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Georgia: Visa

Student visa and residence permit steps, timing and proof of funds for Georgia.

Visa and residence permit

Universities state a D3 (immigration, study) visa must be obtained before travel for nationals who need a visa; those legally in Georgia apply for a temporary study residence permit at Public Service Hall / SDA.

Visa processing time
D3 visa: multiple-entry, 90 calendar days; decision on day 30 (USD 20), 15th working day (USD 100) or 10th working day (USD 200). Study visa holders apply for the residence permit to the Public Service Hall / Public Service Development Agency at least 45 days before lawful stay ends (Embassy of Georgia in Jordan, accessed 2026-10-25). MFA geoconsul page: long-term (D) visa decision within 30 calendar days; D3 can be extended in Georgia.Source
Proof of funds
Bank balance at least twice the average consumer subsistence minimum (amount not retrieved).Source
Health insurance
TMA: insurance USD 7-25/month required before semester.Source

Application steps

  1. Obtain admission/enrolment confirmation and university supporting letters.
  2. Apply for D3 visa at Georgian mission / MFA e-visa (geoconsul.gov.ge).
  3. After entry, apply for study residence permit with SDA / Public Service Hall.

Documents required

  • Admission/invitation letter from the Georgian university
  • Order of the Ministry of Education regarding acceptance of the applicant (UAE sheet)
  • Travel insurance covering the stay (UAE sheet: accidents above GEL 30,000)
  • Proof of financial support or 3-month bank statement
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Return/flight reservation
  • Biometric photo
  • Fee receipt
  • Order of the Ministry of Education permitting study in Georgia without the national exams (Embassy of Georgia in Jordan, D3 list, item 8)
  • Document confirming that the university has a foreign-language programme (Embassy of Georgia in Jordan, D3 list)
  • Proof of payment of the compulsory part of the tuition fee issued by the university
Fees
D3 (study) visa consular fee at the Embassy of Georgia in Jordan: USD 20 (decision by day 30), USD 100 (decision by 15th working day), USD 200 (decision by 10th working day). Embassy of Georgia in the UAE document sheet: 75 AED (equivalent of USD 20). Residence permit: GEL 300 / 450 / 600 (30 / 20 / 10 days) is listed by Caucasus University for its students; the SDA study-permit subpage did not render, so the study-permit fee is not confirmed on an SDA page.Source

Nationality-specific notes: Not verified yet

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  • Prepare proof of funds in the format the country accepts.
  • Verify processing time on the official page and leave room for peak periods.
  • Missing or inconsistent documents are among the most common reasons for refusal.

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