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Yes. Georgian law issues a family reunification residence permit to family members of a foreigner who holds a Georgian residence permit, first for 6 months to 1 year. The agency asks for proof of kinship and legal income; bank money of at least twice the subsistence minimum per month can count. Standard review: 30 calendar days, GEL 300.
Key facts
| What | The law says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Family members of a foreigner holding a Georgian residence permit | Law on the Legal Status of Aliens, art. 15(c) |
| First permit | 6 months to 1 year | Law on the Legal Status of Aliens, art. 16(1)(a) |
| Extensions | On the same conditions, up to a limit of 12 years | Law on the Legal Status of Aliens, art. 16(3) |
| Income | PSDA guidance: legal income of the applicant or a relative with residence rights; bank money of at least twice the subsistence minimum per month over the permit term can count | PSDA questions and answers, family reunion documents |
| Time and fee | PSDA guidance: 30 calendar days, GEL 300; GEL 450 for 20 days; GEL 600 for 10 days | PSDA questions and answers, family reunion term and fee |
| Investors and property owners | Their permits cover the spouse, children and, for investors, fully dependent persons directly | Law on the Legal Status of Aliens, arts. 15(h), 15(j) |
Who can come
The law issues a residence permit for family reunification to family members of a foreigner who holds a residence permit (art. 15(c)). It is first issued for 6 months to 1 year (art. 16(1)(a)) and can be extended on the same conditions, up to a limit of 12 years (art. 16(3)).
Some permits cover family members themselves. The investment residence permit is issued to the investor and family members (spouse, minor child, fully dependent persons), and the short-term residence permit for property owners also goes to the spouse and children (arts. 15(h), 15(j)).
Documents the agency asks for
- A copy of the travel document and proof of lawful stay in Georgia.
- A document proving kinship.
- Proof of legal income earned in Georgia by the applicant and/or by a Georgian citizen or relative with the right of residence in Georgia. Money in the applicant’s personal bank account counts if, over the permit’s term, the monthly amount is at least twice the subsistence minimum for an average consumer in Georgia.
- A 3×4 cm photo.
Related questions
- Like other first permits, the family member must be staying in Georgia when applying online (PSDA questions and answers).
Sources
- Law of Georgia on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, No 2045-IIს, arts. 15(c), 15(h), 15(j), 16 (consolidated English text with amendments up to 25 June 2026, Matsne) checked 2026-10-25
- Public Service Development Agency (PSDA), Residence permit: questions and answers checked 2026-10-25
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