Georgian ID (TRC) Card

Any non-Georgian citizen who has received a residence permit is required to obtain a Residence Card(ID Card) , including individuals holding residence permits based on:

• Study (student residence permit)

• Employment or labor activity

• Family reunification

• Business or investment

• Humanitarian or special status
  
  

The Residence Card is essential for daily life and administrative procedures in Georgia. It is commonly required for:

• Official identification within Georgia

• Registering and confirming a legal address

• Opening and managing bank accounts

• Accessing healthcare and public services

• Signing rental agreements and contracts

• Extending or renewing residence permits

• Opportunity to apply on Shchengen visa
  
  

For students, the Residence Card is particularly important for university administration, banking, and permit renewals.

The Residence Card is applied for after the residence permit decision has been approved. Applications are submitted in person at:

• Public Service Halls, or

• Regional offices of the State Service Development Agency
  
  

General application steps include:

1. Presenting a valid passport

2. Submitting the residence permit approval document

3. Providing biometric data and a photograph

4. Registering a residential address in Georgia

5. Paying the applicable state service fee

Once the application is accepted, the Residence Card is issued within the selected processing timeframe.