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What does a Georgian residence permit give you?

The holder's rights, and what it does not give.

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Short answer

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. It does not automatically give the right to work: since 2026 most work requires a separate authorisation. It also does not exempt you from visas for other countries.

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Why

  1. The rights of foreigners with residence permits are set by the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons.
  2. Time on a residence permit counts towards permanent residence and citizenship.
  3. Residents of some countries can enter Georgia visa-free, but a Georgian permit does not work the other way round.

Details

A permit must be renewed before it expires, and you must keep the grounds on which it was issued. If you lose them, for example a job or property, the permit can be terminated.

Tip

Keep track of your permit's expiry and apply to renew in good time.

What may differ

Rules change and depend on citizenship and status, so check the official website or a lawyer before applying.

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What actually happens

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Sources

This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Migration rules changed in 2026, so check official websites before applying.

Georgia Residence Permit: Documents, Benefits and Timing

  • 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.

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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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  • 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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