Temporary Residence Permit in Georgia: grounds and acquisition procedure
February 15, 2024 (Updated September 1, 2025)
The Law of Georgia "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons in Georgia" provides for two types of residence permits in Georgia: temporary (including short-term) and permanent (including indefinite). Here, we will try to describe as fully and briefly as possible all the grounds for obtaining a temporary residence permit, the documents required for this, as well as the costs (temporary and financial) for each procedure.
Attention — the article discusses direct expenses related to obtaining a residence permit, not the cost of services provided by the company JUST Advisors. You can handle everything yourself, and we explain below how, or you can take advantage of the professionalism and experience of our lawyers, saving time and increasing the chances of a positive decision.
Grounds 1. Business in Georgia (or Residence Permit through Individual Entrepreneurship)
Type of Residence Permit: temporary
Validity period: first time — 6 months/1 year, extension possible for up to 10 years.
Grounds:
1) application form;
2) notarized copy and translation of the passport;
3) certificate of availability of funds on the personal account;
4) certificate from the tax authorities on the status of the Individual Entrepreneur as a VAT payer and on the turnover of the Individual Entrepreneur*;
5) certificate on the number of employed foreigners;
6) photo of the applicant.
To apply for the Residence Permit the Applicant must confirm sufficient minimum income for living in Georgia. In accordance with the Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 352 of July 30, 2019, the monthly minimum income for the purposes of the Residence Permit on this ground must correspond to five times the subsistence minimum. From March 18, 2025, the Civil Registry updated the minimum subsistence minimum for the purposes of the Residence Permit and set it at 230.5 GEL. Accordingly, the fivefold minimum amounts to 1152.5 GEL. Thus, at the time of submitting the application on this ground you must show on the bank account the amount: 230.5*5=1152.5 GEL * 12 months = 13,830 GEL.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
Validity period: first time — 6 months/1 year, extension possible for up to 10 years.
Grounds:
- an active Individual Entrepreneur (with small business status or without)
- availability of turnover of the Individual Entrepreneur from 50,000 GEL (at the exchange rate on the date of writing the article approximately 19,000 USD) for the last 12 months preceding the application for the Residence Permit
1) application form;
2) notarized copy and translation of the passport;
3) certificate of availability of funds on the personal account;
4) certificate from the tax authorities on the status of the Individual Entrepreneur as a VAT payer and on the turnover of the Individual Entrepreneur*;
5) certificate on the number of employed foreigners;
6) photo of the applicant.
To apply for the Residence Permit the Applicant must confirm sufficient minimum income for living in Georgia. In accordance with the Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 352 of July 30, 2019, the monthly minimum income for the purposes of the Residence Permit on this ground must correspond to five times the subsistence minimum. From March 18, 2025, the Civil Registry updated the minimum subsistence minimum for the purposes of the Residence Permit and set it at 230.5 GEL. Accordingly, the fivefold minimum amounts to 1152.5 GEL. Thus, at the time of submitting the application on this ground you must show on the bank account the amount: 230.5*5=1152.5 GEL * 12 months = 13,830 GEL.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
Grounds 2. Employment relationship with a Georgian company (Work Residence Permit)
Type of Residence Permit: temporary
Validity period: first time — 6 months/1 year, extension possible for up to 10 years, but not longer than the term of the employment contract.
Grounds:
1) application form;
2) notarized copy and translation of the passport;
3) certificate of availability of funds on the personal account;
4) certificate from the tax authorities on the status of the Individual Entrepreneur as a VAT payer and on the turnover of the Individual Entrepreneur*;
5) certificate on the number of employed foreigners;
6) photo of the applicant.
The founders and director of the company may NOT be citizens of Georgia. Persons applying for the Residence Permit may be directors or founders of the company, but must also necessarily work in the company under an employment contract.
To apply for the Residence Permit the Applicant must confirm sufficient minimum income for living in Georgia. In accordance with the Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 352 of July 30, 2019, the monthly minimum income for the purposes of the Residence Permit on this ground must correspond to five times the subsistence minimum. From March 18, 2025, the Civil Registry updated the minimum subsistence minimum for the purposes of the Residence Permit and set it at 230.5 GEL. Accordingly, the fivefold minimum amounts to 1,152.5 GEL. Thus, at the time of submitting the application on this ground you must show on the bank account the amount: 230.5*5=1,152.5 GEL * 12 months = 13,830 GEL.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
Validity period: first time — 6 months/1 year, extension possible for up to 10 years, but not longer than the term of the employment contract.
Grounds:
- an active employment contract with a Georgian company/Individual Entrepreneur;
- availability of company turnover from 50,000 GEL (at the exchange rate on the date of writing the article approximately 19,000 USD) per each employed foreigner for the 12 months preceding the application for the Residence Permit.
1) application form;
2) notarized copy and translation of the passport;
3) certificate of availability of funds on the personal account;
4) certificate from the tax authorities on the status of the Individual Entrepreneur as a VAT payer and on the turnover of the Individual Entrepreneur*;
5) certificate on the number of employed foreigners;
6) photo of the applicant.
The founders and director of the company may NOT be citizens of Georgia. Persons applying for the Residence Permit may be directors or founders of the company, but must also necessarily work in the company under an employment contract.
To apply for the Residence Permit the Applicant must confirm sufficient minimum income for living in Georgia. In accordance with the Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 352 of July 30, 2019, the monthly minimum income for the purposes of the Residence Permit on this ground must correspond to five times the subsistence minimum. From March 18, 2025, the Civil Registry updated the minimum subsistence minimum for the purposes of the Residence Permit and set it at 230.5 GEL. Accordingly, the fivefold minimum amounts to 1,152.5 GEL. Thus, at the time of submitting the application on this ground you must show on the bank account the amount: 230.5*5=1,152.5 GEL * 12 months = 13,830 GEL.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
Grounds 3. Acquisition of real estate in Georgia (from 100,000/150,000 USD) (Residence Permit by real estate)
Type of Residence Permit: short-term residence permit
Validity period: 1 year
Grounds:
— application form;
— notarized copy and translation of the passport;
— appraisal/conclusion by a certified appraiser;
— photo of the applicant.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
Validity period: 1 year
Grounds:
- ownership of real estate by the applicant;
- confirmed market value of the real estate by a certified appraiser of at least 100,000 USD (after March 1, 2026 — at least 150,000 USD; see the text of the law at the link).
— application form;
— notarized copy and translation of the passport;
— appraisal/conclusion by a certified appraiser;
— photo of the applicant.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
More useful information about the legal aspects of purchasing, selling, managing, and taxing real estate in Georgia can be found in our articles:
Grounds 4. Making Investments in the Economy of Georgia in the Amount of $300,000 USD
Type of Residence Permit: temporary residence permit for investment purposes
Validity period: 5 years
Grounds:
— application form;
— notarized copy and translation of the passport;
— appraisal/conclusion by a certified appraiser and/or auditor;
— recommendations from three directors of Georgian companies — citizens of Georgia;
— photo of the applicant.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
If the investment Residence Permit is obtained through participation in the capital of a Georgian company, the Investor must annually, for 5 years, prove their business activity and confirm the turnover of the company in which they invested: in the first year — turnover of their investment must be at least 50,000 USD, in the second year — at least 100,000 USD, and in years 3−5 — at least 120,000 USD.
If the investment Residence Permit is obtained through investment in real estate, the composition of the real estate may change, but the total market value of all properties must not be less than 300,000 USD.
Upon completion of 5 years of holding the investment Residence Permit — eligibility for a permanent Residence Permit.
Validity period: 5 years
Grounds:
- ownership of real estate by the applicant;
- confirmed market value of the real estate by a certified appraiser of at least 300,000 USD;
- OR
- participation of the applicant in the capital of a Georgian company (LLC or JSC);
- confirmed value of the investment in the company by an auditor's report of at least 300,000 USD
— application form;
— notarized copy and translation of the passport;
— appraisal/conclusion by a certified appraiser and/or auditor;
— recommendations from three directors of Georgian companies — citizens of Georgia;
— photo of the applicant.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
If the investment Residence Permit is obtained through participation in the capital of a Georgian company, the Investor must annually, for 5 years, prove their business activity and confirm the turnover of the company in which they invested: in the first year — turnover of their investment must be at least 50,000 USD, in the second year — at least 100,000 USD, and in years 3−5 — at least 120,000 USD.
If the investment Residence Permit is obtained through investment in real estate, the composition of the real estate may change, but the total market value of all properties must not be less than 300,000 USD.
Upon completion of 5 years of holding the investment Residence Permit — eligibility for a permanent Residence Permit.
Grounds 5. "Student" Residence Permit (for studying at an authorized educational institution in Georgia)
Type of Residence Permit: temporary residence permit for study purposes
Validity period: generally 1 year
Grounds:
— application form;
— notarized copy and translation of the passport;
— notarized copy and translation of the birth certificate;
— certificate from the educational institution confirming enrollment and study period;
— bank statement confirming availability of funds in the student’s personal bank account (for a minor applicant, the statement must be for the parent’s bank account)*;
— photo of the applicant.
To apply for the Residence Permit the Applicant must confirm sufficient minimum income for living in Georgia. In accordance with the Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 352 of July 30, 2019, the monthly minimum income for the purposes of the Residence Permit on this ground must correspond to twice the subsistence minimum. From March 18, 2025, the Civil Registry updated the minimum subsistence minimum for the purposes of the Residence Permit and set it at 230.5 GEL. Accordingly, the twofold minimum amounts to 461 GEL. Thus, at the time of submitting the application on this ground you must show on the bank account the amount: 230.5*2=461 GEL * 12 months = 5,532 GEL.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
Validity period: generally 1 year
Grounds:
- Study in an educational institution authorized by the Ministry of Education of Georgia (school or university).
- Language of instruction, tuition fees, and study program do not matter.
— application form;
— notarized copy and translation of the passport;
— notarized copy and translation of the birth certificate;
— certificate from the educational institution confirming enrollment and study period;
— bank statement confirming availability of funds in the student’s personal bank account (for a minor applicant, the statement must be for the parent’s bank account)*;
— photo of the applicant.
To apply for the Residence Permit the Applicant must confirm sufficient minimum income for living in Georgia. In accordance with the Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 352 of July 30, 2019, the monthly minimum income for the purposes of the Residence Permit on this ground must correspond to twice the subsistence minimum. From March 18, 2025, the Civil Registry updated the minimum subsistence minimum for the purposes of the Residence Permit and set it at 230.5 GEL. Accordingly, the twofold minimum amounts to 461 GEL. Thus, at the time of submitting the application on this ground you must show on the bank account the amount: 230.5*2=461 GEL * 12 months = 5,532 GEL.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
More useful information about the rights of minors can be found in our articles:
Grounds 6. Family reunification (in case any family member has previously obtained any residence permit based on grounds 1-6).
Type of Residence Permit: the same as that of the family member with whom the applicant is reuniting
Validity period: the same as that of the main Residence Permit holder
Grounds:
Having a Residence Permit held by the following family members of the applicant:
— spouse (the other spouse joins them),
— minor child (parents join them),
— parent (minor children join them OR adult children ONLY if the parent holds a short-term Residence Permit by real estate).
Documents:
— application form;
— notarized copy and translation of the passport;
— notarized translation of the document confirming the relationship with the family member holding the Residence Permit;
— bank statement confirming sufficient funds in the applicant’s personal bank account (for a minor applicant, the statement must be for the parent’s bank account)*;
— photo of the applicant.
To apply for the Residence Permit the Applicant must confirm sufficient minimum income for living in Georgia. In accordance with the Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 352 of July 30, 2019, the monthly minimum income for the purposes of the Residence Permit on this ground must correspond to twice the subsistence minimum. From March 18, 2025, the Civil Registry updated the minimum subsistence minimum for the purposes of the Residence Permit and set it at 230.5 GEL. Accordingly, the twofold minimum amounts to 461 GEL. Thus, at the time of submitting the application on this ground you must show on the bank account the amount: 230.5*2=461 GEL * 12 months = 5,532 GEL.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
Validity period: the same as that of the main Residence Permit holder
Grounds:
Having a Residence Permit held by the following family members of the applicant:
— spouse (the other spouse joins them),
— minor child (parents join them),
— parent (minor children join them OR adult children ONLY if the parent holds a short-term Residence Permit by real estate).
Documents:
— application form;
— notarized copy and translation of the passport;
— notarized translation of the document confirming the relationship with the family member holding the Residence Permit;
— bank statement confirming sufficient funds in the applicant’s personal bank account (for a minor applicant, the statement must be for the parent’s bank account)*;
— photo of the applicant.
To apply for the Residence Permit the Applicant must confirm sufficient minimum income for living in Georgia. In accordance with the Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 352 of July 30, 2019, the monthly minimum income for the purposes of the Residence Permit on this ground must correspond to twice the subsistence minimum. From March 18, 2025, the Civil Registry updated the minimum subsistence minimum for the purposes of the Residence Permit and set it at 230.5 GEL. Accordingly, the twofold minimum amounts to 461 GEL. Thus, at the time of submitting the application on this ground you must show on the bank account the amount: 230.5*2=461 GEL * 12 months = 5,532 GEL.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 30 days/300 GEL; 20 days/450 GEL; 10 days/600 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
More useful information on family law in Georgia can be found in our articles:
Basis 7. Residence Permit for IT Specialists
Type of Residence Permit: IT Specialist Residence Permit
Who can apply for the IT Residence Permit:
— employees of IT companies registered in Georgia;
— individual entrepreneurs (IE) with small business status working in IT;
— authorized representatives and managers of international IT companies.
Requirements for obtaining an IT Residence Permit:
— confirmed work experience in the field of information technology of at least 2 years;
— income from IT activities — at least $ 25,000 per year (equivalent in GEL);
— for international IT companies — documents confirming the status and authority of the representative.
Who is legally considered "employed in the IT sector" (for the purposes of this Residence Permit):
— professions according to ISCO-08, code 25 and relevant sub-codes;
— types of activities according to NACE Rev.2: 58.21, 58.29, 62.01, 62.02, 62.03, 62.09, 63.1, 63.12.
Conditions for extending the IT Residence Permit:
— the IT Residence Permit is issued initially for 3 years;
— it can be extended repeatedly, each time for another 3 years, but not exceeding a total of 12 years;
— after 10 years of temporary residence, the holder can apply for a permanent Residence Permit.
Grounds for cancellation of the IT Residence Permit:
— if the holder of such a Residence Permit does not stay in Georgia for 183 days or more within any consecutive 12 months, the Residence Permit is canceled;
— exception — departure from Georgia for medical reasons (treatment).
Who can join the IT Residence Permit:
— spouse, children, and other family members (as defined by law) accompanying the main applicant are entitled to receive a Residence Permit on the same grounds and for the same period.
Documents:
— application form;
— notarized copy and translation of the passport;
For employed IT staff (registered as labor migrants with the Ministry of Labor):
— documents proving at least 2 years of IT experience;
— certificate confirming that the remuneration received from labor or business activity in IT over the past year is at least the equivalent of $ 25,000 in GEL. The remuneration must be received in at least two payments with an interval of at least 30 days.
For individual entrepreneurs (small business) in IT:
— documents proving at least 2 years of IT experience;
— certificate confirming that the remuneration received from labor or business activity in IT over the past year is at least the equivalent of $ 25,000 in GEL. The remuneration must be received in at least two payments with an interval of at least 30 days;
— document confirming small business status in Georgia;
— confirmation of IT activity (see ISCO/NACE above).
For Managers/Authorized Representatives of international IT companies:
— document confirming authority.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 90 days/500 GEL; 60 days/750 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
Who can apply for the IT Residence Permit:
— employees of IT companies registered in Georgia;
— individual entrepreneurs (IE) with small business status working in IT;
— authorized representatives and managers of international IT companies.
Requirements for obtaining an IT Residence Permit:
— confirmed work experience in the field of information technology of at least 2 years;
— income from IT activities — at least $ 25,000 per year (equivalent in GEL);
— for international IT companies — documents confirming the status and authority of the representative.
Who is legally considered "employed in the IT sector" (for the purposes of this Residence Permit):
— professions according to ISCO-08, code 25 and relevant sub-codes;
— types of activities according to NACE Rev.2: 58.21, 58.29, 62.01, 62.02, 62.03, 62.09, 63.1, 63.12.
Conditions for extending the IT Residence Permit:
— the IT Residence Permit is issued initially for 3 years;
— it can be extended repeatedly, each time for another 3 years, but not exceeding a total of 12 years;
— after 10 years of temporary residence, the holder can apply for a permanent Residence Permit.
Grounds for cancellation of the IT Residence Permit:
— if the holder of such a Residence Permit does not stay in Georgia for 183 days or more within any consecutive 12 months, the Residence Permit is canceled;
— exception — departure from Georgia for medical reasons (treatment).
Who can join the IT Residence Permit:
— spouse, children, and other family members (as defined by law) accompanying the main applicant are entitled to receive a Residence Permit on the same grounds and for the same period.
Documents:
— application form;
— notarized copy and translation of the passport;
For employed IT staff (registered as labor migrants with the Ministry of Labor):
— documents proving at least 2 years of IT experience;
— certificate confirming that the remuneration received from labor or business activity in IT over the past year is at least the equivalent of $ 25,000 in GEL. The remuneration must be received in at least two payments with an interval of at least 30 days.
For individual entrepreneurs (small business) in IT:
— documents proving at least 2 years of IT experience;
— certificate confirming that the remuneration received from labor or business activity in IT over the past year is at least the equivalent of $ 25,000 in GEL. The remuneration must be received in at least two payments with an interval of at least 30 days;
— document confirming small business status in Georgia;
— confirmation of IT activity (see ISCO/NACE above).
For Managers/Authorized Representatives of international IT companies:
— document confirming authority.
Application processing time and cost:
Obtaining Residence Permit: 90 days/500 GEL; 60 days/750 GEL.
Obtaining Residence permit ID card, Binadrobа'': on the 10th working day — 60 GEL, on the 5th working day — 80 GEL, on the 3rd working day — 100 GEL, within 24 hours — 120 GEL, on the day of application submission — 150 GEL.
More useful information for those working in the IT sector can be found in our articles:
The procedure for submitting documents
When applying for any type of temporary residence permit in person, the Agency officer requires the applicant to present the original identity document used abroad to enter Georgia, bearing the border crossing stamp (passport).
An adult can apply for a residence card (ID card) only in person, while a minor may do so through their parents or personally starting from the age of 9.
Together with the application for the residence card, it is mandatory to provide the property owner’s consent for registration at the temporary address. The consent may either be signed in person in the presence of Agency representatives or the signature must be notarized. Registration at a temporary address is allowed in any type of real estate located in Georgia.
- Submission of an application for obtaining a temporary residence permit for the first time is possible in person or through a representative. At the same time:
- At the time of submission, the Applicant MUST be on the territory of Georgia.
- There must be at least 40 days remaining until the end of the period of their legal stay in the country.
2. Submission of an application for extending a residence permit is possible in person or remotely, as well as through a representative provided that:
- For investment residence permits or residence permits based on real estate, 7 calendar days remain until the expiration,
- For other temporary residence permits, 40 calendar days remain until the expiration.
3. The package of documents for extending a residence permit is the same as for obtaining the initial residence permit.
4. When submitting an application, the Representative will require a notarized power of attorney.
Terms for issuance and extension of residence permits
Initial issuance period
Most temporary residence permits are extended for the period of the foreigner’s intended stay in Georgia (p. 3 art.14 of Government Resolution No. 520).
Exceptions:
— Investment residence permit — up to 5 years (upon confirmation of turnover).
— Short-term residence permit based on property — annually for 1 year.
— IT residence permit — for 3 years.
Maximum total period (cumulative)
The general limit for most temporary residence permits — up to 12 years.
Exceptions (do not fall under "12 years"):
— Investment residence permit — 5 years;
— Permanent residence permit — indefinite, no limit;
— Lifetime residence permit — unlimited;
— IT residence permit — separately established limit: extension for 3 years, total limit — 12 years.
Application deadlines for extension and procedural requirements
- Work residence permit — from 6 months to 1 year.
- Study residence permit — duration of study, but no more than 1 year.
- Family reunification residence permit — from 6 months to 1 year.
- Residence permit for former citizens of Georgia / stateless persons — from 6 months to 1 year.
- Special residence permit — 1 year (previously 6−12 months).
- Investment residence permit — 5 years (annual confirmation is required if the basis is not real estate worth from $ 300,000).
- Short-term residence permit based on property (real estate worth from $ 100,000) — 1 year.
- IT residence permit — 3 years.
Most temporary residence permits are extended for the period of the foreigner’s intended stay in Georgia (p. 3 art.14 of Government Resolution No. 520).
Exceptions:
— Investment residence permit — up to 5 years (upon confirmation of turnover).
— Short-term residence permit based on property — annually for 1 year.
— IT residence permit — for 3 years.
Maximum total period (cumulative)
The general limit for most temporary residence permits — up to 12 years.
Exceptions (do not fall under "12 years"):
— Investment residence permit — 5 years;
— Permanent residence permit — indefinite, no limit;
— Lifetime residence permit — unlimited;
— IT residence permit — separately established limit: extension for 3 years, total limit — 12 years.
Application deadlines for extension and procedural requirements
- Basic rule — submit for extension no later than 40 calendar days before expiration.
- Exceptions to "40 days" — lifetime, investment, special, temporary, short-term, and IT residence permits.
- Minimum submission period — no earlier than 90 days before expiration.
- For family/short-term — the main holder of the residence permit must have more than 6 months remaining on the expiration date.
Q&A: Временный ВНЖ в Грузии
Актуально на 7 сентября 2025
Темы:
IT-ВНЖ: основания, документы, сроки
Кто может подать на IT-ВНЖ?
Ответ: наёмные сотрудники грузинских IT-компаний; ИП со статусом «малый бизнес» и IT-деятельностью; руководитель/уполномоченный представитель международной IT-компании; супруг(а) и несовершеннолетние дети основного заявителя.
Кто считается «занятым в IT»?
Ответ: для наёмных сотрудников — профессии по ISCO-08 (группа 25 и релевантные подкоды). Для ИП — виды деятельности по NACE Rev.2 (например, 58.21, 58.29, 62.01–62.03, 62.09, 63.1, 63.12).
Какой срок действия и как продлевают IT-ВНЖ?
Ответ: первичная выдача — 3 года; продления — каждые 3 года; общий предел — 12 лет.
Какие требования к фактическому пребыванию по IT-ВНЖ?
Ответ: ВНЖ прекращается при отсутствии в Грузии 183+ дней в любые последовательные 12 месяцев (исключение — подтверждённое лечение).
Каковы сроки и пошлины рассмотрения IT-ВНЖ?
Ответ: стандарт — 90 дней (500 GEL); ускоренно — 60 дней (750 GEL).
Когда подавать на продление и действует ли правило «–40 дней»?
Ответ: подавать можно за 90 дней до окончания; правило «–40 дней» на IT-продление не распространяется.
Какие документы нужны по подтипам IT-ВНЖ?
Ответ:
— Наёмный сотрудник: стаж ≥2 лет в IT и доход за последний год ≥ экв. 25 000 USD в лари (минимум два платежа с интервалом ≥30 дней).
— ИП-«малый бизнес»: те же требования + статус «малый бизнес» + подтверждение IT-деятельности (NACE).
— Руководитель/уполномоченный представитель: решение о назначении и выписка из публичного реестра.
— Наёмный сотрудник: стаж ≥2 лет в IT и доход за последний год ≥ экв. 25 000 USD в лари (минимум два платежа с интервалом ≥30 дней).
— ИП-«малый бизнес»: те же требования + статус «малый бизнес» + подтверждение IT-деятельности (NACE).
— Руководитель/уполномоченный представитель: решение о назначении и выписка из публичного реестра.
Как подавать иностранные документы: язык и действительность?
Ответ: документы подаются на грузинском; если выданы на другом языке — требуется нотариально удостоверенный перевод на грузинский (в Грузии). Для действительности: страны СНГ — оригинал; ЕС/США/Израиль/Великобритания — апостиль; Таиланд и др. — консульская легализация.
Чем подтвердить стаж 2 года в IT (что уже принимают)?
Ответ: действующие трудовые договоры; действующие гражданско-правовые договоры; справки от работодателей о прошлых трудовых отношениях; справки от заказчиков о договорных отношениях в прошлые периоды.
Подтверждает ли трудовой договор стаж?
Ответ: да, если это действующий трудовой договор с грузинской компанией.
Кто такой «уполномоченный представитель международной IT-компании» и как подтвердить статус?
Ответ: полагаем, речь о руководителе филиала/постоянного представительства. Подтверждение: решение уполномоченного органа о назначении и выписка из публичного реестра.
Может ли семья подать вместе с основным заявителем по IT-ВНЖ?
Ответ: супруг(а) и несовершеннолетние дети подают после одобрения IT-ВНЖ основного заявителя; срок — как у основного.
Нужны ли справка о несудимости и «прописка» по IT-ВНЖ?
Ответ: справку о несудимости обычно запрашивают; регистрация адреса («прописка») нужна после одобрения для получения ID-карты.
Каков статус, если срок безвиза/ВНЖ истёк, а решение ещё не готово?
Ответ: после подачи заявления на ВНЖ/его продление вы считаетесь законно находящимися в Грузии на период рассмотрения.
Можно ли использовать грузинский ВНЖ для получения виз в другие страны?
Ответ: как правило, да — это допустимое основание для подачи в консульствах/посольствах на территории Грузии; итоговое решение принимает конкретное консульство.
Недвижимость и ВНЖ
Нужна ли переоценка при продлении краткосрочного ВНЖ по собственности?
Ответ: не нужна, если право собственности сохраняется.
Что делать, если недвижимость для целей ВНЖ оформлена на разные паспорта?
Ответ: 1) выбрать паспорт для ВНЖ (последний въезд перед подачей — этим паспортом); 2) подать в Публичный реестр заявление на уточнение данных собственника по объектам на другой паспорт (срок — до 4 р.дн., госпошлина — уточняем; нужна нотариальная копия паспорта, который будет указан в реестре); 3) сделать единый отчёт оценщика на все объекты.
Могут ли оба супруга получить ВНЖ при долевой собственности?
Ответ: да, если по оценке на каждого приходится требуемая сумма (порог «на человека»).
К кому обращаться за оценкой недвижимости?
Ответ: к сертифицированному оценщику; в рамках сопровождения помогаем организовать оценку и пакет.
Справка о несудимости
Как подготовить справку о несудимости (Украина)?
Ответ: вариант 1 — бумажная справка МВД → оригинал в Грузию → нотариально удостоверенный перевод на грузинский → подача. Вариант 2 — е-справка → удостоверить у украинского нотариуса → переслать в Грузию → нотариально удостоверенный перевод → подача.
Подойдёт ли «чистая» е-справка без бумажного оригинала?
Ответ: нет. Грузинские органы не могут проверить её действительность без установленной процедуры удостоверения.
Требуют ли справку о несудимости для инвест-ВНЖ (300 000 USD)?
Ответ: в обязательном перечне её нет, но орган может запросить дополнительно.
Разрешение на работу
Кто выдаёт разрешение на работу и кому оно нужно?
Ответ: Министерство труда. ИП, работающее в Грузии, обязано получить разрешение после 1 марта 2026 года.
Каков переходный период для работодателей?
Ответ: до 1 января 2027 года — для сотрудников, трудоустроенных и зарегистрированных на портале Минтруда по состоянию на 1 марта 2026; за этот период работодатель должен оформить разрешения.
Нужно ли разрешение на работу директору-иностранцу без трудового договора?
Ответ: нет, не нужно.
Нужно ли разрешение удалённым сотрудникам, проживающим за рубежом?
Ответ: да, разрешение на работу — нужно; ВНЖ — нет.
Надо ли менять уже заключённые трудовые договоры?
Ответ: по имеющимся документам — не нужно. При появлении новых требований обновим Q&A.
Нужно ли обновлять ВНЖ, если он по ИП до 2030 года?
Ответ: разрешение на работу — нужно; переоформлять действующий ВНЖ — нет (по текущему законодательству).
Можно ли при ВНЖ по воссоединению семьи открыть ИП и работать без визы D после февраля 2026?
Ответ: да, если ваше гражданство позволяет работать в Грузии без специальной визы.
Процедуры, формы, адрес, ID
Где скачать новую форму заявления на ВНЖ?
Ответ: на сайте Агентства по развитию сервисов — sda.gov.ge → Формы заявлений.
Каковы сроки и стоимость ID/регистрации после одобрения ВНЖ?
Ответ: 10 р.дн — 60 GEL; 5 — 80; 3 — 100; 24 часа — 120; в день подачи — 150.
Нужно ли уведомлять о смене адреса при действующем ВНЖ?
Ответ: да. Сроки не установлены, но уведомить необходимо; указывается фактический адрес проживания.
Пребывание, выезд, ответственность
Как выявляют overstay и какие санкции применяют?
Ответ: чаще всего — при выезде и при выборочных проверках документов. Санкции и возможные запреты на въезд зависят от длительности нарушения.
Когда нужно покинуть страну после истечения ВНЖ?
Ответ: если к дате истечения ВНЖ уже прошёл год с последнего въезда и нет иных оснований пребывания — покинуть страну нужно немедленно.
ПМЖ
Когда можно подавать на ПМЖ?
Ответ: после 10 лет непрерывного проживания в Грузии на основании ВНЖ (учитываются любые типы, кроме учебного).
«Соотечественник»
Каковы сроки удостоверения «соотечественника»?
Ответ: при получении статуса в возрасте до 20 лет — 3 года; в возрасте 20–65 лет — 10 лет; в возрасте 65+ — бессрочно.
Какой ВНЖ доступен для «соотечественника»?
Ответ: специальный ВНЖ сроком до 1 года с последующим продлением — бесплатно.
Сроки по типам ВНЖ (ориентир)
Каковы первичные сроки по типам ВНЖ и общий предел?
Ответ: Трудовой — 6–12 мес; Учебный — срок обучения (до 1 года); Семейный — 6–12 мес; Бывшие граждане/лица без гражданства — 6–12 мес; Специальный — 1 год; Инвестиционный — до 5 лет; Краткосрочный по собственности — 1 год; IT-ВНЖ — 3 года. Общий предел по временным ВНЖ — до 12 лет (IT-ВНЖ также до 12 лет суммарно).
Что пока уточняем
Какие вопросы пока не урегулированы?
Ответ: часть технических деталей портала Минтруда, алгоритмы автоматической проверки документов и отдельные тарифы госпошлин по микропроцедурам — по этому вопросу пока нет разъяснений; обновим раздел по мере поступления информации.
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