Visa-free travel between Georgia and the EU came into force on 28 March 2017. This means that citizens of Georgia with biometric passports can enter the Schengen area visa-free and can stay for 90 days in any 180-day period.

However, due to democratic backsliding and the adoption of several undemocratic legislations that undermine the fundamental rights of the Georgian people, the Council of the European Union decided to suspend parts of the EU-Georgia visa facilitation agreement for Georgian diplomats and officials holding diplomatic passports. For travels to a member state which has reintroduced visa requirements, Georgian diplomats and officials will have to apply for a visa. They will also no longer benefit from shorter application times, lower visa fees and the possibility to submit fewer supporting documents. 

The visa-free rules for ordinary passport holders apply to travel only. They do not grant citizens of Georgia the right to stay for more than 3 months or work in the Schengen area. Working or living in the Schengen area without the relevant national residence or working permit is illegal. The short-stay visa calculator can be used to calculate how many days you are allowed to stay in the Schengen area.

When travelling to the EU/Schengen Member States Georgian travellers have to present: a return ticket, hotel reservation or address of the host with legal residence in the Schengen zone, travel insurance and proof of sufficient funds for travel (e.g. cash or a valid credit card). For more information. For more information, please consult the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

In line with Goal 4 of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, the EU is committed to ‘ensure inclusive and quality education for all, and to promote lifelong learning. The EU supports education in Georgia by providing funds for specific projects.

Study programmes

Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. With an estimated budget of € 26.2 billion, it has a strong international focus and opens many opportunities.

The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.

It supports priorities and activities set out in the European Education Area, Digital Education Action Plan and the European Skills Agenda. The programme also:

• Supports the European Pillar of Social Rights.
• Implements the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027.
• Develops the European dimension in sport.

For more information please visit: Erasmus+ and National Erasmus+ Office website.

Please contact our helpdesk for any question on the action or the Info Session: EACEA-EPLUS-VIRTUAL-EXCHANGES@ec.europa.eu

Volunteering

There are many ways to volunteer at the European and international levels. Young people aged 17-30 take part in projects lasting from 2 weeks to 12 months. To read about the possibilities offered to you please visit this website.

The European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP)

Under the European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP), young political leaders and opinion–formers from outside the EU are invited on tailor-made study visits to meet Members of the European Parliament, officials from the EU Institutions, and other EU stakeholders.

Visitors have usually completed university education or equivalent training and have already gained a few years of professional experience. Basic knowledge of the EU Institutions and how they work is required, as is a sufficiently good command of English or French to allow active participation in meetings.

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