Residence & immigration
Georgian Residence Permit via Study (Student Residence
A study residence permit for university students and schoolchildren in Georgia: enrolment certificate, bank statement, document translation and filing.
Fees
Prices
As published by Legal Georgia
Study residence permit
- 350 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 the passport 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
- A certificate from the institution confirming enrolment and the study period
- A bank statement showing a balance on the student's or parent's account (in practice from 6,000 GEL)
- A birth certificate — if the student is under 18
Official (state) fees
Residence permit: work, study, family reunification, former citizen, short-term, investment
| Term | Amount |
|---|---|
| 30th calendar day | GEL 300 |
| 20th calendar day | GEL 450 |
| 10th calendar day | GEL 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
A study residence permit is available to foreigners studying at an accredited educational institution in Georgia — a university, college or school. It is a convenient ground for students and for families with school-age children. We translate the documents, tell you which certificate to get from the institution and file the application together with you.
A study residence permit is issued for the period of study at an educational institution authorised by the Ministry of Education of Georgia. This can be a higher education institution, a vocational college or a general school.
If the student is under 18, a parent submits the financial documents, and a birth certificate with a translation is also required.
Who this is for
- Students of Georgian universities and colleges.
- Schoolchildren and their parents.
- People enrolled in language or vocational programmes at accredited institutions.
Where you need to study to get a residence permit
The ground applies if the institution is authorised by the Ministry of Education of Georgia. These are public and private universities, colleges and schools. Short courses without authorisation are not a ground for a residence permit — check this before paying for tuition, or ask us.
Residence permits for schoolchildren and their parents
A child studying at a Georgian school can obtain a study residence permit. In this case a parent provides the financial documents. Parents of a minor child with a residence permit can in turn apply for a family reunification permit — so the whole family gets a legal ground to live in Georgia.
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 tell you which certificate to get from the institution.
- We translate the passport and birth certificate into Georgian.
- We prepare and file the application at the House of Justice.
- We track the status and help with address registration and the ID card.
How it works
- 1
Consultation
We review your situation and confirm that the ground fits.
- 2
Preparing documents
We translate, notarise and assemble the full file.
- 3
Filing at the House of Justice
We meet you with the documents ready and fill in the application.
- 4
Review
We track the status: the decision comes on day 30, 20 or 10 depending on the fee.
- 5
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.
- A certificate from the educational institution.
- A bank statement showing the account balance.
- A birth certificate with a translation — for minors.
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 name of the institution and the study period.
- The student's age.
- Whose bank account will be used.
Official sources
- Migration / Residence permits
Public Service Development Agency · Last verified 17 October 2026
- Law of Georgia on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons (consolidated)
Legislative Herald of Georgia (matsne.gov.ge) · Version checked: Consolidated publication of 25.06.2026 · Last verified 17 October 2026
Questions
How long is a study residence permit issued for?
For the study period stated in the institution's certificate, with the option to extend.
Does a language school qualify?
Only if the institution is authorised by the Ministry of Education of Georgia. We will check this before filing.
How much does the application cost?
Our service is 350 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.
Related
- Notary & documentsNotarised translations, powers of attorney and preparation of documents in different languages for Georgian procedures.
- Residence permit via family reunificationA residence permit for spouses, children and parents of Georgian residence permit holders: translation of kinship documents, bank statement, filing and accompaniment.
- Address registrationHelp with registration at a residential address after a residence permit, and clarity on how this differs from a business's legal address.
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