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Work Residence Permit
Permanent Residence Permit
Study Residence Permit
Short-Term Residence Permit (Based on Real Estate)
Investment Residence Permit
Residence Permit for Family Reunification
Georgia is an attractive destination for citizens worldwide—both for living and for doing business. As a legally stable country, Georgia requires foreign citizens to navigate the proper legal procedures to stay legally. Understanding Georgian Immigration Law regarding residency is crucial.
A Georgia residence permit allows a foreigner to stay in the country lawfully long-term.
Our experienced team assists individuals interested in obtaining a residence permit in Georgia. We provide expert legal consultations focused on immigration law, and comprehensive help with preparing and submitting the required documents to the relevant government authorities, simplifying the application process.
Types of Residence Permits in Georgia:
The following are the primary types of Georgian residence permits:
Work Residence Permit
This type of residence permit is issued to foreigners who intend to work or conduct entrepreneurial activities in Georgia.
Requirement: The applicant must demonstrate a monthly income (salary or business income) of at least GEL 1,300 derived from their work or business activities within Georgia.
Company Requirement: Additionally, the employer’s or the applicant’s registered company’s annual turnover must be at least GEL 50,000 for each foreigner applying for the work residence permit. (This condition does not apply to educational or medical institutions.)
Permanent Residence Permit
This permanent residence permit (often called an Investment Residence Permit for life) is typically issued to the spouse, underage child, or parent of an underage Georgian citizen.
Alternatively, a foreigner who has continuously lived in Georgia with a temporary residence permit for the preceding 10 years can apply for permanent residency. Navigating the specifics often requires understanding nuances of immigration law.
Study Residence Permit
This permit is issued to foreigners admitted to study at an authorized educational institution in Georgia. Securing this study residence permit requires official enrollment confirmation.
Residence Permit for Family Reunification
This permit is available to family members (spouse, minor child, dependent parent) of a foreigner who already holds a valid residence permit in Georgia.
Short-Term Residence Permit (Based on Real Estate)
This short-term residence permit is issued to foreigners who own real estate in Georgia, according to procedures established by Georgian law.
- Requirement: The market value of the immovable property must exceed the equivalent of 100,000 USD in Georgian Lari. This permit can also cover the foreigner’s spouse and children.
Investment Residence Permit
This type of residence permit is issued to a foreigner—and their qualifying family members—who has either:
Made an investment of at least 300,000 USD (or its equivalent in Georgian Lari) following the regulations of the Law of Georgia on Promotion and Guarantees of Investment Activity, OR
Owns immovable property (excluding agricultural land) within Georgia with a market value exceeding 300,000 USD (equivalent in GEL). Note: Since August 2024, the real estate pathway grants this 5-year permit, not the permanent one directly.
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We provide professional legal consultation to guide you effectively through the residence permit application process. Our team helps you understand the requirements, gather documentation, and properly substantiate your eligibility based on Georgian immigration law. We ensure your application for a residence permit in Georgia is handled correctly and efficiently.
