Residence in Georgia: permits and requirements
Living legally in Georgia is possible through 7 permit types: work, study, family, investment, permanent. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Residence permit for work
Residence type #1 of 7
For employees or managers of Georgian companies; income of at least 5 times the subsistence minimum and employer turnover of 50,000 GEL per foreigner (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens).
Requirements
- Contract with a Georgian company (income of at least 5 times the subsistence minimum)
- Employer revenue of at least 50,000 GEL per foreign worker (35,000 in education or healthcare)
- Passport and legal stay
Documentation
- Contract and business registration
- Passport
- PSA form
- Proof of income
Frequently asked questions about residence in Georgia
How many types of residence permits are there in Georgia?
Georgia offers 7 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, study, family, investment, permanent. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Georgia last?
Durations vary by permit type: 6-12 months (renewable); 6-12 months (renewable for the duration of studies); 6 months to 1 year (renewable up to 12 years in total); 5 years (converts to unlimited with year-5 turnover). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Georgia be renewed?
It depends on the type: 6 of 7 permits are renewable. Each fact sheet on this page indicates whether the permit in question allows renewal.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Georgia?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Passport; Formulario de solicitud; Justificantes económicos. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Georgia lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 10 years (5 years for stateless persons with status) of legal residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Georgia.
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