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Refugee & Humanitarian Protection
Refugee & Humanitarian Protection: initial case assessment, document preparation, procedure management and appeals where required. Strategic support for residence, visas, citizenship and international protection for people moving to or living in Georgia.
Before acting, verify the legal basis, deadline and consistency of the documents. This guide is a preparation framework, not an individual legal opinion.
Step-by-step process
- Check status and lawful-stay deadline
- Select the appropriate legal basis
- Plan documents, translation and legalisation
- Prepare the filing and manage agency communication
- Handle the decision, residence card or appeal
Required-document checklist
- Travel document and evidence of lawful stay
- Evidence supporting the chosen application ground
- Income, activity, relationship or investment evidence
- Certified translation, apostille or legalisation where required
- Photo, address details and government-fee receipt
Authorities, translation and representation
The specific procedure determines the authority, personal-appearance requirement, power of attorney, notarisation, certified translation, apostille or legalisation. A foreign document should be assessed under both its country of origin and the receiving authority's rules.
Key risks and common mistakes
- Wrong category or late filing
- Incomplete or inconsistent evidence
- Loss of lawful-stay status
- Missing a short appeal deadline
Checking recent changes
This page was editorially reviewed on 17 July 2026. Before a filing, transaction or dispute, verify the effective date, transitional rule, current form and official fee.
Official sources
Act on a verified planFacts, deadlines and current law may differ. Obtain a case assessment before individual action.