Georgia · Skilled Worker Visa

Work Residence Permit

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology

5.8/10 diff

Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income

—

Processing

10+ days

Path to PR

Yes

Job offer

Required

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At a Glance

Visa Duration

12 months

Processing Time

10+ days

Min Income

—

Path to PR

Yes

Difficulty

5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age Range	18–99
Job Offer Required	Yes
Sponsorship Required	Yes
Health Insurance Required	Yes

Application Timeline

Document Preparation & Work Permit Application

15–30 days

Prepare all documents, secure employment contract, apply for Special Labor Activity permit at Ministry of Labor (required from March 2026)

Blocker: Must have valid employment contract and employer compliance with turnover requirements

Work Permit Processing

30–30 days

Ministry of Labor reviews Special Labor Activity permit application

Blocker: Labor market test may apply for some positions

Residence Permit Application

10–10 days

After receiving work permit, apply for residence permit within 10 days if in Georgia, or D1 visa if abroad

Blocker: Must have approved work permit first

Residence Permit Processing

30–30 days

SDA processes residence permit application

ID Card and Registration

10–30 days

Collect residence card and complete address registration within 30 days

Blocker: Must apply for ID card within 6 months or permit is cancelled

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	Yes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Tbilisi

Single (monthly)€1,099

Family (monthly)€2,198

Rent 1BR (center)€549

Groceries€300

Transport pass€40

Batumi

Single (monthly)€799

Family (monthly)€1,598

Rent 1BR (center)€400

Groceries€250

Transport pass€30

Kutaisi

Single (monthly)€599

Family (monthly)€1,199

Rent 1BR (center)€300

Groceries€200

Transport pass€20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Work Residence Permit?

The Work Residence Permit is an immigration pathway offered by Georgia. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Work Residence Permit lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Georgia?

Yes. Georgia offers 2 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Georgia country page.

What is the cost of living in Georgia?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Tbilisi: €1,099/mo; Batumi: €799/mo; Kutaisi: €599/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

matsne.gov.ge

Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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