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Georgia offers visas, residence permits and tax residency status to investors, property owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, workers and their family members, with a path to citizenship.
A work residence permit allows you to work in the country as an employee or self-employed business owner.
Fact sheet
- Program type
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Employment
Residency via employment programs requires that you find and maintain a job (sometimes with a minimum income threshold and/or special skill sets) in order to get the residency.
- Residency type
- Temporary residency
- Minimum yearly income
- GEL 12,000 ($3,504)
Requirements
To qualify for a work residence permit as a business owner (entrepreneur, freelancer) or an employee you will have to produce an employment agreement or a similar document certifying your employment.
The applicant's monthly salary cannot be less than GEL 1,000 ($292) (five times monthly subsistence minimum for working age male). If this document does not show your monthly income it is recommended to produce a bank account statement from a local bank confirming a balance of around GEL 12,000 ($3,504).
Moreover, the annual turnover of the employer shall not be less than GEL 50,000 ($14,599) per each foreign employee that applies for residency. A lower amount of GEL 35,000 ($10,219) per foreign employee applies to medical and educational institutions.
A work residence permit is issued for a term of up to one year (typically six months).
Renewal
Permit can be extended for another 5 years, after which it can be converted into a permanent residence permit, provided that the employment continues throughout this period.
Residency for dependents
If you hold a Georgian residence permit your family members also can apply for a residence permits for family reunification.
The following are considered family members:
- Spouse
- Son or daughter (minor and adult)
- Parent
- Minor, supported or incapable person under guardianship/custody of or fully dependent on the main applicant
A residence permit for family reunification is issued if documents are presented showing the kinship (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate) and availability of financial means (income or savings) to support the family members.
A residence permit for family reunification is normally issued for a term of up to one year, and can be extended for another 5 years (6 years in total), after which it can be converted into a permanent residence permit.