How much does a Georgian residence permit cost and how long does it take?
Fees and timing as of 10.11.2026.
Short answer
Most Georgian residence permits cost GEL 300 for a 30-day decision, GEL 450 for 20 days and GEL 600 for 10 days. A permanent permit costs GEL 500 for 30 days and GEL 650 for 20, and the faster the decision, the higher the fee. Data is as of 10.11.2026.
Why
- The fee depends on the chosen decision time: the 30th, 20th or 10th calendar day.
- The Agency sets and publishes the fees, and they change.
- The first term of the permit itself is set by Article 16 of the law and depends on the type.
Details
As of 10.11.2026, the GEL 300, 450 and 600 scheme applies to work, study, family reunification and former-citizen permits. Permanent and unlimited permits cost GEL 500 (30 days) and GEL 650 (20 days). A special permit on a Government initiative, for trafficking victims and for compatriots costs GEL 0 with a 10-day decision. A spouse-of-citizen permit takes up to 90 calendar days. The first term of work, study and family permits is 6 months to one year, an IT permit 3 years and an investment permit up to 5 years (Article 16 of the law).
You must apply at least 40 calendar days before your lawful stay ends (this rule does not apply to unlimited, investment, special, short-term and IT permits). You can check an application using the steps in How do you check the status of a residence permit application in Georgia, and the general procedure is in How do you get a residence permit in Georgia.
Tip
Apply early, because you must file at least 40 days before your lawful stay ends (for most types). Check the amount on sda.gov.ge before paying.
What may differ
Fees and timing change, and for some types (IT, spouse, short-term and investment) the amounts differ between language versions. Confirm the amount with the Agency before paying.
Common misconception
A Georgian residence permit is always processed in exactly 30 days at a single price.
What actually happens
The Agency offers several timings: 30, 20 or 10 days at different fees, and a spouse-of-citizen permit takes up to 90 calendar days.
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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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