Study residence steps for Georgia 2026 | A complete guide
All the steps of getting a Georgian study residence permit, from document translation to filing the application at the Public Service Hall. MoonRise handles every step for you.
Getting a Georgian study residence permit is a multi-step process that must be done carefully and in order. From the official translation of academic documents to filing the application at the Public Service Hall, each step has its own points to watch.
Missing them can lead to your residence application being rejected, or to your work having to be redone several times.
From translating documents into English and having them certified at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy, to enrolling at the university, getting the D3 study visa, arranging health insurance, and finally filing the residence application. We also cover the new June 2026 bill on the language-certificate requirement.
If you are confused at any of these stages or want to avoid common mistakes, this guide is written for you. MoonRise carries out all of these steps for you in one piece and without stress.
Steps to translate and certify academic documents
Apostilled academic documents translated into English must also be translated once more into Georgian and certified at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Georgian embassy.
For enrolling pupils, documents from primary school up to the last level completed are needed, and under Georgia’s new law, a study residence permit cannot be obtained as a pupil by enrolling at a school; but for students, a diploma or above is enough and a study residence permit can be obtained.
The D3 study visa and compulsory health insurance
Depending on the applicant’s country, a study visa (category D3) may be required before travelling to Georgia. Valid health insurance for the whole residence period is also required both for issuing the visa and for the study residence permit.
University enrolment and signing the contract
Once the documents are ready, initial enrolment at the university is completed and the documents must be verified at Georgia’s Ministry of Education. Then an official contract is signed with the educational institution, which will be the basis of the study residence application.
Filing the residence application and the 40-day deadline
The study residence application must be filed at the Public Service Hall. Under Georgian law, the application must be submitted at the latest 40 days before the applicant’s current visa or residence permit expires.
A possible change: the language-certificate requirement (under review)
Under a bill that Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs registered for parliamentary review in June 2026, an international language certificate or a pass in the NAEC exam may become mandatory for the admission of foreign students. This is still under review, and before you act it is advisable to confirm the final status with official sources.
MoonRise’s services at every stage
The MoonRise team is with you at every stage: from translating and certifying documents to enrolling at the university, getting the visa, arranging health insurance, and filing the residence application. All of MoonRise’s services are carried out for your comfort and peace of mind, so that you have an unforgettable experience of your time in Georgia.
Frequently asked
Do you need a visa to study in Georgia?
Depending on the applicant’s country of citizenship, a study visa (category D3) may be required before travelling to Georgia.
When should the study residence application be filed?
The study residence application must be filed at the Public Service Hall at the latest 40 days before the current visa or residence permit expires.
Is health insurance compulsory for a study residence permit?
Yes. Valid health insurance for the whole residence period is required both for issuing the visa and for the study residence permit.
Has a language certificate become compulsory for admission?
According to a bill registered for parliamentary review in June 2026, this is possible but not yet final. For exact information, ask about the current status.
Which languages must academic documents be translated into?
The documents must first be translated into English and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Georgian embassy, then translated once more into Georgian.
Do you need a visa to study in Georgia?
Depending on the applicant’s country of citizenship, a study visa (category D3) may be required before travelling to Georgia.
When should you apply for a study residence permit?
The application for a study residence permit must be filed at the Public Service Hall at the latest 40 days before the applicant’s current visa or residence permit expires.
Has a language certificate become compulsory for admission to Georgian universities?
According to a bill registered for parliamentary review in June 2026, this is possible but not yet final; for exact information, check the current status with official sources.
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