Visa to Abkhazia in questions and answers, FAQ

Can Russians visit Abkhazia without a visa?

Yes, Russian citizens can visit Abkhazia without a visa for up to 90 days, and not only on a foreign, but also on an internal Russian passport. However, from the point of view of Georgia, such a visit is a violation of the law.

Can citizens of other countries visit Abkhazia without a visa?

From April 01, 2016, all tourists must visit the country strictly on a visa, except for citizens:

For up to 90 days

• Of The Russian Federation
• Republic Of Nicaragua
• Republic Of Tuvalu
• Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic
• Republic Of South Ossetia.

For up to 14 days

• Republic Of Belarus
• Republic Of Kazakhstan

Also, foreign citizens – tourists (with the exception of Georgian citizens) entering the Republic of Abkhazia as part of an organized excursion group for a period of no more than 24 hours can enter without a visa.

Why Does Georgia consider visiting Abkhazia by Russians without a visa a violation of the law?

Georgia considers Abkhazia its temporarily occupied territory and de facto does not control the PSOU checkpoint, through which tourists from the Russian Federation arrive in Abkhazia without a visa. Therefore, Georgian law considers that you are illegally crossing its borders.

Will I have problems visiting Georgia in the future if I visit Abkhazia with an internal Russian passport?

No, there will be no such problems, at least not yet, since the information that you entered Abkhazia without a visa is not recorded anywhere and is not transmitted to the Georgian authorities.

How to visit Abkhazia so that there are no problems with visiting Georgia?

For Russians, it is enough just to visit Abkhazia through the PSOU checkpoint on an internal passport, so that there are no marks on crossing the border or obtaining a visa in the passport. Citizens of other countries will have to enter Abkhazia through the territory of Georgia through the Inguri checkpoint.

Where to get a visa for Abkhazia?

Since Abkhazia is an unrecognized state and it has no consular offices in other countries, first by e-mail or fax (visa@mfaapsny.org or fax +7 840-226-39-48) it is necessary to obtain a visa permit, after which the border is crossed with this permit, and the visa itself is put in the passport already on the territory of Abkhazia.

How much does a visa cost for Russians?

Visa for Russians is free, but for Russians it is much easier to visit Abkhazia without a visa on an internal Russian passport.

How much does a visa cost for citizens of other countries?

The amount of the fee for the visa of Abkhazia:

• One-time up to 10 days – $ 10
• One-time up to 1 month – $ 20
• Single up to 3 months – $ 30
• Single up to 1 year – $ 40
• Multiple up to 1 month – $ 30
• Multiple up to 3 months – $ 40
• Multiple up to 1 year – $ 60

Do I need to make insurance when entering Abkhazia?

Insurance is not required. The previously existing compulsory insurance at the border has been abolished.

Will they let me into Abkhazia with unpaid fines and debts?

Abkhazia is not interested in your debts, but the Russian border guards are interested. When you leave, you will be checked for debts, so it is better to pay off everything.

Is it possible for Russians to enter without a visa through the Inguri checkpoint from the territory of Georgia?

According to information for 2017, Russians are not allowed through the Inguri checkpoint.

Do I need to pay something when entering Abkhazia at the border?

No fees are charged upon entry at the border. The previously existing compulsory insurance was abolished in 2017.

Through which checkpoint can you enter Abkhazia by car?

Entry by car is possible only through the checkpoint "Psou" on the border with the Russian Federation from Adler (Sochi).

Does the Russian car insurance Osago operate in Abkhazia?

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