Residence & citizenship
Georgian Citizenship by Naturalisation
Acquiring Georgian citizenship after long-term lawful residence, subject to language, history and law tests, for settled residents ready to take the final step to full nationality.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Confirm the residence periods (10 years standard / 5 years for spouses), the test requirements and any dual-citizenship rules on sda.gov.ge; figures are unverified here.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Georgia government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Georgian citizenship by naturalisation
- Route type
- Naturalisation / citizenship
- Residence requirement
- Continuous lawful residence (commonly cited as 10 years; 5 years for spouses under the simplified route)
- Confirm the exact periods officially.
- Tests
- Georgian language, history and basic principles of law
Who it is for
- Long-term lawful residents of Georgia seeking citizenship
- Spouses of Georgian citizens (simplified procedure) meeting the residence condition
Requirements
- The required period of continuous lawful residence in Georgia
- Passing the tests in Georgian language, history and basic principles of law
- Meeting the other statutory conditions for naturalisation
How to apply
- Apply at a territorial office of the Public Service Development Agency or a Public Service Hall branch
- Sit the language, history and law tests set by the Agency
- The vetted application is forwarded for final decision at presidential level
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.