Georgia · Spouse visas
Georgia Spouse of a citizen
First stay: 1 yr
Residence permit for the spouse of a citizen of Georgia (Law Art. 15(g1))
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Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Georgia. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- GEL 500 ≈ $190
- Processing
- Up to 90 days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Government feesGEL 500 ≈ $190
- GEL 500 (≈ $190)Service fee for the spouse residence permit, decision within 90 calendar days.
RenewalRenewable
Issued for 1 year and extended for 2 years each time, up to 5 years in total.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
A spouse of a Georgian citizen who has lived in Georgia for 5 years on this permit receives a permanent residence permit if the marriage is maintained.
ProcessingUp to 90 days
The Public Service Development Agency lists only a 90-calendar-day service for the spouse permit (fee GEL 500 (≈ $190)); it has no 30, 20 or 10-day options.
Where to applyInside the country
Apply to the Public Service Development Agency in person, through a representative or electronically, ideally 40 days before your current stay ends.
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Applicant is the foreign spouse of a citizen of Georgia.
What you must show3
- Legal income earned in Georgia by the applicant or the citizen spouse, or funds in the applicant's bank account, of at least twice the monthly subsistence minimum for an average consumer, for the permit term.
- Where the Georgian spouse is of retirement age or receives social assistance, a document showing receipt of the state pension or social assistance replaces the income proof.
- The service fee is GEL 500 (≈ $190) for a decision within 90 calendar days.
Documents2
- Approved application form, copy of travel document and proof of lawful stay in Georgia.
- Document evidencing the marriage (kinship), a 3x4 cm colour photo in electronic form and proof of fee payment.
Steps3
- An Interagency Commission (Interior Ministry, State Security Service, Agency) may interview the spouses separately and jointly and inspect their home.
- Refusing to appear before the Commission or to allow an inspection is a ground for refusing the permit.
- Where the Commission suspects a sham marriage the case goes to the investigative body and the application review is suspended.
After you arrive1
- After 5 years on this permit, with the marriage maintained, a permanent residence permit is issued.
What happens at day 183
How Georgia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in any continuous 12-calendar-month period ending in the tax yearResident for the tax year; time abroad for treatment, leisure, business trip or education counts as time in Georgia; transit and treatment or leisure stays by listed persons do not.
- Foreign-source income
Territorial
Georgian-source income of residents and non-residents; foreign-source income and gains of residents are exempt (Art. 82(1)(u)).
All tax rules for Georgia Tax records checked
Full official text
Residence permit for the foreign spouse of a Georgian citizen, issued before a permanent residence permit; it leads to a permanent permit after 5 years of residence on this permit with the marriage maintained. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of GEL 500 (≈ $190) · Service fee for the spouse residence permit, decision within 90 calendar days. 2
Requirements
- Applicant is the foreign spouse of a citizen of Georgia. 1
- Legal income earned in Georgia by the applicant or the citizen spouse, or funds in the applicant's bank account, of at least twice the monthly subsistence minimum for an average consumer, for the permit term. 2 3
- Where the Georgian spouse is of retirement age or receives social assistance, a document showing receipt of the state pension or social assistance replaces the income proof. 2
- The service fee is GEL 500 (≈ $190) for a decision within 90 calendar days. 2
- Approved application form, copy of travel document and proof of lawful stay in Georgia. 2
- Document evidencing the marriage (kinship), a 3x4 cm colour photo in electronic form and proof of fee payment. 2
- An Interagency Commission (Interior Ministry, State Security Service, Agency) may interview the spouses separately and jointly and inspect their home. 1
- Refusing to appear before the Commission or to allow an inspection is a ground for refusing the permit. 1
- Where the Commission suspects a sham marriage the case goes to the investigative body and the application review is suspended. 1
- After 5 years on this permit, with the marriage maintained, a permanent residence permit is issued. 1 2
Stay
- Issued for 1 year and extended for 2 years each time, up to 5 years in total; a permanent residence permit follows if the marriage is maintained.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Official sources
- Law of Georgia on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons (current consolidated text) · Legislative Herald of Georgia · checked 2026-10-11
- Migration / Residence Permits · Public Service Development Agency of Georgia · checked 2026-10-11
- Procedures for Reviewing and Deciding the Granting of Georgian Residence Permits · Legislative Herald of Georgia · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a resident | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Portugal | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a resident Spain | Needs income of €900+ a month ≈ $1,010 | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident Italy | Needs income of €11k+ a year ≈ $12k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
A fee of GEL 500 (≈ $190). Service fee for the spouse residence permit, decision within 90 calendar days.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
Issued for 1 year and extended for 2 years each time, up to 5 years in total; a permanent residence permit follows if the marriage is maintained.
How long does the Spouse of a citizen take to process?
The Public Service Development Agency lists only a 90-calendar-day service for the spouse permit (fee GEL 500 (≈ $190)); it has no 30, 20 or 10-day options.
Does the Spouse of a citizen lead to permanent residence in Georgia?
Time on the Spouse of a citizen counts toward permanent residence in Georgia, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.
How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Georgia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. The standard rules apply: Income of a resident natural person that is not Georgian-source is exempt from income tax; Georgian-source income is taxed at 20% unless a special regime applies.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Law of Georgia on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons (current consolidated text) · Legislative Herald of Georgia · checked 2026-10-11
- Migration / Residence Permits · Public Service Development Agency of Georgia · checked 2026-10-11
- Procedures for Reviewing and Deciding the Granting of Georgian Residence Permits · Legislative Herald of Georgia · checked 2026-10-11
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