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Permanent Residence — Ten Years Temporary Residence

GeorgiaLong-term residence

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What exact status does accumulated residence lead to?

A permanent residence permit with the right of permanent living.

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What qualifying residence period is required and when does the period begin?

The last 10 years of residence in Georgia on a temporary residence permit.

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Which types of residence count fully, partially or not at all where the official rules specify this?

Residence on temporary residence permits counts, except time spent in Georgia for study or medical treatment and time employed at diplomatic or equivalent missions.

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What absence/continuity rules affect accumulation of the qualifying residence period?

Answer not available

What other major conditions apply, how is the status obtained, and what renewal, document-validity, retention or loss rules matter?

Applications are made to the Agency with proof of 10 years on temporary permits (copies of temporary residence cards) and proof of legal income (bank funds count if not less than the state pension). Processing takes 30 days (GEL 500) or 20 days (GEL 650). The official source does not state card validity, retention or loss rules for the permanent status.

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Limits of the record
  • No rule found on card validity, retention or loss of the permanent status.

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