Obtaining A Temporary Residency Permit In Georgia
Obtaining a temporary residency permit in Georgia: consultation regarding eligibility for obtaining temporary residency, preparation or review of documents, submission of documents (including by proxy), monitoring of the application process, appealing denial of temporary residency through legal proceedings if necessary
What is included in the service?
Assessing the eligibility
Evaluation of the client's case, presence of sufficient documents, the connection with Georgia in terms of the application review practice by the Agency for Development of Services and judicial appeal practices
Preparing a set of documents
Preparation of the required
Preparation of the required
Preparation of the required documents (including copies, translations, certificates, appraiser or auditor reports, recommendations), completion of the application form, accompanying the client to the House of Justice or submitting documents via power of attorney (the applicant's presence in Georgia at this moment is mandatory)
Support until the temporary residency permit is granted
Monitoring the application review process, providing additional documents, clarifications, and ensuring the timely progress of application stages. Obtaining a Binadrobis (ID number card) and registration at the place of residence
Appeal of the temporary residency permit denial
Assessment of the justification of the denial by an immigration attorney, development of a defense strategy, preparation and filing of a lawsuit, participation in court hearings at all instances
We will provide comprehensive legal support from the moment you have a question about obtaining the residency permit in Georgia until you actually obtain it
The immigration lawyers at JUST Advisors provide comprehensive support at every stage of the process for obtaining the temporary residency permit in Georgia. Our goal is to leverage our knowledge of legislation and practices to simplify the entire process for the client, eliminate errors, ensure compliance with immigration authorities' requirements, and achieve the desired outcome.
After submitting the documents, we actively monitor the progress of your application and oversee its stages. If any delays or issues arise, we take all necessary actions to resolve them and ensure a successful completion of the temporary residency permit procedure.
Our support is not limited to just obtaining the temporary residency permit. We can also assist in extending the temporary residency permit, modifying stay conditions, or transitioning to obtaining permanent residency (PMV) if you meet the requirements, such as 10 years of continuous residence under the temporary residency permit.
After submitting the documents, we actively monitor the progress of your application and oversee its stages. If any delays or issues arise, we take all necessary actions to resolve them and ensure a successful completion of the temporary residency permit procedure.
Our support is not limited to just obtaining the temporary residency permit. We can also assist in extending the temporary residency permit, modifying stay conditions, or transitioning to obtaining permanent residency (PMV) if you meet the requirements, such as 10 years of continuous residence under the temporary residency permit.
Q&A
Type of the temporary residency permit: short-term (usually 6 months — 1 year)
Procedure and timeline/cost:
1. Registration of a sole proprietor (SP) at the House of Justice + tax registration + bank account opening: ½ day / 75 GEL.
2. Ensuring a turnover of at least 50,000 GEL (18,000 USD) for the company (SP), confirmed by a Revenue Service certificate.
3. Obtaining the temporary residency permit:
— 30 days / 300 GEL;
— 20 days / 450 GEL;
— 10 days / 600 GEL.
4. Obtaining a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
— 10 business days / 60 GEL;
— 5 business days / 80 GEL;
— 3 business days / 100 GEL;
— 2 business days / 120 GEL;
— same day / 150 GEL.
Procedure and timeline/cost:
1. Registration of a sole proprietor (SP) at the House of Justice + tax registration + bank account opening: ½ day / 75 GEL.
2. Ensuring a turnover of at least 50,000 GEL (18,000 USD) for the company (SP), confirmed by a Revenue Service certificate.
3. Obtaining the temporary residency permit:
— 30 days / 300 GEL;
— 20 days / 450 GEL;
— 10 days / 600 GEL.
4. Obtaining a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
— 10 business days / 60 GEL;
— 5 business days / 80 GEL;
— 3 business days / 100 GEL;
— 2 business days / 120 GEL;
— same day / 150 GEL.
Founders and directors of the company can be NON-citizens of Georgia. Individuals applying for temporary residency can also be directors or founders of the company, but they must also work for the company under an employment contract.
Type of the temporary residency permit: Short-term (usually 6 months - 1 year, but not exceeding the employment contract's validity period)
Procedure and Timeline/Cost:
1. Signing an employment contract with a Georgian company. In this case:
- The salary of the foreign specialist must not be less than 5 times the established subsistence minimum (currently around 300 GEL), which is 1500 GEL.
- The annual turnover of the employing company must be at least 50,000 GEL per year for each foreign specialist (for medical and educational institutions, the turnover requirement is set at 35,000 GEL per year per foreign specialist). For example, if the company has 2 specialists, the turnover should be 100,000 GEL (regardless of how many specialists are applying for temporary residency).
- Obtaining a tax certificate regarding the company's turnovers.
- Obtaining a certificate from the company about the number of foreign specialists.
2. Obtaining the temporary residency permit:
- 30 days / 300 GEL;
- 20 days / 450 GEL;
- 10 days / 600 GEL.
3. Obtaining a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
- 10 business days / 60 GEL;
- 5 business days / 80 GEL;
- 3 business days / 100 GEL;
- 2 business days / 120 GEL;
- same day / 150 GEL.
Type of the temporary residency permit: Short-term (usually 6 months - 1 year, but not exceeding the employment contract's validity period)
Procedure and Timeline/Cost:
1. Signing an employment contract with a Georgian company. In this case:
- The salary of the foreign specialist must not be less than 5 times the established subsistence minimum (currently around 300 GEL), which is 1500 GEL.
- The annual turnover of the employing company must be at least 50,000 GEL per year for each foreign specialist (for medical and educational institutions, the turnover requirement is set at 35,000 GEL per year per foreign specialist). For example, if the company has 2 specialists, the turnover should be 100,000 GEL (regardless of how many specialists are applying for temporary residency).
- Obtaining a tax certificate regarding the company's turnovers.
- Obtaining a certificate from the company about the number of foreign specialists.
2. Obtaining the temporary residency permit:
- 30 days / 300 GEL;
- 20 days / 450 GEL;
- 10 days / 600 GEL.
3. Obtaining a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
- 10 business days / 60 GEL;
- 5 business days / 80 GEL;
- 3 business days / 100 GEL;
- 2 business days / 120 GEL;
- same day / 150 GEL.
Type of the temporary residency permit: short-term (usually 1 year)
Procedure and timeline/cost:
1. Registering the property ownership contract (DKP) at the House of Justice:
- 1 day / 300 GEL.
2. Property evaluation (certified appraiser):
- 2 days / 500 GEL.
- 30 days / 300 GEL;
- 20 days / 450 GEL;
- 10 days / 600 GEL.
3. Obtaining a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
- 10 business days / 60 GEL;
- 5 business days / 80 GEL;
- 3 business days / 100 GEL;
- 2 business days / 120 GEL;
- same day / 150 GEL.
Procedure and timeline/cost:
1. Registering the property ownership contract (DKP) at the House of Justice:
- 1 day / 300 GEL.
2. Property evaluation (certified appraiser):
- 2 days / 500 GEL.
- 30 days / 300 GEL;
- 20 days / 450 GEL;
- 10 days / 600 GEL.
3. Obtaining a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
- 10 business days / 60 GEL;
- 5 business days / 80 GEL;
- 3 business days / 100 GEL;
- 2 business days / 120 GEL;
- same day / 150 GEL.
Type of the temporary residency permit: temporary (5 years) - then indefinite
Procedure, timeline/cost:
1. Purchase of real estate for an amount of at least 300,000 US dollars or investment in a Georgian company (including the purchase of shares/shares in the statutory capital of a Georgian company) for an amount of 300,000 US dollars.
2. Registration of real estate ownership/ownership of shares/shares or a new company at the House of Justice: 1 day/300 GEL.
3. Evaluation of the property/shares/shares (certified appraiser): 2 days/500 GEL.
Residency Acquisition:
30 days/300 GEL;
20 days/450 GEL;
10 days/600 GEL.
4. Obtaining a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
10 business days / 60 GEL;
5 business days / 80 GEL;
3 business days / 100 GEL;
2 business days / 120 GEL;
same day / 150 GEL.
Annually for 5 years, the Investor must demonstrate their business activity and confirm the turnover of the company in which they have invested:
In the first year, the turnover of their investment must be at least 50,000 US dollars,
In the second year - not less than 100,000 US dollars,
In the 3rd-5th year - not less than 120,000 US dollars.
If the investment was made in real estate, it is necessary to annually confirm ownership of real estate valued at 300,000 US dollars (with changes in the real estate composition allowed).
After 5 years, obtaining indefinite temporary residency permit is possible.
Procedure, timeline/cost:
1. Purchase of real estate for an amount of at least 300,000 US dollars or investment in a Georgian company (including the purchase of shares/shares in the statutory capital of a Georgian company) for an amount of 300,000 US dollars.
2. Registration of real estate ownership/ownership of shares/shares or a new company at the House of Justice: 1 day/300 GEL.
3. Evaluation of the property/shares/shares (certified appraiser): 2 days/500 GEL.
Residency Acquisition:
30 days/300 GEL;
20 days/450 GEL;
10 days/600 GEL.
4. Obtaining a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
10 business days / 60 GEL;
5 business days / 80 GEL;
3 business days / 100 GEL;
2 business days / 120 GEL;
same day / 150 GEL.
Annually for 5 years, the Investor must demonstrate their business activity and confirm the turnover of the company in which they have invested:
In the first year, the turnover of their investment must be at least 50,000 US dollars,
In the second year - not less than 100,000 US dollars,
In the 3rd-5th year - not less than 120,000 US dollars.
If the investment was made in real estate, it is necessary to annually confirm ownership of real estate valued at 300,000 US dollars (with changes in the real estate composition allowed).
After 5 years, obtaining indefinite temporary residency permit is possible.
Residency type: short-term (usually 1 year)
Procedure, timeline/cost:
1. Obtaining a certificate from the school/university confirming that the applicant is a student.
2. Obtaining a temporary residency permit (TRP):
- 30 days - 300 GEL;
- 20 days - 450 GEL;
- 10 days - 600 GEL.
3. Obtaining a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
- 10 business days - 60 GEL;
- 5 business days - 80 GEL;
- 3 business days - 100 GEL;
- 2 business days - 120 GEL;
- same day - 150 GEL.
Procedure, timeline/cost:
1. Obtaining a certificate from the school/university confirming that the applicant is a student.
2. Obtaining a temporary residency permit (TRP):
- 30 days - 300 GEL;
- 20 days - 450 GEL;
- 10 days - 600 GEL.
3. Obtaining a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
- 10 business days - 60 GEL;
- 5 business days - 80 GEL;
- 3 business days - 100 GEL;
- 2 business days - 120 GEL;
- same day - 150 GEL.
Residency type: Same as the family member being reunited with.
Procedure, timeline/cost:
1. Obtaining a bank certificate confirming the availability of funds sufficient to support the family member (minimum 5,000 GEL per person). The certificate can be obtained either by the person the applicant is reuniting with or by the applicant themselves.
A bank certificate confirming the account balance can be obtained by a parent of a minor. A spouse should provide a certificate only from their personal account(s), OR an employment certificate from the inviting party (spouse) can be used.
2. Obtaining a temporary residency permit (TRP):
- 30 days - 300 GEL;
- 20 days - 450 GEL;
- 10 days - 600 GEL.
3. Obtain a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
- 10 business days - 60 GEL;
- 5 business days - 80 GEL;
- 3 business days - 100 GEL;
- 2 business days - 120 GEL;
- same day - 150 GEL.
Procedure, timeline/cost:
1. Obtaining a bank certificate confirming the availability of funds sufficient to support the family member (minimum 5,000 GEL per person). The certificate can be obtained either by the person the applicant is reuniting with or by the applicant themselves.
A bank certificate confirming the account balance can be obtained by a parent of a minor. A spouse should provide a certificate only from their personal account(s), OR an employment certificate from the inviting party (spouse) can be used.
2. Obtaining a temporary residency permit (TRP):
- 30 days - 300 GEL;
- 20 days - 450 GEL;
- 10 days - 600 GEL.
3. Obtain a Binadrobis (registration and ID card):
- 10 business days - 60 GEL;
- 5 business days - 80 GEL;
- 3 business days - 100 GEL;
- 2 business days - 120 GEL;
- same day - 150 GEL.
Submitting documents for obtaining a temporary residency permit and for obtaining a Binadrobis (registration and ID card) is possible only in person (including for children), while extensions can be done remotely. Just write to us, and we will provide you with a consultation.
When obtaining a temporary residency permit, the following documents are required regardless of the case (in addition to those mentioned above):
1. Notarized translation of the foreign passport;
2. Notarized translation of birth certificates for children (in cases of family reunification and study);
3. Notarized copy of the birth certificate (in cases of family reunification);
4. Completed application form (filled out at the Justice House in Russian);
5. Photo (provided by the Justice House).
Depending on the basis for the residence permit, a certificate of a certain amount of money in the personal bank account is required. For example, for study and family reunification, there should be at least 5000 GEL (better to have more) in the parent's account.
A notarized copy of the marriage certificate with translation is also required (in cases of family reunification).
1. Notarized translation of the foreign passport;
2. Notarized translation of birth certificates for children (in cases of family reunification and study);
3. Notarized copy of the birth certificate (in cases of family reunification);
4. Completed application form (filled out at the Justice House in Russian);
5. Photo (provided by the Justice House).
Depending on the basis for the residence permit, a certificate of a certain amount of money in the personal bank account is required. For example, for study and family reunification, there should be at least 5000 GEL (better to have more) in the parent's account.
A notarized copy of the marriage certificate with translation is also required (in cases of family reunification).
When obtaining a Binadrobis, you should register at the place of residence by providing a notarized consent from the owner of the property or ensuring their personal presence at the House of Justice when submitting the documents.
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MARIA GUSEINOVA
Leading Manager of Commercial Department
Leading Manager of Commercial Department