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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.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyPermanent status, subject to conditions on continued residence - confirm current rules on the official page.
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
Reviewed Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗

In short

As of 10 July 2026, the Permanent Residence Permit for Georgia is an unsponsored Georgia immigration route. Sources: official Georgia government pages, reviewed 10 July 2026.

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What is the Permanent Residence Permit in Georgia?

Permanent Residence Permit is an unsponsored Georgia route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - a state fee applies; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - standard and expedited options are published by the Agency; confirm current processing on the official portal; typical duration is Permanent status, subject to conditions on continued residence - confirm current rules on the official page. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) on 1 June 2026.

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

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm whether you meet the roughly ten-year residence period or a shorter family-based route for permanent residence.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Compile proof of continuous lawful residence or qualifying family ties, passport and photograph.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    File the application with the Public Service Development Agency and pay the state fee.

  4. 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.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Permanent Residence Permit, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use 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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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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