Georgia · long-stay visa routes and official sources
5 routes tracked · last reviewed · every route links to its official government source
Long-term visa difficulty for Georgia: Easier (34/100, lower is easier). Most practical route: Individual entrepreneur / temporary residence.
Common questions
What is the most practical long-term visa route to Georgia?
Based on our July 2026 review, the most practical route is usually: Individual entrepreneur / temporary residence. Overall difficulty is rated "Easier" (34/100, lower is easier).
Can I move to Georgia without a local job offer?
Yes — 2 of the 5 tracked routes do not require a local employer: Student residence; D3 immigration visa for study / residence permit for study. Each has its own income, funds, or admission requirements.
Friendly to remote earners; good for landing first and planning later.
Typical timeline / duration: 2-8 weeks
Carry out qualifying entrepreneurial activity in Georgia and provide proof of the business activity or registration used as the residence basis.
Register as a labour immigrant and obtain the current right-to-work authorisation where the selected activity requires it under Georgian law.
Provide a passport, proof of lawful stay, the approved application, a colour photograph, and the applicable service-fee receipt.
Show income from the Georgian entrepreneurial activity of at least five times the minimum subsistence level for an average consumer, or qualifying funds in a personal bank account.
Provide evidence that the enterprise's annual turnover is at least GEL 50,000 per applicant, or GEL 35,000 for an educational or medical institution.
For people with local employment or business activity.
Typical timeline / duration: 1-3 months
Have Georgian employment or another qualifying labour activity and provide a labour contract or equivalent employment document.
Register as a labour immigrant and obtain the current right-to-work authorisation where required.
Provide a passport, proof of lawful stay, the approved application, a colour photograph, and the applicable service-fee receipt.
Show monthly income or remuneration from the Georgian activity of at least five times the minimum subsistence level for an average consumer, or qualifying funds in a personal bank account.
Provide evidence that the employer's annual turnover is at least GEL 50,000 per applicant, or GEL 35,000 for an educational or medical institution.
Electronic visa application form; passport/travel document; consular fee receipt; ICAO photo; admission letter from Georgian university; Ministry of Education acceptance/accreditation orders may be required.
A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
Typical timeline / duration: Visa/residence duration depends on course and permit; D visa can cover long stay entry.
Electronic visa application form; passport/travel document; consular fee receipt; ICAO photo; admission letter from Georgian university; Ministry of Education acceptance/accreditation orders may be required.
Visa rules change frequently. Figures and requirements above were reviewed on the dates shown; always confirm against the linked official source before applying.