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Georgian Residence Permit via Employment (Work Residence Permit)

A work residence permit for employees of Georgian companies: work permit, employer documents, filing and accompaniment.

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500 GEL
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Prices

As published by Legal Georgia

Work residence permit

  • 500 GEL
  • + state fee by processing time:
  • Decision on day 30300 GEL
  • Decision on day 20450 GEL
  • Decision on day 10600 GEL

Legal Georgia's prices. State fees are paid separately unless the price says otherwise.

What the price includes

  • Translation of documents into Georgian
  • Notarisation
  • Preparing and filing the documents
  • Accompaniment at the House of Justice
  • Filling in the residence permit application

Requirements

  • Passport and a Georgian phone number
  • An employment contract with a Georgian company signed by both parties
  • Permission to carry out labour activities (work permit)
  • Company turnover of 50,000 GEL or more per year for each foreign employee (lower for educational and medical institutions)
  • An official salary no lower than the threshold set on the filing date
Official (state) fees

Residence permit: work, study, family reunification, former citizen, short-term, investment

Residence permit: work, study, family reunification, former citizen, short-term, investment
TermAmount
30th calendar dayGEL 300
20th calendar dayGEL 450
10th calendar dayGEL 600

Paid to the authority. Verified on the official website on 17 October 2026.

Legal Georgia's professional fee

Confirmed after the initial assessment, before any work starts. It is never included in the state fee.

Third-party costs

Translation, notarisation, apostille, valuation or bank charges, where they apply, are listed separately.

The state fee for a residence permit depends on the processing time: 300 GEL — decision on day 30, 450 GEL — on day 20, 600 GEL — on day 10.

What it is

If you work under an employment contract for a Georgian company, you can obtain a work residence permit. Since 1 March 2026 you first need a work permit for this. We obtain the work permit, collect the documents from your employer and file the residence permit application together with you.

A work residence permit is issued to a foreigner who works in Georgia as an employee or is self-employed and has obtained the right to work. The employer must carry out real activity, and the working conditions must meet the requirements set by the government.

If you work as the director of your own company (LLC), this option may also fit — we will check the conditions for your case.

Who this is for

  • Employees of Georgian companies with an employment contract.
  • Foreign directors of their own LLCs in Georgia.
  • Employers arranging residence permits for their foreign staff.

Conditions for a work residence permit

The agency checks both the employee and the employer. The employment contract must comply with Georgian law and be signed by both parties. The company must have sufficient turnover — as a rule, 50,000 GEL or more per year for each foreign employee — and the salary must meet the set minimum. The exact thresholds change, so we check them on the filing date.

The work permit is the first step

Since 1 March 2026 a work residence permit is issued only to people who hold the right to work. The work permit is obtained first, and only after it is approved is the residence permit application filed. We guide you through both stages.

Documents from the employer

Some documents are prepared by the company's accountant: turnover details, tax reports and proof of salary payments. We give the employer a clear list and, if needed, contact the accountant directly.

What a Georgian residence permit gives you

  • Living in Georgia without visa runs or leaving every 365 days.
  • A foreigner's identity card (binadroba) — the resident ID card.
  • An electronic signature and access to public services on my.gov.ge.
  • The option to bring your family on the family-reunification ground.
  • Applying for visas at embassies in Georgia as a resident.
  • A path to permanent residence and citizenship in the future.

What to do after the permit is approved

After approval you need to obtain the resident ID card (binadroba) and register at a residential address — that is, temporary address registration (propiska) in Georgia. If you do not own a home, the owner's consent is required. We help with both the registration and the card.

Extending the residence permit

To extend the permit, you must again meet the conditions of your ground or apply on a different ground — for example, switch from an IE to real estate or employment. It is best to apply early, no later than 40 days before your lawful stay ends. Extension is possible remotely, by power of attorney.

Why apply with Legal Georgia

  • We choose the ground that gives you the best chance of approval.
  • We translate and notarise your documents — no running around notaries.
  • We meet you at the House of Justice with a ready file and fill in the application.
  • We track the status and tell you if the agency requests documents.
  • We work in Tbilisi, Batumi and Rustavi.

How we help

  • We check the employment contract and the company's figures.
  • We obtain the work permit.
  • We prepare a list of documents for the employer's accountant.
  • We translate and notarise the documents and file the application.
  • We track the status and help with the ID card.

How it works

  1. 1

    Checking the conditions

    We check the contract, salary and the company's figures.

  2. 2

    Work permit

    We obtain the work permit if you do not have one yet.

  3. 3

    Preparing documents

    We translate, notarise and assemble the full file.

  4. 4

    Filing at the House of Justice

    We meet you with the documents ready and fill in the application.

  5. 5

    Review

    We track the status: the decision comes on day 30, 20 or 10 depending on the fee.

  6. 6

    ID card

    After approval we help with address registration and the resident ID card.

Details and documents

Documents

To apply you will need:

  • Passport and a Georgian phone number.
  • The employment contract.
  • Permission to carry out labour activities.
  • Documents from the employer's accountant — we will send the list.
Important to know
  • Residence permits are decided by the Public Service Development Agency. No one can guarantee approval — we reduce the risk of refusal due to document errors.
  • The application must be filed before your lawful stay in Georgia ends — for most grounds no later than 40 days before.
  • Requirements change; we check the rules in force on the date you apply.
What to prepare for a consultation
  • The company name and your start date.
  • Your official salary.
  • Whether you have a work permit.
Official sources

Questions

Do I need a work permit for a work residence permit?

Yes. Since 1 March 2026 the work permit is obtained first, then the residence permit.

What turnover must the company have?

As a rule, 50,000 GEL or more per year for each foreign employee. The threshold is lower for educational and medical institutions.

How much does a work residence permit cost?

Our service is 500 GEL. State fee: 300, 450 or 600 GEL depending on the processing time.

This page gives general information, not legal advice. Rules depend on your situation and can change. We confirm the current requirements for your case before you act.

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