The initiative of Mikheil Saakashvili about unilaterally abolishing a visa regime with Russia has already been formalized. The President signed the decree about an amendment to the №399 decree of June 28, 2006 “Regarding the rules of issuing visas, extending, and discontinuing their validity”.

According to the new legal act, citizens of the Russian Federation do not need a visa to enter Georgia and stay up to 90 days.

Mikheil Saakashvili introduced this initiative while delivering an annual report to the Parliament of Georgia.

“We are ready to give a chance to freedom and bilaterally abolish a visa regime with Russia. Let every Russian businessmen know that Georgia is as attractive to Russia as for citizens of any other country; free of corruption, lawlessness and bureaucratic pressure. Let the Russian tourists know that they can visit Georgia any time and everyone will meet them with famous Georgian hospitality here. Nobody will prohibit them from enjoying wine and Borjomi they miss.” – stated the President of Georgia during his address.