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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• 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