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Georgia — Travel Guide 2026

Quick Answer

Can Georgia citizens visit China visa-free in 2026?

Yes. Georgia passport holders can enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days. The stay is for tourism, business, or family visits and cannot be extended inside mainland China.

Source: Chinese MFA, 2026

Visa policy for Chinese borders

30-day visa-free entry to China. Valid for tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Extension possible through local Public Security Bureau (PSB) in China.

Visa & travel facts

Visa status: Visa-free, 30 days
Max stay: Up to 30 days
Capital: Tbilisi
Currency: GEL
Region: Asia

Alipay & foreign cards

Cards that work: Visa, Mastercard

Bank of Georgia Visa Infinite
TBC Bank Visa Platinum

Often unreliable: Most Georgian debit cards (low success rate on first attempt)

TBC Bank and Bank of Georgia Visa cards are the most reliable in China.
Alipay and WeChat Pay link foreign Visa/Mastercard directly — complete passport + face verification in-app before you fly (caps ≈US$5,000 per payment, ≈¥10,000 per day, ≈US$50,000 per year).

Connectivity — eSIM & VPN

Provider	Data	Price	Notes
Airalo	5–20	$9–$32	Best China coverage; also works in HK + Macau.
Holafly	5–unlimited	$19–$50	Unlimited data for heavy users.

VPN that works: Astrill (StealthVPN protocol), LetsVPN

Avoid: Most consumer VPN protocols (OpenVPN, WireGuard standard) are blocked in China. Only obfuscated / StealthVPN protocols work. Free VPN apps blocked in China; use paid obfuscated ones

Magti/Geocell roaming at GEL 8-15/day — eSIM is much cheaper.
Most VPN protocols are blocked in China; use StealthVPN or similar.

Tax refund

Eligible for the departure sales-tax refund — minimum spend ¥500.

Request a Tax Free form at checkout (passport required).
At departure, visit the Tax Free counter in the airport departures hall — arrive 3+ hours early.
Present passport, receipts, and form; refund is paid in cash or to a foreign card.

Participating airports: Beijing Capital (T3), Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun

Your embassy in Beijing

No. 17 Dong Liu Jie, San Li Tun, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, China (东三里屯17号, 朝阳区) · +86 10 8532 9390 · Mon-Fri 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00

Sources: Embassy of Georgia in China