Work Visa for Georgia (D1)
The D1 work visa for Georgia: the work permit you need first, the documents for employees and entrepreneurs, and the application through geoconsul and your embassy.
Who this visa is for
The D1 is the immigration visa for work in Georgia: for foreigners who hold the Right to Labour Activity and for those coming to run a business under the Law on Entrepreneurs. Since 1 March 2026 most foreigners need that right (work permit) before they start working.
Documents for your file
- Passport and a photo
- Accommodation letter and a flight reservation
- Notarised employment contract or a public registry extract
- Tax or income documents
- Public registry certificate if the employer is registered in Georgia
- CV and proof of qualifications
- The unique code of your work permit
- Travel insurance and a 6-month bank reference
- The fee receipt and two signed application forms
Embassies can ask for more; documents usually need a translation. We give you the exact list for your country.
How to apply
Prepare your file
Collect the documents for this category; we review every page before it goes in.
Apply online and book
Fill in the application on geoconsul.gov.ge, pay the fee, upload the documents and book an appointment at the Georgian embassy or consulate for your country.
Attend in person
Bring the originals to the appointment – documents sent by post or email are not accepted.
Arrive and settle
Enter Georgia with the visa and apply for your residence permit at the Public Service Hall before your permitted stay ends.
Good to know
Since 1 March 2026 most foreign nationals need the Right to Labour Activity before employment, self-employment or business activity in Georgia.
Working only for a non-resident employer outside Georgia falls under the C5 rules instead.
Quick answers
Who is the Work Visa (D1) for?
The D1 is the immigration visa for work in Georgia: for foreigners who hold the Right to Labour Activity and for those coming to run a business under the Law on Entrepreneurs. Since 1 March 2026 most foreigners need that right (work permit) before they start working.
How long is the D1 visa valid?
90 days, multiple entries.
Where do I apply for the D1?
Online on geoconsul.gov.ge, then in person at the Georgian embassy or consulate responsible for your country; immigration visas usually take up to 30 calendar days.
Can you prepare my D1 application?
Yes. Open your account, choose Visa and tell us your citizenship – our team checks every document and follows the application with you.
Other Georgian visa types
Official sources
- Visa information – Embassy of Georgia to Jordan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
- Ordinance on issuing, extending and terminating Georgian visas – Legislative Herald of Georgia (matsne.gov.ge)
- Immigration (D) visa for Georgia: D1–D6 – Relocation.ge
Checked 3 November 2026. Georgia changed its visa rules several times in 2026, so we confirm the current requirements for your passport before you apply.
Ready to apply?
Start your visa application in your account – we check your documents and stay with you until the visa is in your passport.