A residence permit is a document that allows a person to be a party to various types of legal relationships. Each residence permit provides unique opportunities for foreign citizens. Therefore, having the right information will facilitate the process of obtaining a residence permit in Georgia.
A residence permit gives you the ability to:
Have the legal right to live in Georgia
Have access to banking, insurance, medical, and other services
Have access to state services
Georgia offers various types of residence permits:
The work residence permit is ideal for people of various professions. It gives you the right to work in Georgia for a specified period. The advantages of a work residence permit are:
The study residence permit is specially created for students. It allows you to continue your studies at accredited educational institutions in Georgia. The advantages of a study residence permit are:
The investment residence permit requires a significant financial investment. However, it provides many strategic advantages, including the possibility of obtaining a permanent residence permit. It is intended for foreign investors or owners of real estate in Georgia. The main requirements are:
The short-term residence permit is characterized by simplified procedures. It is designed for real estate owners. The main requirement is:
The permanent residence permit is issued for long-term residents. It requires living in Georgia for an extended period. The permit is issued under specific conditions. The main requirements are:
The indefinite residence permit is the highest status for foreign citizens. It is issued only if certain conditions are fully met. The main requirements are:
Each category of residence permit has a specific duration:
Work and study residence permits are initially issued for 6-12 months.
Work and study residence permits can be extended for the expected period of stay in Georgia, but not exceeding 12 years.
Investment residence permit is issued for 5 years.
Short-term permit is initially issued for 1 year, and each subsequent extension is for 1 year.
Permanent residence rights are obtained through indefinite residence permits and permanent residence permits.
The application review fee for obtaining a permit depends on the processing speed:
To obtain a residence permit, complete documentation must be prepared. Each document is important for successfully completing the process.
A person who has held an investment residence permit for 5 years must apply to the SSGS before the expiration of the investment residence permit and submit information about the turnover for the 5th year after the issuance of the investment residence permit. A person who was issued an investment residence permit on the basis of real estate ownership must submit a certificate from the National Agency of Public Registry confirming ownership of the real estate or replacement property for a total of 5 years.
Documents required for a foreigner who has lived in Georgia on the basis of a temporary residence permit for the last 10 years to obtain a permanent residence permit:
A person is obligated to annually, before the expiration of each year of the investment residence permit’s validity period, submit information from the Revenue Service about the annual turnover from business activities conducted in Georgia, which must amount to:
First year: Minimum $50,000 USD
Second year: Minimum $100,000 USD
Third to fifth years: Minimum $120,000 USD
A person who has an investment residence permit issued on the basis of real estate ownership is obligated to maintain ownership rights to the real estate or to a replacement property that complies with the conditions prescribed by law throughout the permit’s validity period.
A person is obligated to obtain a residence card within 1 month from receiving a residence permit in Georgia. The residence card confirms a foreign resident’s citizenship, identity, and place of residence on the territory of Georgia.The duration of the residence permit determines the validity period of a temporary residence card, while a permanent residence card is valid for 5 years.
To obtain a residence card, a person must submit a document confirming citizenship of another state or statelessness, a photo, and a document confirming legal residence in Georgia. The application review fee for obtaining a card depends on the processing speed: 60 GEL for 10 business days, 80 GEL for 5 business days, 100 GEL for 3 business days, 120 GEL for 2 business days, 150 GEL for same-day processing.
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