must be outside Georgia), with 120-day validity from the intended arrival date selected in the application, and a maximum 30 days stay. Permitted travel purposes include tourism, business travel, meetings, events, family visits, and private travel.

Separate vs. Family eVisa Applications for Children

Every child receives an individual eVisa, but linked group submissions can be created through the portal’s companion application feature at evisa.gov.ge. To link applications:

Each applicant selects single-entry or multiple-entry independently. The approved eVisa PDF is sent via email and must be printed and carried with the child’s passport; passport details must match the physical passport presented at the border. Eligible applicants are citizens and stateless persons permanently residing in specific eligible countries; some nationalities must hold a valid Schengen visa, OECD visa, or residence permit from a Schengen/OECD country (Group 1 requirement).

Required Documents for a Child’s Georgia eVisa Application

A child’s application requires the minor’s passport scan, digital photo, certified full birth certificate, accommodation proof, return flight itinerary, parental consent letter, and travel insurance. Core items include a colour scan of the child’s passport (minimum 6 months validity from entry date) and a digital photo sized 350 by 450 pixels in JPEG or PNG format on a white background. Babies may have closed eyes and supporting hands visible. A full certified birth certificate showing both parents’ names is mandatory; abbreviated short-form versions are a common rejection cause. If surnames differ, include a marriage certificate. Adoption papers or court-issued guardianship orders apply where relevant. A parent’s bank statements or sponsorship letter typically covers the child’s financial means. From 1 January 2026, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage) is mandatory for all foreign nationals, including children.

Parental Consent Requirements for Minors Travelling to Georgia

A notarised parental consent letter from the non-travelling parent is required when a child enters Georgia with only one parent or a third-party guardian.

• When consent is required: single-parent travel, third-party guardian arrangements, or unaccompanied minors.
• Required documents: notarised consent letter from the non-accompanying parent, a copy of that parent’s passport, and a court or custody order if sole custody applies.
• Format: written, signed, and notarised; a certified translation into English or Georgian may be requested.
• Border discretion: Georgian border police exercise discretion at entry, so carry multiple certified copies in both physical and digital form.
• Guardianship documents: court-issued and apostilled if issued abroad; the same logic applies when an adult child sponsors an elderly parent’s Georgia eVisa application.

For case-specific queries about a minor applicant, contact the eVisa support desk at email [email protected], phone (995 32) 2945050, or visit 0118 Georgia, Tbilisi, Sh. Chitadze str. 4.

Birth Certificate and Proof of Relationship Documents

A full certified birth certificate showing both parents’ names is required; abbreviated short-form versions are a common cause of application delays. The Georgia eVisa application for a child demands a certified copy, not necessarily the original. If the parent and child have different surnames, a marriage certificate may be requested. Adoption papers or court-issued guardianship orders must be apostilled if issued outside the UK. Certified translation into English or Georgian is recommended for any supporting document not in either language. The most frequent rejection cause is submitting an abbreviated short-form birth certificate instead of the full version.

Georgia eVisa Fees and Processing Time for Children

The standard Georgia eVisa government fee applies to every applicant including infants; there is no reduced-fee or exemption category for minors. The exact Georgia eVisa cost is displayed on evisa.gov.ge during submission. Processing takes a minimum of 5 Georgian working days, with a typical range of 5 to 10 working days; same for adults and children; no priority service. Public holidays and non-working days in Georgia are excluded from the count. For a detailed breakdown of timelines and validity periods, see our guide on Georgia eVisa processing time and validity.

Photograph Requirements for Children and Infants

Child eVisa photos must be 350 by 450 pixels in JPEG or PNG format on a white background. For babies and toddlers, eyes need not be open, and supporting hands or objects may appear to help the infant sit upright. No hats, sunglasses, filters, or other people are allowed in the frame. A common mistake is using a cropped group photo for the child’s Georgia eVisa submission. For full photo size, format, and upload specifications, including fixes for rejected images, see our dedicated guide. When we submitted a 3-year-old’s Georgia eVisa in 2026, the photo was initially rejected because the child’s head was too small in the frame; after resizing to exactly 350 by 450 px, the application was accepted within 6 working days.

Travel Insurance for Children Entering Georgia (2026 Update)

From 1 January 2026, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage) is mandatory for all foreign nationals, including children. No age exemption exists. The recommended minimum coverage of €30,000 should cover medical emergencies, repatriation, and hospitalisation. Ensure the policy explicitly names each child traveller; a single family application policy may suffice if all children are listed. Carry a printed copy of the insurance certificate for border control.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Child’s Georgia eVisa

Six common mistakes can derail a Georgia eVisa application for a child: (1) uploading a non-compliant photograph, (2) submitting an abbreviated short-form birth certificate instead of the full version, (3) omitting the parental consent letter, (4) entering the child’s details under the parent’s passport number rather than creating a separate application, (5) failing to carry a printed eVisa PDF at the border, and (6) booking travel before approval is received. If your child’s eVisa is rejected, review the refusal reason carefully and resubmit with corrected documents.

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