Georgia cuts visa-free stay for Ukrainians to one year

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has amended a government decree, reducing the duration of visa-free stay for Ukrainian citizens in the country.

As reported by NewsGeorgia, on 3 April, it was confirmed that the visa-free stay for Ukrainian nationals in Georgia has been reduced from three years to one.

"Citizens of Ukraine have the right to enter Georgia without a visa and stay on the territory of the country for a full year," the decree reads.

Ukrainian citizens who entered and remained in Georgia before 24 February 2025 will have their stay extended until 24 February 2026.

In February 2023, the Georgian authorities allowed Ukrainians to stay in the country visa-free for two years. This period was extended to three years in April 2024. 

Recently, the Romanian government extended humanitarian support and assistance for vulnerable individuals who fled the armed conflict zone in Ukraine until 31 December 2025.

It has also been reported that the authorities in Amsterdam have been forced to turn away Ukrainian refugees in recent weeks due to a lack of available accommodation in the city.

Additionally, it was recently announced that starting from 1 May Ukrainian military refugees who are not registered residents of the Estonian capital, Tallinn, will no longer have the right to free public transportation in the city.