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Student Residence
Study residence in Georgia: programme eligibility, lawful stay, institution certificate and preparation for a first application or renewal.
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
- Identify the institution, programme and first application or renewal
- Assess lawful stay, current status and the applicable deadline
- Obtain the institution's certificate showing anticipated study duration
- Check the documents, submit the application and respond to Agency requests
Required-document checklist
- Prescribed application and travel-document copy
- Evidence of lawful stay in Georgia
- Authorised institution's certificate identifying the programme and anticipated study duration
- Income or account-funds evidence meeting the current rule; relationship evidence where relevant
- Electronic photograph and official-fee receipt; existing permit and case correspondence for a renewal
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
- Treating enrolment or filing as automatic permission
- Not checking lawful stay, programme status or the applicable deadline
- Missing study duration in the certificate or inconsistent financial evidence
Checking recent changes
Editorial content updated: 6 October 2026. Recheck current law, documents and official fees before acting. This is not the date of an individual legal assessment.
Official sources
Act on a verified planFacts, deadlines and current law may differ. Obtain a case assessment before individual action.