International students planning to study abroad

Your visa route.

Choose your citizenship and see the visa route, documents and steps to your destination country.

Every visa type for Georgia

Every visa category for your destination, with a short note on who it is for. Open a card for the documents and steps; pick your citizenship in the search for your personal route further down.

Study Visa

D3

For adults studying or doing research at an authorised Georgian university or institution.

Long stay90 daysMultiple entries
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Work Visa

D1

For employees who hold the Right to Labour Activity and for entrepreneurs setting up in Georgia.

Long stay90 daysMultiple entries
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Business Visa

C3

Short business trips: meetings, conferences and academic, cultural or sports events.

Short stayUsually single entry
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Tourist Visa

C1

A holiday, or a first look at Georgia before you study, for a stay of up to 90 days.

Short stay (C1: 90 days)Usually single entry
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Remote Work Visa

C5

For remote workers paid only by a company abroad; approved by Parliament in April 2026.

Up to 5 yearsMultiple entries
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Visa for Minor Students

D6

Students under 18 since 1 September 2026, together with a parent and minor siblings.

Long stay1 year, renewableMultiple entries
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Mission, Freelance & Internship Visa

D2

Research projects, missions, internships, volunteering, freelance work and journalism.

Long stay90 daysMultiple entries
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Family Reunification Visa

D4

Joining a spouse, parent or child who lives in Georgia legally.

Long stay90 daysMultiple entries
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Property Owner Visa

D5

Owners of non-agricultural property worth over USD 150,000, with their spouse and children.

Long stay1 yearMultiple entries
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Visiting Family & Friends Visa

C2

Short visits to relatives or friends, for example a son or daughter studying here.

Short stayUsually single entry
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Medical, Humanitarian & Religious Visa

C4

Medical treatment, charity work, pilgrimages and visits to a grave.

Short stayUsually single entry
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Transit Visa

T

Passing through Georgia on your way to another country.

Short transitFor passing through
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Visa questions, answered simply.

Straightforward answers to what students and workers ask before applying for a visa abroad.

1How do I know which visa I need?

It depends on three things: why you travel (study, work, tourism or business), your citizenship and the country you live in. Many nationalities can visit Georgia visa-free for short stays, but studying or working there for longer needs the matching visa or a residence permit. We walk you through the options that suit your plans.

2Which documents go into a visa application?

Normally a valid passport, the application form, a photo and proof of your purpose – for students, the university’s invitation or enrollment letter. Proof of funds, accommodation and health insurance are asked for on most routes, and some papers need a certified translation or legalization. You get the exact list for your route from us.

3Where is the application submitted?

Long-stay visas, including the D3 study visa, go online through GeoConsul and the Georgian embassy or consulate that covers your country of residence. Eligible nationalities apply for short-stay visas on the e-Visa portal. Residence permits are filed inside Georgia, at the Public Service Hall.

4Will I know where my application stands?

Yes. From the moment we start, our team updates you by email and messages at each stage – document check, submission and decision. A personal online account for following your application is on its way.

5What do I do once I arrive?

Register with your university or employer, move into your accommodation and apply for a residence permit before your permitted stay runs out. Our local team helps with airport pickup, registration and each step at the Public Service Hall.

  1. 1

    Pick your destination

    Decide on the country and the purpose of your stay.

  2. 2

    Get your file ready

    Collect the documents and details your route needs.

  3. 3

    Apply

    Submit through the authority responsible for your visa.

  4. 4

    Plan the trip

    After approval, organise your travel and your first weeks.

Visa types at a glance

See how the main visa types differ and which one matches your plans.

Primary focus

Study visa

For students who want to earn a degree at a university abroad.

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Tourist visa

For short trips, holidays and visits to family or friends.

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Business visa

For meetings, conferences and exploring business opportunities.

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Where do you want to go?

Georgia is open now; more countries are on the way.

Georgia

Georgia

Study, work, business and visits – open now.

Armenia

Armenia

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Moldova

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Serbia

Serbia

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Support from start to finish

From the first document to your first week abroad, our team is there for you.

Your visa route

Pick your citizenship in the search card and press Search to see what applies to your passport.

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Entry with your passport

Whether you can enter Georgia visa-free, and for how long.

Visa you apply for

The visa type that matches your purpose.

Where you apply

The embassy, consulate or online channel for the country where you live.

Time to plan

How long the steps usually take.

Documents for your file
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Our team answers your questions on visa options, documents and what comes next.

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2Select ProgramFind your
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3Apply OnlineCreate your
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4Submit DocumentsUpload required
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6Travel & StartBegin your
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Trusted Guidance

Real support at every step.

Multiple Opportunities

Study and work options.

Transparent Process

Clear information and fees.

Long-Term Support

We stay with you after arrival.

Questions Students Ask Before Applying

Is there a maximum age for students?

No partner university in Georgia sets one. The only limits: you must be 18 or older at SEU, and the University of Georgia asks anyone over 30 to contact its staff before applying.

Can I start a degree with 10 grades of school?

No – Bachelor’s and one-cycle programs at all our universities need a completed secondary school diploma.

Does it matter when I finished school?

Not at all. An older diploma, say from 2010, 2012 or 2015, is accepted as long as it is valid and recognized.

What if my visa application fails?

Your tuition comes back: each partner university refunds what you paid against official proof of the refusal, and most refund it in full.

When do new students start?

Usually in Fall or Spring, as most universities have two intakes. European University is different: it admits students once a year, for the Autumn semester.

Will I have to pass national exams?

No. International applicants skip Georgia’s Unified National Exams: NCEQE recognizes your documents and the Ministry of Education approves your admission.

Which English level is required?

Most universities look for B2, such as IELTS 5.5–6.0 or around 61–78 in the TOEFL iBT, while Georgian Technical University accepts B1. Without a certificate you can usually take the university’s own English test or interview.

Is translation of my documents required?

Usually: most universities ask for your passport, diploma and transcript in Georgian, certified by a notary, while Alterbridge University asks for English translations. Our Local Student Support team arranges translation and notarization in Georgia.

Are all lectures in English?

Yes – every program in our Georgia list is taught fully in English.

Which visa do students use for Georgia?

The D3 immigration visa for studies. Citizens of visa-exempt countries – for example the EU, the USA, the UAE, Israel and Turkey – can enter visa-free for up to one year. In Georgia, you then apply for a residence permit before your legal stay ends.

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