Before you arrive, you must secure your long-term student visa from a Georgian diplomatic mission or apply once already in the country.
Visa Type
Multiple Entry
Valid for 90 days initially
Processing Time
Up to 30 days
From date of submission
Issued By
MFA of Georgia
Diplomatic missions & consulates
Visa Application
An electronically filled and signed application form.
Valid Passport
Your current travel document or passport.
Application Fee
Receipt confirming payment of the consular fee.
Photograph
One recent passport-style photo meeting ICAO standards.
Proof of Enrollment
An acceptance letter or official document (e.g., student card, university letter) confirming your participation in an educational program, exchange, research, or language course at an authorized institution.
Proof of Funds
Documents showing you have sufficient financial resources to cover your travel and living expenses during your stay.
Proof of Accommodation
Evidence of where you will be living in Georgia (e.g., lease agreement, dormitory confirmation).
Health Insurance
Valid medical insurance covering your time in Georgia.
Penalty ClearanceIf applicable
A receipt proving payment of any previous fines for overstaying or being in Georgia without legitimate grounds.
Power of AttorneyIf applicable
A document proving representative powers if someone else is submitting the application on your behalf.
If you are already legally residing in Georgia and meet the study visa requirements, you do not need to leave the country to apply. You can submit your D3 visa application directly to the Public Service Hall (House of Justice) or the State Services Development Agency.
Important Deadline: You must apply no later than 45 days before your current legal stay expires. Note: "Legal stay" does not include any granted postponements of your departure obligation.
Researchers at authorized institutions and students in international programs can extend their D3 visa, provided their grounds for extension allow for a stay longer than three months.
If a visa is denied, not extended, or terminated, the decision can be formally appealed under Georgian legislation.
Once in Georgia on your D3 Visa, your next mandatory step is applying for a Residence Permit — this officially legalizes your long-term stay.
Validity
6 months – 1 year
Renewable annually
Processing
10, 20 or 30 days
Fee varies by speed
Where to Apply
Public Service Hall
Or online via SSDA
You must submit your residence permit application no later than 40 calendar days before your current D3 Visa expires. If you miss this window, your application will be automatically rejected.
Application Form
A completed electronic application.
Valid Passport
A copy of your travel document/passport, along with a notarized Georgian translation.
Proof of Legal Stay
A copy of your D3 Visa and your border entry stamp.
University Certificate
An official document from your authorized Georgian educational institution confirming your enrollment and the expected duration of your studies.
Proof of Financial Solvency
A bank statement proving sufficient funds. Georgian law requires at least double the minimum subsistence level per month for the permit duration — typically around 6,000 GEL. Your university will provide the exact figure.
Photograph
One 3×4 color photo (electronic/ICAO standard).
Application Fee
Receipt confirming payment of the government processing fee.
Once your residence permit is approved, you must return to the Public Service Hall within 30 days to request your physical Residence Card (Binadroba) and register your official Georgian address.
Failing to collect your Residence Card within 6 months of approval will result in the cancellation of your entire permit.