Is dual citizenship allowed in Georgia?
Single citizenship and the cases where a foreign one is allowed.
Short answer
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. Acquiring another citizenship without that consent generally means losing the Georgian one. Children and special cases have separate rules.
Why
- Article 3 of the Organic Law on Citizenship: there is a single citizenship in Georgia.
- A citizen may also be a foreign citizen only in the cases of Articles 17 and 21-1.
- The state's consent to retaining citizenship must be obtained before acquiring the foreign one.
Details
Article 21-1 of the law: Georgian citizenship is retained if the state gave its consent before the person acquired the foreign citizenship. A minor who acquired a foreign citizenship at birth keeps the Georgian one until age 18 provided an application is submitted. Article 21 lists acquiring a foreign citizenship as one of the grounds for losing the Georgian one. Article 17 allows exceptional decisions by the President.
As of 10.11.2026, the fee for a citizenship retention application is GEL 500 for an 80-day decision, GEL 700 for 60 days and GEL 1,000 for 30 days. Consent depends on whether the person's connection to Georgia is considered reliable. For how to get citizenship see How do you get Georgian citizenship, and for a residence permit as a first step see How do you get a residence permit in Georgia.
Tip
If you plan to take another citizenship, apply for the state's consent beforehand, because under the law consent must come before the foreign citizenship is acquired. Start with a consultation at the Agency.
What may differ
The rules for people who want to become Georgian citizens and already hold another citizenship may differ, so ask the Agency. The law has been amended, so check the current text on matsne.gov.ge.
Common misconception
After taking a second citizenship you can simply keep your Georgian passport.
What actually happens
Under Article 21 of the law, acquiring a foreign citizenship can cause loss of the Georgian one unless the state consented beforehand (Article 21-1).
People also ask
- Can you have dual citizenship in Georgia?
- How do you keep Georgian citizenship when taking another one?
Sources
This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Fees and rules change, so check official websites.
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