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Permanent Residence Permit
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Georgia's settlement permit, generally available after holding temporary residence permits for around ten years, or sooner for certain family members of Georgian citizens.
- 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
- Permanent status, subject to conditions on continued residence - confirm current rules on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
The permanent residence permit is Georgia's settlement status. It is generally available to foreign nationals who have lawfully held temporary residence permits for around ten years, and on shorter timelines for certain family members of Georgian citizens, such as spouses, minor children and parents of minor Georgian citizens. Note that Georgia generally does not permit dual citizenship, and naturalisation is a separate process that typically follows about ten years of residence.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant has lawfully held temporary residence permits in Georgia for around ten years, or qualifies on a shorter family-based timeline.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ✓Continuity of lawful residence is evidenced to the Agency.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
- !Insufficient or broken lawful residence below the required period.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- !Reliance on time that does not count as qualifying residence.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) ↗
- ·Evidence of the qualifying period of lawful temporary residence.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ·Family-relationship documents where applying on a family basis.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 whether you meet the roughly ten-year residence period or a shorter family-based route for permanent residence.
Build the evidence pack
Compile proof of continuous lawful residence or qualifying family ties, passport and photograph.
Submit through the official channel
File the application with the Public Service Development Agency and pay the state fee.
After approval
Maintain the conditions on continued residence and, if you wish to naturalise, follow the separate citizenship process noting Georgia's dual-citizenship restrictions.
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 guidanceApplicantUse official Permanent Residence Permit route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Permanent Residence Permit.
Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long until I qualify for permanent residence?+
Permanent residence is generally available after around ten years on temporary permits, with shorter timelines for certain family members of Georgian citizens. Confirm the current rule on the official SDA page.
Can I keep my current citizenship if I naturalise later?+
Georgia generally does not allow dual citizenship, so naturalisation can require renouncing another nationality, and it is a separate process from permanent residence. Confirm the rules on the official SDA page.
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