If you plan to immigrate to Georgia from Canada for tourism, business, or studying and your stay does not exceed 365 days, you do not need a visa. However, for immigrating to Georgia on long-term, you need to apply for the appropriate visa type. Our team specializes in matters related to Georgian immigration and can help you apply for a visa. We can also assist you in obtaining permanent residency or citizenship.
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| Visa-free travel | For up to 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 | Short-term visas are available for 30 calendar days. |
| Duration for long-term visas | Up to 1 year for D5 visa; Up to 5 years for other visas (your stay cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period). |
| Time frame for obtaining visa | Depends on the visas, generally between 10 and 30 calendar days |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months beyond the departure date |
| Residence permit in Georgia | Our immigration specialists can help you obtain the residence permit from the Public Service Hall. |
| Types of residence permits in Georgia | Depends on the purpose of your travel (work, study, investment, family reunification, etc.) |
| Investment residence permit criteria | Minimum USD 300,000 invested in a Georgian company or min. USD 300,000 in a Georgian property (excluding agricultural land) |
| Permanent residency | You can obtain permanent residency after living in Georgia for 10 years. |
| Dual citizenship in Georgia | Possible in certain special cases |
| Canadian Embassy in Georgia (YES/NO) | No, the Canadian Embassy in Turkey handles matters concerning Georgia. However, there is a Canadian consulate in Tbilisi. |
| Why immigrate to Georgia from Canada | – affordable cost of living, – business opportunities, – residency by investment program, – tax benefits for residents, – employment opportunities, etc. |
| Assistance from our Georgian immigration specialists | We can help you immigrate from Canada to Georgia by providing assistance with the paperwork and legal requirements. We also assist individuals looking to obtain citizenship in Georgia. |
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To immigrate to Georgia from Canada and legally reside in the country for more than 365 days, you need to apply for a visa based on your circumstances. The first step is completing the application form and presenting it at your nearest Georgian embassy or consulate. The form must be in both English and Georgian.
You will also be required to submit additional documents. Our Georgian immigration specialists list some of these documents:
You may be scheduled for an interview with a visa officer to discuss your application further. The examination for your visa application can take up to 30 calendar days.
You must apply for a residence permit in Georgia after arriving in the country. The type of residence permit depends on the reason why you are immigrating to Georgia from Canada. To apply for a residence permit, you must submit an application to any office of the Public Service Development Agency or a Community Centre in Georgia.
There are multiple types of residence permits, such as:
Applying for residence permits requires specific documents. The permit allows you to legally enter, stay, and transit through Georgia. Some permits allow you to bring your spouse, children, and dependents into the country as well. Our Georgian immigration specialists can offer more details about these permits.
Those interested in immigrating to Georgia from Canada can learn more about the recent immigration trends in the country by looking at these statistics:
For more details about the procedure of moving to Georgia from Canada please contact our team of immigration specialists.
