Administrative & mobility
Global Mobility & Visa Advisory
Global Mobility & Visa Advisory
We map lawful entry and stay for your passport (visa-free lists, C-category visits, or D-category immigration visas), align employer and labour-migration prerequisites before you file, and keep purpose-of-stay evidence bank- and consular-ready—while continuing to support Georgian residents with outbound visa strategy.
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New in 2026: mandatory travel insurance of at least 30,000 GEL for all tourists. We incorporate this into every travel case we handle.
Read more →Who We Help
This service is built for
This service is built for
- Investors and property-led applicants who need an immigration (D) visa or equivalent prescribed step before residence procedures can proceed.
- Executives and specialists relocating into Georgian-registered employers, including tech and financial services teams.
- Corporate HR or mobility leads coordinating multi-person moves into a Tbilisi hub.
- Entrepreneurs from jurisdictions without long visa-free access who need structured invitations, sponsorship, and compliant documentation.
What We Handle
Where we add legal value
Where we add legal value
- Preparation and submission strategy for D-category and other immigration visa applications through Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consular channels, including e-application flows where used.
- Invitation letters, sponsorship narratives, and employer documentation prepared for submission to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and for employment-linked labour-migration requirements.
- Short-stay (C-category) planning and Schengen-style stay arithmetic for nationals who require visit visas or face 90/180-day limits in other countries.
- Outbound visa document packs, timelines, and interview coaching for Georgian residents applying to Schengen, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Key Checkpoints
What matters under Georgian law
What matters under Georgian law
- The Law of Georgia on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons defines visa categories, validity, and how immigration (D) visas relate to many residence-permit pathways—confirm category, duration, and sequencing on the current Matsne text before filing.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Georgian consulates (including geoconsul.gov.ge resources) publish application standards; in-country issuance or status changes are limited to strictly defined cases and should be verified against current consular guidance.
- Government Resolution No. 255 (as amended) lists nationals who may enter Georgia without a visa for extended stays; visa-free entry is not the same as authorization to pursue every residence purpose without further visas or permits.
- Security and purpose-of-visit reviews may include interviews or additional evidence under MFA protocols—applicants should expect discretionary refusal grounds tied to public order and security.
- Employment-linked D visas typically require employer compliance with labour-market and migration registration steps (including vacancy and permit procedures managed through the relevant ministry portals)—sequence these before consular submission.
- The State Commission on Migration Issues and related agencies publish policy orientations on migration management; use them alongside statute when planning long-term status.
Document Prep
Documents to prepare before we start
Documents to prepare before we start
- Passport valid for the period required by the consulate or MFA (often six months beyond intended stay—confirm per checklist).
- Proof of purpose: employment contract, investment or property documentation, or enrollment letter, matched to the visa subclass.
- Proof of means: bank statements, employer salary confirmations, or other evidence per the applicable checklist.
- Travel medical insurance covering Georgia for the requested visa duration where mandatory (including 2026 tourist health-insurance rules for visitors).
- Proof of lawful residence if applying outside your country of citizenship.
Common Mistakes
Where clients lose time, leverage, or money
Where clients lose time, leverage, or money
- Treating a short-stay visit visa or informal long visit as sufficient to launch employment or investment residence filings without the immigration (D) visa or other required precursor.
- Misreading cumulative stay limits (visa-free year rules versus purpose of stay, or Schengen 90/180) and accumulating fines or exclusion risk.
- Submitting foreign financial evidence without apostille, certification, or certified Georgian translation where consulates or MFA require it.
- Filing employment-linked D visas before the employer completes mandatory vacancy registration, permits, or labour-migration steps on the official portals.
Price of Silence
The cost of doing nothing (or doing it wrong)
Wrong visa category, skipped labour-migration steps, or purpose-of-stay gaps can mean refusals, fines, or loss of eligibility for residence—often after you have already moved staff or capital. We sequence MFA, employer, and permit requirements before filing.
Supporting Guides
Read before you start
Practical guides to questions clients commonly ask before a Case Assessment.
Georgia D-Category Immigration Visas: D1-D6 Rules in 2026
Georgia's current immigration law defines D1-D6 visa categories. The 2026 work-right regime materially changed D1 sequencing, while current law sets the D5 property threshold above USD 150,000 equivalent in GEL.
Georgia's One-Year Visa-Free Stay: What It Does and Does Not Cover
Citizens of countries listed by the Georgian Government may enter without a visa and stay for one full year. Visa-free stay is separate from work rights, residence permits, and tourist-insurance rules.
Latest News
Recent developments in this area
Regulatory and case-law updates that affect clients using this service. These articles supplement the evergreen guides above.
Client Prep
The 2026 Georgia visa & mobility handbook
A structured overview of D-category immigration visas, visa-free entry limits, labour-migration sequencing for employment routes, and where outbound Schengen or US/UK preparation fits—before you book flights or sign a lease.