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Immigration Lawyer in Tbilisi

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Immigration Legal Services

Immigration law regulates the admission, residence, and deportation of aliens. Citizens of foreign countries are people who are not citizens of Georgia.

Our trusted immigration advisors are happy to help you if you want to apply for a residence permit for yourself, your partner, a family member or an employee.

Residence Permit in Georgia

If you are interested to know how to get Georgian residency, you should know that immigration law in Georgia encompasses a spectrum of crucial and legal services, including:

Temporary Residence Permit 

Our team of experts specializes in helping individuals obtain temporary residence permits, ensuring a smooth transition to life in Georgia.

Legal Residence Permit 

We provide comprehensive assistance to those seeking permanent resident status, guiding you through the necessary processes and requirements.

Obtaining Georgian citizenship

Whether you want to become a citizen of Georgia or need help with the naturalization process, our law firm in Tbilisi can help you every step of the way.

LTA's Immigration Lawyers in Tbilisi 

Our team of immigration attorneys is ready to help you if you are trying to obtain a residence permit for yourself, your partner, a family member or an employee. If you are interested in obtaining residency in Georgia, our team of experts will help individuals to obtain a temporary or permanent residence permit in Georgia.

FAQs

How to become a resident of Georgia?

To become a resident of Georgia, you usually need to apply for a residence permit through the Ministry of Justice or the Ministry of Justice. The application process includes the submission of required documents such as a valid passport, proof of financial means and a clean criminal record. There are different types of residence permits, such as work, study, investment and family reunification, each with specific requirements.

What are the Georgia residency requirements for tax purposes?

For tax purposes, you are considered a resident of Georgia if you spend more than 183 days in the country in any continuous 12-month period or if Georgia is the place of your vital interests (where your personal and economic ties are strongest). As a tax resident, you are subject to tax on your worldwide income in Georgia.

FAQ

Common questions

01What services do you offer to clients apart from legal assistance in Georgia?

We provide clients with a wide range of services beyond legal assistance. These include tax services, accounting services, brokerage services, internal audit services, and more.

02What should I bring to the initial legal consultation?

Bring any documents related to your case, including correspondence, contracts, or court notices. This will allow us to better understand your situation and provide accurate advice.

03How can I schedule a consultation with your lawyers?

You can book a consultation through our contact page or by calling our office directly. Our team is ready to provide you with the legal assistance you need.

04What types of legal cases do you handle?

We handle various cases, including but not limited to real estate, family law, labor disputes, gambling, cryptocurrency law, and criminal defense.

05How can I get Georgian tax residency?

There are couple of ways:

●     You may stay in Georgian for any 183 days within 12 months period;

●     Obtain tax residency on the basis of being a high net worth individual.

While the first option is straightforward, second one has following requirements:

●     An individual has to have either GEL3mln in assets OR GEL200k income per annum for last three consecutive years, and

●     An individual shall have Georgian residence permit OR Georgian source income of GEL25k per year.

Note regarding the first option - the time of actual stay in the territory of Georgia shall not include the time, during which a natural person stayed in Georgia:

  • a) as a person having a diplomatic or consular status or as a family member of such person;
  • b) as an employee of an international organisation acting under an international agreement of Georgia or as a person in the public service of a foreign country in Georgia or as a family member of such person, other than Georgian citizens;
  • c) when moving from one foreign country to another via the territory of Georgia;
  • d) for treatment or leisure.
06What are the most common types of residence permits in Georgia issued to LTA clients?

Short-term residence permitissued to an alien, who has the right of ownership of real property within the territory of Georgia (other than agricultural land) with its market value exceeding USD100k equivalent in GEL, and to his/her family members. Can be issued for period 0.5 - 1 year.

Residence permit for investment purposes issued to:

- an alien and their family members who made investment in Georgia of at least USD300k equivalent in GEL (other conditions also apply). After 5 years of satisfying investment-specific conditions - the person is eligible to obtain permanent residency.

- an alien who holds a title to an immovable property in Georgia with a market value exceeding USD300k equivalent in GEL. After 5 years of holding property with mentioned value - the person is eligible to obtain permanent residency.

Labor residence permitissued for implementation of entrepreneurial activities or employment in Georgia. Need to proof respective min. salary of approx. GEL1k per month AND min. turnover of employer (GEL35k or GEL50k turnover per foreigner). Can be issued for period 0.5 - 6 years.

Residence permit for family unification issued to family members of an alien holding residence permit. Can be issued for period 0.5 - 6 years.

Permanent residence permitissued to a spouse, parent and child of a citizen of Georgia. Permanent residence permit is also issued to an alien who has been residing in Georgia for the past 6 years based on temporary residence permit. Residence in Georgia for study or medical treatment and employment at diplomatic and equivalent representative offices in Georgia is not included in this period.