Establishment of Citizenship of Georgia

What is a Citizenship?

Citizenship is a legal connection between an individual and a state; this connection provides social, economic and political rights such as personal freedom, freedom of desired life, freedom of education, freedom to participate in elections, freedom to receive a minimum income. The citizenship also imposes certain obligations on an individual, such as obeying the state laws and etc.

When do I need to establish my citizenship?

1. If a person born before March 31, 1975, resided in Georgia for a minimum of 5 years, remained within the Georgian borders until March 31, 1993 and has not received a citizenship of another state;
2. If a person born after March 31 1975, resided in Georgia until March 31, 1993 and has not received a citizenship of another state;
3. If a person born within the Georgian territory has left Georgia after December 21, 1991 and does not fall under requirements of subsections “a” and “b” and has not received a citizenship of another state;

Required documents for establishing the citizenship

In accordance with the subsection (a) a person needs to visit the Consulate General of Georgia and provide the following documents:

1. Filled out Application;
2. Proof of residence in Georgia until March 31, 1993 (passport, military ticket, a copy of work book and/or any other legal document supporting the claim);
3. Proof of residence in Georgia for at least 5 years (passport, military ticket, a copy of work book and/or any other legal document supporting the claim);
4. 2 passport-size photos (3x4cm, printed)
5. A person wishing to establish the citizenship has to be accompanied by an adult citizen of Georgia, in order to confirm photo-identity of the applicant. The accompanying person needs to have a valid Georgian passport or an identification card;
6. Copy of a Green Card.

In accordance with the subsection (b) a person needs to visit the Consulate General of Georgia and provide the following documents:

1. Filled out Application;
2. A document confirming applicants date of birth (birth certificate, Georgian identification card, passport, passport of parents);
3. Proof of residence in Georgia until March 31, 1993 (copies of legal documents supporting applicant’s claim);
4. 2 passport-size photos (3x4cm, printed);
5. A person wishing to establish the citizenship has to be accompanied by an adult citizen of Georgia, in order to confirm photo-identity of the applicant. The accompanying person needs to have a valid Georgian passport or an identification card;
6. Copy of a Green Card.

In accordance with the subsection (c) a person needs to visit the Consulate General of Georgia and provide the following documents:

1. Filled out Application;
2. A document confirming applicant’s date of birth (birth certificate, Georgian identification card, passport, passport of parents);
3. Documents supporting applicant’s claim of leaving Georgian territories after December 21, 1991. Copies of Passport, military ticket, work book, and/or any other legal documents supporting the claim;
4. 2 passport-size photos (3x4cm, printed);
5. A person wishing to establish the citizenship has to be accompanied by an adult citizen of Georgia, in order to confirm photo-identity of the applicant. The accompanying person needs to have a valid Georgian passport or an identification card;
6. Copy of a Green Card.