Visa and Residency in Georgia
Georgian Visa
Georgia has one of the most liberal visa regimes in the world for expats, digital nomads, and freelancers. There are very few countries that need a real visa to come to Georgia. Most countries are exempt from visa requirements.
Georgian residence permit
A residence permit on the other hand, makes it possible for a foreign citizen to enter and stay in Georgia for as long as the residence permit is valid. To obtain a residence permit, a foreign citizen must apply to the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. After becoming a resident of Georgia, the government issues a residence card.
If a residence permit is temporary and not permanent, you must renew it annually. Also, a residence permit can be granted to family members of a residency holder too.
Residence permits
Types of residence permits for foreign citizens
Short-term residence permit
A short-term residence permit is for a person and his/her family members who, based on the rule established by Georgian legislation, possess property (with the exception of agricultural land), with a market value exceeding USD 100,000 or the equivalent sum in GEL.
Family members include a spouse, underage dependent, and/or fully dependent incapacitated person.
Family members include a spouse, underage dependent, and/or fully dependent incapacitated person.
Benefits
Benefits of Georgian Residency
Peace of Mind
While your passport might allow a year-long stay in Georgia with visa runs, having a legal residence permit ensures security against unexpected changes in immigration policies.
Firm Proof of Residency
A Georgian ID card is recognized by banks and financial institutions, making it easier to open bank accounts and access services as a resident.
Border Crossing
With a Georgian ID card, you can cross certain borders by car without additional complications.
Avoiding the “Tourist Tax”
Some public and medical institutions charge foreigners higher fees. A Georgian ID protects you from these additional costs.
Visa Applications from Georgia
Apply for Schengen or UK visas directly from embassies located in Georgia.
Online Notarization
A residence permit allows you to access Georgian notarial services online without the need for in-person visits.
Get in touch
Step by step
How to become a resident of Georgia
1
Application form
Our experienced consultants are more than happy to help you choose the exact form of residence permit suited to your needs.
We will tell you exactly what you need to be eligible for different types of residence permits. Afterwards, we collect all the documents you need to apply for the residence permit in the Public Service Hall.
We will tell you exactly what you need to be eligible for different types of residence permits. Afterwards, we collect all the documents you need to apply for the residence permit in the Public Service Hall.
2
Applying for a residence permit
With our authorized representative you can then submit your application to the Public Service Hall in Tbilisi. We present all the necessary documents and request your residence permit in Georgia.
Public Service Development Agency issues residence permits within 30 days after receiving a complete set of documents. They may request additional documents during the process.
Our representative will take care of collecting these additional documents as well. In 10 to 30 days you will have your residence permit – almost equal to Georgian citizenship.
Public Service Development Agency issues residence permits within 30 days after receiving a complete set of documents. They may request additional documents during the process.
Our representative will take care of collecting these additional documents as well. In 10 to 30 days you will have your residence permit – almost equal to Georgian citizenship.
Support
Here’s how we help you
By collecting all obligatory documentation
We lay the groundwork, provide you with the list of necessary documents. Then authorize them in state institutions and governmental organizations.
We liaise with notary services and other required entities to get the work done for you.
We liaise with notary services and other required entities to get the work done for you.
Be your authorized representative
We will be your representatives in governmental and private entities.
You will receive our personal assistance during the residence application filling process in Public Service Hall.
You will receive our personal assistance during the residence application filling process in Public Service Hall.
Guidance and assistance throughout the process
We will facilitate your residence permit and track the whole process:
preparing additional requested documents from public and private service agencies, providing necessary information for you and finalizing the process successfully.
preparing additional requested documents from public and private service agencies, providing necessary information for you and finalizing the process successfully.