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Permanent residence permit in Georgia

Main criteria for obtaining a permanent residence permit in Georgia

A Georgian permanent residence permit is a status that allows a foreigner to live in the country indefinitely, enjoy almost all the rights of citizens (except for participation in elections and ownership of agricultural land), as well as to apply for citizenship in the future.

Who can get Georgian residence permit:

1. After 10 years of residence

If you have:
Legally and continuously resided in Georgia with a temporary residence permit for at least 10 years,
Have not been abroad for more than 90 days per year,
Have income or property in Georgia,
Know Georgian language at least on a basic level,
→ you can apply for Georgian residence permit according to the general procedure.

2. Investors

If you:
Invest at least $300,000 in a business or real estate in Georgia,
Hold this investment and confirm the annual turnover of the business (from $50,000 in the first year to $120,000 in the following years),
→ after 5 years you can apply for permanent residence.

3. Family members of Georgian citizens

If you are:
Married to a Georgian citizen,
Or parent/child of a Georgian citizen,
→ you can get a residence permit earlier, but you also need to prove residence and stable situation (income, housing, etc.).

4. Repatriates and stateless persons

Persons deported in the 1940s (Meskhetian Turks) and their descendants,
Or persons who previously had Georgian citizenship,
→ can obtain a residence permit or citizenship under a simplified procedure.

What is granted with a permanent residence permit:

Right of permanent residence
Right to work without a permit
Possibility to open a business and buy real estate (except agricultural land)
Education, medicine, banking services
Path to citizenship after 5 years of residence with a permanent residence permit.

What documents are required::

Transnational passport + translation into Georgian
Documents on legal stay
Documents proving income or property
Photo 3×4
Bank account statement - Documents on language skills (if needed) - Receipt of payment
Applying at the House of Justice (can be online with ID-card).

Get a permanent residence permit with IDcard:

ID card

Full cycle of services for ID-card issuance

₾ 500 Gel

Identity card renewal services. Preparation of documents, passport translation with notarization, application and receipt of ID card.

State duty fees are not included in the price.

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Family ID

Service to obtain an ID card for each family member.

450 Gel

Identity card renewal services. Preparation of documents, passport translation with notarization, application and receipt of ID card.
State duty fees are not included in the price.

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Update ID

ID card renewal service.

300 Gel

Identity card renewal services. Preparation of documents, passport translation with notarization, application and receipt of ID card.
State duty fees are not included in the price.

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*state fees:

300 Gel - application processing in 30 days
450 Gel - application processing in 20 days
600 Gel - application processing in 10 days

ID card in 5 steps:

Apply for an ID card

We'll contact you, finalize the details, accept payment, and start the paperwork process.

Use the Assistant's help

The assistant will help prepare the documents, organize meetings with the notary and at the House of Justice to apply for and receive the ID card.

Visit the Public Service Hall

When all paperwork is ready schedule an appointment with the Application Assistant at your convenience.

Get an ID card

Once your application is approved, the Assessor will escort you to the House of Justice to pick up your ID card.

Renewal

ID card has an expiration date, so it is important to take care of its renewal in advance. We will remind you of the deadlines and help you gather the necessary documents for renewal.

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