Schengen Visa for Residents of Georgia

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Schengen Visa for Residents of Georgia | VisaHub Georgia

What is a Schengen Visa?

A Schengen visa is a single European visa that allows you to travel freely to 29 Schengen Area countries without additional border checks. The Schengen Area consists of countries that have abolished internal borders and created a unified travel space.

Key benefits:

Travel to 29 countries with a single visa
Maximum stay of 90 days within a 180-day period (tourist/business visa)
Free movement between countries
Safe and flexible travel

Countries include: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Malta, Iceland, and others.

(Note: The UK and Ireland are not part of the Schengen Area.)

Who can apply for a Schengen Visa as a resident of Georgia?

Foreign nationals who are legally residing in Georgia
Holders of temporary or permanent residence permits
Have a valid passport

VisaHub Georgia helps you prepare your application correctly, saving time and avoiding mistakes.

Types of Schengen Visas

Tourist Visa (Type C) – most common
Business Visa
Medical Visa
Visitor Visa
Cultural/Sports Event Visa

Application Process

Choose the country
- Apply to the country where you plan to spend the most time or enter first.
Appointment / Registration
- Through TLScontact, VFS Global, or the respective consulate.
Prepare documents
- Passport
- Georgian residence permit
- Bank statement (last 6 months)
- Flight and hotel reservations
- Travel insurance (min. €30,000)
- Employment/financial documents
- Country-specific requirements
Biometric data
- Fingerprints and photo (stored in VIS system for 10 years).
Submission for processing
- Documents are sent to the consulate.
Decision
- Typically within 7–21 working days, depending on the country.