Residence permits, citizenship and legal status
How to get a Georgian residence permit through work, business, study or property, which documents you need, what residency gives you and how to become a citizen.
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How do you get a residence permit in Georgia, including as a Russian citizen?
Residence permits in Georgia are issued on several grounds: work or business, study, family reunification, owning property worth more than 150,000 US dollars at market value, or investing at least 300,000 US dollars.
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How do you get Georgian citizenship?
As a general rule, Georgian citizenship can be obtained after 10 years of continuous lawful residence, passing exams in Georgian language, history and basic law, and showing employment or property in Georgia.
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Does Georgia have a visa or programme for digital nomads?
Since May 2026 Georgia has had the C5 visa, valid up to 5 years with a 1-year stay, for tourists who work remotely for a non-resident employer.
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How do you register your residential address in Georgia?
Address registration in Georgia is free, and you submit one of three documents proving your right to live at the address to an office of the Public Service Development Agency.
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What exam do you need to pass for Georgian citizenship?
Georgian citizenship requires an electronic test in the Georgian language, history and basic law: the first attempt is free and later attempts cost GEL 40.
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Does a child born in Georgia get Georgian citizenship?
Birth in Georgia alone does not grant citizenship: a child is a citizen at birth if a parent is a Georgian citizen or in a few cases the law names.
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Is dual citizenship allowed in Georgia?
Georgia has single citizenship, and a citizen may hold a foreign one only in cases named in the law, for example with the state's advance consent.
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Why can a Georgian residence permit be refused?
A Georgian residence permit can be refused if the foreigner fails the conditions of the chosen type, submits false information, poses a security threat or faces prosecution.
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How much does a Georgian residence permit cost and how long does it take?
Most Georgian residence permits cost GEL 300 for a 30-day decision, GEL 450 for 20 days and GEL 600 for 10 days.
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How do you get a permanent residence permit in Georgia?
A permanent permit goes to minor children of citizens, parents of minor citizens, spouses after 5 years on a spouse permit, and others after 10 years on a temporary permit.
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How do you get a residence permit in Georgia for children and parents?
Minor children of Georgian citizens and parents of minor citizens receive a permanent residence permit, while family members of a foreigner with a permit apply for a family reunification permit.
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How do you get a residence permit by marrying a Georgian citizen?
A spouse of a Georgian citizen gets a permit for one year, extended by 2 years each time, and after 5 years, if the marriage continues, a permanent one.
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How do you get a work residence permit in Georgia?
A work residence permit in Georgia requires a work permit, proven employment or your own business in the country, and monthly income of at least five subsistence minimums.
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How do you get a residence permit in Georgia by buying property?
Property gives a right to a short-term residence permit if it is worth over USD 150,000 in GEL equivalent, and to an investment permit if over USD 300,000.
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What types of residence permits are there in Georgia?
Georgian law provides for 13 types of residence permit, and you pick one by purpose of stay: work, study, family, investment, property, IT activity or permanent residence.
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How do you check the status of a residence permit application in Georgia?
You can check the status of a Georgian residence permit application online on the Public Service Development Agency website or the unified government services portal using the application number and passport details.