What exam do you need to pass for Georgian citizenship?
Three subjects, format and fee.
Short answer
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. A passed result is valid for one year. The test is run by the Public Service Development Agency, and results are published online. Data as of 10.11.2026.
Why
- Regular naturalisation requires knowledge of the official language, Georgian history and basic law (Article 12 of the Organic Law on Citizenship).
- Article 24 of the law: the Agency checks this knowledge before the application is submitted, and a passed result is valid for 1 year.
- The fee for repeat attempts is set by an order of the Minister of Justice within the limits of the law.
Details
The test is electronic and taken on special software. You can register at the Agency, at a Public Service Hall or at a Georgian mission abroad, and you should arrive at least 15 minutes early with your memo and an ID. Results are posted online using your application number and the code in the memo. People with severe impairments can apply to the Commission on Citizenship Issues with medical proof (in force since 1 May 2024), and in restoration cases only the language may be tested.
The other conditions of the regular procedure are 10 consecutive years of lawful residence and a job, real estate or business in Georgia (Article 12). A spouse of a citizen also takes the language, history and law check and needs 5 years of continuous lawful residence (Article 14). The full procedure is in How do you get Georgian citizenship, and a residence permit as the path to 10 years of residence is in How do you get a residence permit in Georgia.
Tip
Register for the test in advance and arrive with your memo and ID at least 15 minutes early. A passed result is valid for a year, so file your citizenship application within that time.
What may differ
The test questions, passing score and instruction languages should be confirmed with the Agency. The rules differ for stateless persons, restoration cases and people with severe impairments.
Common misconception
If you are married to a Georgian citizen, you do not need to take the exam.
What actually happens
Article 14 of the law requires a spouse of a citizen to meet the language, history and basic law requirements, with 5 years of continuous lawful residence instead of 10.
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Sources
This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Fees and rules change, so check official websites.
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