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Procedure for Obtaining Georgian Citizenship Is Simplified

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Monday, 05 June, 2023
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Procedure for Obtaining Georgian Citizenship Is Simplified

The Government of Georgia has decided to initiate the draft law prepared by the Ministry of Justice. The purpose of the legislative change is to promote the maintenance and development of close ties with the homeland of compatriots living abroad.

After the changes are implemented:

  • A person wishing to obtain Georgian citizenship shall pass the exam before submitting an application for granting citizenship to the State Services Development Agency;
  • In case of an unsatisfactory result, the agency will no longer start the formal procedures for granting citizenship, thus saving the time and resources of both the citizens and the agency;
  • In case of failure in the exam, the person will have the right to retake the exam without restriction. When passing the exam, its results will be valid for 1 year; in case of a final negative decision on the application for obtaining Georgian citizenship, the period for re-starting the procedure for granting citizenship will be reduced from 1 year to 6 months;
  • The 10-year residence permit for stateless persons to obtain citizenship in Georgia will be reduced to 5 years, thus fully fulfilling the commitment made to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

The draft law was presented today by Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze at the government session.

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25.06.2026
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The 2026 UN Public Service Forum Concludes in Tbilisi

The results of the Forum were summarized by the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, and the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua.

“Over the past few days, we have discussed the core issues shaping modern public governance and defining its future. These include digital transformation, innovation, transparency, inclusiveness, and improved access to public services. Sharing experiences in these areas will contribute to the sustainable development of public services,” said Paata Salia.

The Minister of Justice thanked participants for their contributions to the success of the event and noted that hosting the UN High-Level Public Service Forum in Tbilisi represents international recognition of the reforms Georgia has successfully implemented over the years.

The Forum concluded with an award ceremony recognizing the best innovative projects aimed at improving access to public services.

The awards were presented by the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, and the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua. In total, 12 winning projects were selected across four categories from among 700 innovative projects submitted by participants from 62 countries.

The UN Public Service Forum was held in Georgia for the first time, organized by the Ministry of Justice.

During the three-day event, global leaders and international experts discussed key challenges and innovations in modern public service delivery
25.06.2026