International students may apply for a student residence permit in Georgia if they:
• are enrolled in an accredited university or educational institution
• have an official acceptance or enrollment certificate
• are legally present in Georgia (visa or visa-free entry)
Student residence permits can be issued for individuals enrolled in universities, colleges, or other accredited institutions.
Students studying in Tbilisi apply for their TRC through the Public Service Hall, where residence permit applications are processed.
Student residence permits are usually issued for an initial period of 6 months to 1 year, depending on your program length and institution’s confirmation.
The permit can be renewed annually as long as the student remains enrolled in their educational program. In many cases, residence permits can be extended throughout the duration of undergraduate or graduate studies.
While specific document lists can vary, most student residence permit applications include:
A completed application form
A valid passport or travel document
An official certificate of enrollment from your university or school
Proof of sufficient financial means to support your stay (e.g., bank statement)
Passport-style photographs
Any additional documents required by the Public Service Development Agency or local office
Financial requirements usually include having funds in your account at least equal to a multiple of the subsistence minimum — often around twice the subsistence minimum — for your planned stay
Residence permit applications in Georgia have several processing speeds depending on how quickly the applicant wants to receive a decision.
Typical government processing fees include:
• 30 days – 300 GEL
• 20 days – 450 GEL
• 10 days – 600 GEL
Applicants also pay a 5 GEL biometric photo fee during the application process.
After approval, students must order their TRC ID card, which usually costs 60 GEL and is issued within approximately 10 business days.
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Holding a valid student residence permit in Georgia provides you with:
Legal long-term stay throughout your studies
Access to public services, healthcare, and banking
The ability to open local bank accounts and manage finances
Opportunity to renew your permit each year as long as you remain enrolled
Students should apply for their residence permit before their legal stay expires (visa or visa-free period).
For renewals, applications should be submitted at least 40 days before the current permit expires to avoid legal complications
UniPath Georgia provides full assistance to international students applying for residence permits in Georgia, helping ensure that applications are prepared correctly and submitted without delays.
Our services include:
• Eligibility consultation
• Document preparation and review
• Passport translation and notarization
• TRC application preparation
• Accompaniment during Justice House procedures
• Application monitoring
• assistance with TRC ID card issuance
• Free registration address for the ID card ( with certain offers and packages)
Our goal is to simplify complex administrative procedures so students can focus on their education instead of bureaucracy.
If you have already received your university enrollment in Georgia, you can start your Student TRC (Temporary Residence Card) application right away. Our service fees start from 350 GEL, while UniPath Georgia offers full guidance to ensure your application is submitted correctly and on time.
Applying early helps you avoid delays, fines, or legal issues under the 40-day rule, and guarantees your legal stay during your studies. Our team provides step-by-step support—from document preparation and translation to TRC application submission and full ID card assistance.
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