🇬🇪 Georgia · General Residence
Special Residence Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,816 |
| Minimum annual salary | €21,795 |
| Proof of savings | €261,536 |
| Minimum investment | €435,894 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €99 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 72 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://sda.gov.ge/en/products/migration-residence-permits/.
- Typical processing: ~10 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,816.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“A special residence permit is issued to an alien who is reasonably suspected to be a victim of, or affected by, the crime of trading in persons (human trafficking) ... to an alien in respect of whom a member of the Government of Georgia submits a written initiative on the issuance of a temporary Georgian residence permit, to persons referred to in Article 60 of this Law, and to a foreign citizen who has a status of compatriot living abroad.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.