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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How do you move to Georgia from Russia?
A Russian citizen can enter Georgia visa-free and stay for one full year, so moving usually starts with a trip on an international passport and renting a home.
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What does a Georgian residence permit give you?
A Georgian residence permit lets you live in the country beyond the 365-day limit, leave and re-enter without a visa, get a Georgian personal number and open a bank account more easily.