Immigrate to Georgia from Australia

If you want to immigrate to Georgia from Australia you will need to obtain a residence permit that is according to the purpose of stay, be it for employment, doing business, or study. Different conditions apply according to the type of permit chosen and the applicant can make sure that he/she makes a proper submission by working with our local team. Australians who have a family member who is already residing in the country can choose to relocate to Georgia from Australia based on a family reunification permit. Our Georgian immigration team can help you apply for a residence permit that suits your needs, and guide you throughout the submission process so that the relocation can be a straightforward one.

Quick Facts
Visa-free travel	1 year
Types of available visas in Georgia	– diplomatic (A), – special (B), – ordinary (C), – immigration (D), – transit (T)
Categories for immigration visa	– work visa (D1), – professional visa (D2), – study visa (D3), – family visa (D4), – property visa (D5)
Duration for short-term visas	30 calendar days
Duration for long-term visas	Valid for up to 5 years, but you can only stay in Georgia for maximum 90 days within any period of 180 consecutive days; 1 year for the D5 visa
Time frame for obtaining visa	10-30 calendar days
Passport validity	At least 6 months beyond your intended date of departure
Residence permit in Georgia	Must be obtained once you arrive in Georgia from the Public Service Hall.
Types of residence permits in Georgia	– work residence permit, – study residence permit, – residence permit for family reunification, – investment residence permit, etc.
Investment residence permit criteria	Invest at least USD 300,000 in a Georgian company or buy a property (excluding agricultural land) evaluated at over USD 300,000.
Permanent residency	Granted after living 10 years in Georgia.
Dual citizenship in Georgia	Only granted in special circumstances
Australian Embassy in Georgia (YES/NO)	NO, the Australian Embassy in Turkey handles matters concerning Georgia.
Why immigrate to Georgia from Austrialia	– residency by investment program, – lower cost of living, – investment opportunities, – cultural experience, etc.
Assistance from our Georgian immigration specialists	Our team can help you immigrate from Australia to Georgia by preparing the documentation, and applying for your visa. We also assist in obtaining citizenship.

Types of residence permits in Georgia

You can apply for a residence permit in Georgia for the following purposes:

• work: for those who have agreed to employment with a Georgian company; the Australian who will work in Georgia will be registered with the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia
• investment: issued to Australian investors who are able to make a real estate investment/an investment in a Georgian company of a certain amount;
• study: for Australians who have been accepted by a Georgian educational institution; the accompanying documents will include the acceptance letter, among others;
• family reunification: for an Australian national who has a family member who is already residing lawfully in Georgia.

All applications are submitted with a full set of documents and are subject to an application fee.

If you are an Australian investor interested in relocating to Georgia from Australia for investment purposes, our team presents several key conditions below:

• the investment amount should be at least USD 300,000 (equivalent in GEL) – several forms of investments are permitted, except those in agricultural land; those who make an investment of this amount can be awarded a lifelong residence permit;
• when the investment will be in a company, its turnover in the first year needs to be no less than USD 50,000;
• for an Australian who has invested in a Georgian business, the company’s minimum turnover during the second year needs to be of at least UST 100,000 and no less than USD 120,000 for the third year.

If you want to move to Georgia from Australia to start a company, our team will give you more details on the conditions for doing business.

Living in Georgia

An important step for those who immigrate to Georgia from Australia can be to apply for a permanent residence permit. This is a natural step, given their decision to remain in the country permanently.

Australians who have been lawfully living in Georgia with a temporary residence permit for 10 years can apply for a permanent residence permit via a special submission to the Public Service Development Agency.

If you are already living in the country and wish to know more about how you can apply for citizenship in Georgia by naturalization, our team will answer your questions.

Move to Georgia from Australia with our help

Moving to a new country involves several mandatory steps, as well as a thorough understanding of the local laws for entry and lawful stay. By working with our local immigration agents in Georgia, you can make sure that your submission for a temporary residence permit includes all the mandatory documents.

Our team is ready to answer your specific questions and to provide you with the essential steps that will apply in your case, along with an expected timeline for your submission. We will help you gather the mandatory documents and properly fill in the application form.

Contact our Georgian immigration specialists today for more details about residence permits, investment residence permits, or other matters of interest for Australian citizens who wish to relocate to the country.