When applying for a residence permit in Georgia on the basis of:

• official employment, or
• running a business (through registration of a sole proprietorship),

it is necessary to prove that you have sufficient funds to live in the country for a year.

Legislative framework

According to the Law of Georgia “On Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons”, the minimum required amount is calculated according to the formula: 5 times the minimum subsistence level × 12 months.

The subsistence minimum for the purposes of residence permit is established not by Sakstat, but by the Civil Registry of Georgia.

As of March 18, 2025, the figure is: 1,152.5 GEL per month.

Thus, in the absence of confirmed income under an employment contract or in case of applying for residence permit as an individual entrepreneur (IE), it is necessary to provide a bank account statement with the amount not less than: 💰 13,830 GEL.

ESPERO recommendations: how much to really show?

Although the amount of GEL 13,830 is specified in the law, in our practice (based on dozens of successfully completed applications) we recommend to apply at least GEL 19,500. This increases the chances of approval — especially in cases when the migration service has doubts about other documents.

Important: funds must be available at the time of application and preferably deposited in a Georgian bank or other easily verifiable financial institution.

How can we help?

ESPERO accompanies expats at all stages of residence permit registration in Georgia:

• registration of a sole proprietorship or employment,
• assistance with the preparation of a package of documents,
• opening an account and preparing a statement,
• filing an application through the House of Justice.

If you plan to apply for a residence permit in Georgia for work or business:

• Prepare a bank statement of at least GEL 13,830.
• Better: ыhow from GEL 19,000 and above, especially when applying as a sole proprietor.
• Contact ESPERO specialists for comprehensive support — from registering a sole proprietorship to obtaining a residence permit.