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Family Reunification Residence Permit
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A residence permit for family members of a Georgian residence-permit holder or, in some cases, a Georgian citizen.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - standard and expedited options are published by the Agency; confirm current processing on the official portal.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - a state fee applies; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Generally aligned to the sponsor's permit and renewable - confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
The family reunification residence permit lets family members of a foreign national who holds a Georgian residence permit, and in some cases family members of Georgian citizens, live in Georgia. The sponsoring relationship and means of support are evidenced to the Public Service Development Agency. It is a settlement-capable route, with lawful time held counting toward later permanent-residence eligibility.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓A qualifying family relationship with a sponsor who holds a Georgian residence permit or, where eligible, with a Georgian citizen.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ✓The relationship is evidenced to the Agency, for example by marriage or birth certificates.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ✓Means of support and accommodation are demonstrated where required.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ✓The applicant holds a valid passport and is not subject to grounds for refusal.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
Common blockers
- !No qualifying family relationship or a sponsor without an eligible status.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- !Inability to evidence the relationship or means of support.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- !Grounds for refusal under Georgian migration law.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport and recent photograph.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ·Proof of the family relationship, such as marriage or birth certificates.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ·Proof of the sponsor's status and of means of support.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ·Proof of payment of the applicable state fee.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the sponsoring family member's status and your qualifying relationship for family reunification.
Build the evidence pack
Gather relationship documents, the sponsor's status proof, evidence of support, passport and photograph.
Submit through the official channel
File the application with the Public Service Development Agency and pay the state fee.
After approval
Renew alongside the sponsor's permit and track eligibility for permanent residence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Family Reunification Residence Permit route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Family Reunification Residence Permit.
Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who counts as family?+
Eligible relationships typically include spouses and dependent children, with conditions set by the Agency. Confirm who qualifies on the official SDA page.
Can family members work?+
Work rights for family-permit holders may require separate authorisation. Confirm what is permitted on the official SDA page.
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