How do Georgian citizens get a passport or ID card, and how much does it cost?
The fee depends on the deadline: the faster, the more expensive.
Short answer
A Georgian citizen applies for a passport or ID card at a territorial office of the Public Service Development Agency, at a Public Service Hall or remotely. As of 10 November 2026, an adult biometric passport costs GEL 150 in 10 working days and GEL 350 on the same day, and an ID card costs GEL 60 in 10 working days and GEL 150 on the same day. A colour photo costs GEL 5.
Why
- The price depends on the processing time: an adult passport costs GEL 150, 180, 225, 300 or 350 (10, 5, 3 working days, 24 hours, same day).
- An ID card costs GEL 60, 80, 100, 120 or 150 (10, 5, 3, 2 working days, same day).
- A passport for a minor is cheaper: GEL 75 to 275.
Details
An adult passport is valid for 10 years, and a passport for ages 16 to 18 for 3 years. For a child under 14, a parent or legal representative applies with the consent of both parents, and teenagers aged 14 to 18 can apply themselves. A second and each later active biometric passport costs GEL 130 to 270. Citizens living abroad can apply online for GEL 300 (2 working days), through an authorised representative, or at a consulate for USD 50 (up to 45 days).
An ID card must be obtained within 6 months after the age of 14, and the obligation does not apply to citizens living abroad. A first card needs a birth certificate and two photos. There is no separate price for restoring an expired ID card; expiry is a reason for replacement. For what the piradoba is and where the series and number are, see What is the piradoba and where are the series and number in a Georgian passport.
Tip
A photo for GEL 5 can be taken right at the Public Service Hall or the Agency office. If you are not in a hurry, choose 10 working days: it is the cheapest option.
What may differ
Discounts or free issuance apply to minors, students, people with disabilities, socially vulnerable families and some other categories. Fees and deadlines change, so check the Agency website before you go.
Common misconception
An ID card is only for adults.
What actually happens
A Georgian citizen must get an ID card within 6 months after turning 14, and one can also be issued to children under 14.
People also ask
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Sources
Prices were checked on 10 November 2026. Fees change, so check sda.gov.ge before paying.
Related questions
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What should a foreigner do after losing a passport in Georgia?
A foreigner who loses a passport in Georgia should contact the embassy or consulate of their own country for a replacement or an emergency travel document.
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How do you change your first name or surname in Georgia?
A first name or surname in Georgia is changed on an application at a Public Service Hall or an Agency office, for a 75 GEL fee within 60 calendar days.
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How do you get a divorce in Georgia?
A divorce in Georgia is registered on the spouses' joint written application at a Public Service Hall (House of Justice) for a 60 GEL fee, 5 working days after filing.
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How do you get a birth certificate for a child born in Georgia?
Birth registration and the certificate are free in Georgia, and the record is made no later than the next working day after the required documents are submitted.