Residency
Georgia — Residency: Visa Overview
The main residence permits in Georgia, thresholds and fees, per the Public Service Development Agency.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourcePublic Service Development Agency of Georgia (SDA) - Migration and residence permitsLast reviewed: 2026-10-27
Key facts
- A short-term residence permit is for an alien holding title to non-agricultural immovable property worth more than USD 150,000 equivalent in GEL; it costs GEL 300 (30 days), 450 (20 days) or 600 (10 days).
- An investment permit needs USD 300,000 invested in Georgia or property worth more than USD 300,000, at the same fees; a residence for indefinite stay is available to investment permit holders after 5 years.
- Permanent residence is for a minor child or parent of a Georgian citizen, a spouse after 5 years, or a person with 10 years on a temporary permit; fees are GEL 500 (30 days) or 650 (20 days).
- The IT permit costs GEL 500, 750 or 1,000 and requires at least 2 years of experience and annual remuneration of at least USD 25,000 equivalent in lari.
- Study and family reunification permits require a bank balance of at least double the minimum subsistence level; the spouse-of-a-citizen permit costs GEL 500 on the 90th day.