Georgia · Spouse visas
Georgia Spouse of a resident
First stay: 1 yr
Residence permit for family reunification (spouse of a residence permit holder)
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Key facts
Spouse of a resident is a spouse visas route for Georgia. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- GEL 300 ≈ $120
- Processing
- Up to 30 days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee GEL 300 ≈ $120; decision: up to 30 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesGEL 300 ≈ $120
- GEL 300 (≈ $120)Service fee, decision within 30 calendar days; GEL 450 (≈ $170) for 20 days, GEL 600 (≈ $230) for 10 days.
RenewalRenewable
Initially issued for 6 months to 1 year and can be extended up to 12 years in total.
Permanent residenceAfter 10 years of residence
A permanent residence permit can be issued after 10 years of residence in Georgia on temporary residence permits; time spent on study or medical treatment and employment at diplomatic missions does not count.
ProcessingUp to 30 days
The Public Service Development Agency reviews residence permit applications within 30 days after receiving all documents.
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 spouse of a foreigner who holds a Georgian residence permit.
What you must show2
- Legal income earned in Georgia by the applicant, the sponsor or a relative with residence rights, or funds in the applicant's bank account, of at least twice the monthly subsistence minimum for the permit term.
- The service fee is GEL 300 (≈ $120) (30 days), GEL 450 (≈ $170) (20 days) or GEL 600 (≈ $230) (10 days).
Documents2
- Approved application form, copy of travel document and copy of the document evidencing lawful stay (D4 immigration visa).
- Proof of kinship, a 3x4 cm colour photo in electronic form and proof of fee payment.
Steps1
- The Agency decides within 30 days of receiving all required documents.
What happens at day 183
How Georgia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 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 foreigner holding a Georgian residence permit, including a permanent living permit. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- Income · Legal income earned in Georgia, or a monthly bank balance, of at least twice the minimum subsistence level for an average consumer, for the term of the permit; no fixed GEL figure is published. 2 3
- A fee of GEL 300 (≈ $120) · Service fee, decision within 30 calendar days; GEL 450 (≈ $170) for 20 days, GEL 600 (≈ $230) for 10 days. 2
Requirements
- Applicant is the spouse of a foreigner who holds a Georgian residence permit. 1
- Legal income earned in Georgia by the applicant, the sponsor or a relative with residence rights, or funds in the applicant's bank account, of at least twice the monthly subsistence minimum for the permit term. 2 3
- The service fee is GEL 300 (≈ $120) (30 days), GEL 450 (≈ $170) (20 days) or GEL 600 (≈ $230) (10 days). 2
- Approved application form, copy of travel document and copy of the document evidencing lawful stay (D4 immigration visa). 2 3
- Proof of kinship, a 3x4 cm colour photo in electronic form and proof of fee payment. 2 3
- The Agency decides within 30 days of receiving all required documents. 1
Stay
- Initially issued for 6 months to 1 year.
- First stay: 6 to 12 months, decided case by case.
- 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 resident and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a resident | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen | – | 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 resident?
A fee of GEL 300 (≈ $120). Service fee, decision within 30 calendar days; GEL 450 (≈ $170) for 20 days, GEL 600 (≈ $230) for 10 days.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a resident?
Initially issued for 6 months to 1 year.
How long does the Spouse of a resident take to process?
The Public Service Development Agency reviews residence permit applications within 30 days after receiving all documents.
Does the Spouse of a resident lead to permanent residence in Georgia?
Time on the Spouse of a resident counts toward permanent residence in Georgia, which the rules allow after 10 years of residence.
How are Spouse of a resident holders taxed in Georgia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a resident. 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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