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2 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Georgia e-Visa (short-term ordinary visa)
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Online short-stay ordinary visa for nationals not covered by the 365-day visa-free list, covering tourism and other short-term purposes. Standard issue is multiple-entry, 30 days of stay within a 120-day validity window (some nationalities 90/180); the fee is USD 20 plus a 2% service fee. Decisions take at least 5 working days.
Government fee
$20
Service fee
$54
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
30 days
Validity
120 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid at least 3 months beyond visa expiry, issued within the last 10 years, 2+ blank pages.
Digital photoRecent passport-style colour photo.
Proof of purpose of travelDocuments supporting the declared short-term purpose.
Proof of accommodationHotel booking or host details.
Proof of financial meansEvidence of funds for the stay.
Travel health insuranceInsurance covering the period of stay.
Credit/debit cardFor online payment of the visa and service fee.
Tourist Visa
Georgia Visa-Free Entry (365 days)
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Citizens of ~94 countries (all EU/EEA, US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, GCC, most of CIS, several Latin American and Asian states) may enter and stay in Georgia visa-free for one full year, with no advance application. The stay resets on re-entry and historically allowed living, studying and remote work; however, from 1 March 2026 paid employment, business or self-employment serving the Georgian market requires a separate work permit under the new labour-migration law. EU citizens may enter on a national ID card.
Government fee
GEL 0
Max stay
365 days
Document checklist (4)
Valid passportOrdinary passport valid for the period of stay; EU citizens may use a national identity card.
Proof of onward/return travelOptionalMay be requested by border officers.
Proof of sufficient fundsOptionalMay be requested at the border.
Accommodation detailsOptionalMay be requested at the border.
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Transit Visa
Business Visitor Visa
Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Georgia Study Residence Permit
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Temporary residence permit for foreigners enrolled at an authorised Georgian educational institution, issued for the duration of studies. Requires proof of enrolment and monthly income/funds of at least twice the subsistence minimum. Fee GEL 300/450/600 for 30/20/10-day processing; study years do not count toward the 10-year permanent residence requirement.
Proof of lawful stay in GeorgiaVisa-free stay, D3 immigration visa or current permit.
Enrolment certificateCertificate from an authorised Georgian educational institution.
Proof of income/fundsAt least 2x the subsistence minimum per month.
Photo 3x4 cmRecent colour photo.
Fee payment receiptGEL 300/450/600 depending on processing speed.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
Georgia C5 Remote Work Visa
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New ordinary-visa sub-category adopted by Parliament on 15 April 2026 for remote employees of foreign companies, foreign-registered entrepreneurs and freelancers whose clients are entirely outside Georgia; such persons are explicitly outside the new work-permit regime. Multiple-entry, valid up to 5 years with a maximum cumulative stay of 1 year, extendable to spouses and minor children; eligibility limited to an approved list of countries. Reported fee around USD 300 (law allows USD 20-500); implementing regulations were still pending as of June 2026.
Work: Remote work for foreign employer/clients
Family: Spouse/minor children; limited
Service fee
$220
Processing time
8 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportOrdinary passport of an eligible (approved-list) country.
Proof of remote work for non-Georgian clientsForeign employment contract, foreign business registration, or evidence of foreign client base.
Proof of income/financial meansThreshold to be set by implementing regulations.
Health insuranceOptionalCoverage for the period of stay.
Documents for accompanying familyOptionalMarriage/birth certificates for spouse and minor children.
Skilled Work Visa
Georgia Work Residence Permit
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Temporary residence permit for foreign employees of Georgian employers, tied since 1 March 2026 to the new mandatory work-permit system. The employee's salary must be at least 5x the subsistence minimum (about GEL 1,500/month); some occupations are subject to annual quotas (zero quota for couriers, taxi drivers, tour guides), while highly paid specialists (GEL 15,000+/month), International Company employees and innovative startups are exempt from quotas. Typically issued for up to 1 year and renewable; fee GEL 300/450/600 for 30/20/10-day processing; permanent residence possible after 10 years.
Work: Employment with Georgian employer
Study: May enroll in study programs
Residency after 6 years
Family: Spouse and minor children included
Government fee
GEL 300
Service fee
GEL 600
Processing time
30 days
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
GEL 1,500
Document checklist (7)
Application form with labour registration codeIncludes the work-permit/labour-migration registration code.
Copy of travel documentValid passport copy.
Proof of lawful stay in GeorgiaVisa-free stay, D-immigration visa or current permit.
Employment contract/employer documentationProof of employment with a Georgian entity.
Income verificationSalary of at least 5x the subsistence minimum (~GEL 1,500/month).
Photo 3x4 cmRecent colour photo.
Fee payment receiptGEL 300 (30 days), GEL 450 (20 days) or GEL 600 (10 days).
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Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Georgia Investment Residence Permit
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5-year residence permit for foreigners who invest at least USD 300,000 (GEL equivalent) in Georgia or own non-agricultural real estate with certified value above USD 300,000; spouse, minor children and dependants included. Business investors must prove annual turnover of USD 50,000 (year 1), USD 100,000 (year 2) and USD 120,000 (years 3-5); after 5 years (with turnover met, or 5 years' continued property ownership) holders qualify for a residence permit for indefinite stay. Application fee GEL 300/450/600 for 30/20/10-day processing.
1-year renewable residence permit for owners of non-agricultural real estate in Georgia with a certified market value above USD 150,000 (GEL equivalent), raised from USD 100,000 on 1 March 2026; spouse and children qualify under the same property. Renewal requires maintaining ownership; existing USD 100,000 permit holders may renew without a new appraisal. Fee GEL 300/450/600 for 30/20/10-day processing (fee charged in GEL).
Proof of lawful stay in GeorgiaVisa-free stay, D5 immigration visa or current permit.
Property title deedPublic Registry extract proving ownership of non-agricultural property.
Certified market value assessmentAppraisal showing value above USD 150,000 in GEL equivalent.
Photo 3x4 cmRecent colour photo.
Fee payment receiptGEL 300/450/600 depending on processing speed.
Business Investor Visa
Georgia Entrepreneur Work Residence Permit
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Branch of the work residence permit for foreigners conducting entrepreneurial activity through a Georgian-registered business (e.g. LLC or individual entrepreneur). Requires proof of annual turnover of at least GEL 50,000 and, from 1 March 2026, a work permit for active self-employment/business (directors of Category 4 small companies included; passive shareholders and rental-income owners exempt). Renewable yearly; existing self-employed had until 1 May 2026 to obtain permits.
Work: Own business / entrepreneurial activity
Study: May enroll in study programs
Residency after 6 years
Family: Spouse and minor children included
Government fee
GEL 300
Processing time
30 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Application form with labour registration codeIncludes work-permit registration for self-employment.
Copy of travel documentValid passport copy.
Proof of lawful stay in GeorgiaVisa-free stay, visa or current permit.
Business registration extractGeorgian company or individual-entrepreneur registration.
Annual turnover certificateMinimum GEL 50,000 annual turnover from the Georgian business.
Photo 3x4 cmRecent colour photo.
Fee payment receiptGEL 300/450/600 depending on processing speed.
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Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
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Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Georgia Family Reunification Residence Permit
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Temporary residence permit for family members (spouse, minor children, dependants) of a foreigner holding a Georgian residence permit, issued for the validity of the sponsor's permit. Requires proof of kinship and income of at least twice the subsistence minimum. Fee GEL 300/450/600 for 30/20/10-day processing.
Proof of lawful stay in GeorgiaVisa-free stay, D4 immigration visa or current permit.
Proof of kinshipMarriage or birth certificates, legalised/apostilled and translated.
Sponsor's residence permit copyValid Georgian residence permit of the family member.
Proof of incomeAt least 2x the subsistence minimum per month.
Photo 3x4 cmRecent colour photo.
Fee payment receiptGEL 300/450/600 depending on processing speed.
Spouse / Partner Visa
Georgia Permanent Residence Permit for Family of Georgian Citizens
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Spouses, minor children and parents of Georgian citizens may apply directly for a permanent residence permit without first holding a temporary permit. Requires legalised proof of kinship/marriage and evidence of income or support; marriage-based cases face increased verification under the 2025-2026 reform. Fee GEL 350 (30-day) or GEL 500 (20-day processing).
Proof of lawful stay in GeorgiaVisa-free stay, visa or current permit.
Proof of kinship to Georgian citizenMarriage or birth certificate plus the citizen's ID.
Proof of income or supportIncome, pension or benefits documentation.
Photo 3x4 cmRecent colour photo.
Fee payment receiptGEL 350 (30 days) or GEL 500 (20 days).
Ancestry / Repatriation
Georgia Residence Permit for Former Georgian Citizens / Compatriots
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Dedicated residence permit for foreigners who previously held Georgian citizenship, processed in 10-30 days for GEL 300-600. Separately, ethnic Georgians abroad can obtain 'Compatriot residing abroad' status, which supports a fee-free special residence permit. Both routes lead toward permanent residence and eventual citizenship eligibility.
Proof of former Georgian citizenshipDocumentation of previously held Georgian citizenship, or compatriot status certificate.
Proof of lawful stay in GeorgiaVisa-free stay, visa or current permit.
Photo 3x4 cmRecent colour photo.
Fee payment receiptGEL 300/450/600 depending on processing speed (free for compatriot special permits).
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Dependent Relative Visa
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Georgia IT Residence Permit
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Residence permit introduced 1 September 2025 for IT-sector employees, IT small-business entrepreneurs and staff of companies with International Company status, plus their family members. Requires at least 2 years of IT experience and documented IT income of at least USD 25,000 per year (in GEL equivalent); issued for up to 3 years. Fee GEL 500 (90-day processing) or GEL 750 (60-day); exempt from labour-market quotas.
Work: IT employment / IT business activity
Study: May enroll in study programs
Residency after 6 years
Family: Spouse and minor children included
Government fee
GEL 500
Service fee
GEL 750
Processing time
75 days
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (7)
Application form with employment registration codeCompleted application including labour-migration registration code.
Copy of travel documentValid passport copy.
Proof of lawful stay in GeorgiaVisa-free stay, visa or current permit.
Proof of 2+ years IT experienceEmployment records or contracts in the IT field.
Income verificationProof of IT-derived income of at least USD 25,000/year in GEL equivalent.
Photo 3x4 cmRecent colour photo.
Fee payment receiptGEL 500 (90 days) or GEL 750 (60 days).
Humanitarian / Asylum Route
Georgia Special Residence Permit
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Discretionary permit issued to victims of human trafficking or domestic violence, persons nominated by a Georgian government member, compatriots residing abroad, and foreigners who cannot be removed from Georgia (Article 60 cases). Free of charge with 10-day processing for trafficking-victim, government-nominee and compatriot cases; Article 60 applicants pay the standard GEL 300-600 fee.
Government fee
GEL 0
Processing time
10 days
Document checklist (4)
Application formCompleted special residence permit application.
Copy of travel documentValid passport copy (or temporary ID for Article 60 cases).
Status documentationVictim petition, government member's letter, compatriot certificate, or non-removability decision.
Open-ended residence permit for foreigners who have lived in Georgia for the last 10 years on temporary residence permits (time on study or medical-treatment permits and diplomatic service excluded). Requires proof of income, pension or benefits; fee GEL 350 (30-day) or GEL 500 (20-day processing). Separately, 300k-investment and 300k-property holders qualify for an indefinite-stay permit after 5 years.
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