Student residence permit in Georgia
After your D3 visa (or a visa-free entry) you apply for a study residence permit at the Public Service Hall. Who needs it, when to file and what it costs.
Who applies
Students with a D3 visa
Students who entered with the D3 study visa apply for the residence permit before the visa ends. Without the D3 (or a visa-free right to stay) you cannot apply.
Visa-exempt students
Citizens of visa-exempt countries may stay up to one year without a visa and apply for a study residence permit in Georgia.
When and where
File in time
Ilia State University advises applying at least 40 calendar days before your legal stay ends; Caucasus University says within your first 3 months.
At the Public Service Hall
You apply in person at the Public Service Hall; the photo is taken and the form filled in there.
Validity
The first study residence permit can be valid for up to one year and can then be extended.
Documents
As listed by Caucasus University:
- Passport copy, translated into Georgian and notarized
- The university's admission letter
- Proof of funds in a Georgian bank (Caucasus University: at least 3,800 GEL)
- A photo, taken at the Public Service Hall
- The application form, filled in at the Public Service Hall
Fees and decision time
As published by Caucasus University:
Quick answers
Where do students apply for a residence permit in Georgia?
At the Public Service Hall, in person.
When should I apply?
At least 40 days before your visa or permitted stay ends.
How much does the residence permit cost?
300 GEL for a decision in one month, 450 GEL in 20 days or 600 GEL in 10 days (Caucasus University).
Can you help with the residence permit?
Yes – we prepare the file and go with you to the Public Service Hall.
Sources
- Visa, insurance and residence permit for international students – Caucasus University
- Information for international students: visa and residence permit – Ilia State University
- Visa information – Embassy of Georgia to Jordan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
- Residence permits – Public Service Hall of Georgia
- Georgia's immigration rules are changing in 2026 (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons) – ExpatHub.GE
Checked 5 November 2026. Rules and fees can change – we confirm them for your case before you apply.
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