| Money you must show | At least twice the subsistence minimum for an average consumer, every month, in your own bank account Rule for the study residence permit. The agency does not state a GEL figure; the subsistence minimum is published monthly by Geostat and changes. Source: Public Service Development Agency, Migration and Residence Permits, checked 2 November 2026 |
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| Visa fee | Study residence permit: GEL 300 (30 days), GEL 450 (20 days), GEL 600 (10 days) Paid at the Public Service Hall. Any entry visa you need before arrival is a separate cost. Source: Public Service Development Agency, checked 2 November 2026 |
| Work while you study | Work authorisation required for foreign employees from 1 March 2026 No official student exemption or student hours limit has been published that we could verify. Get written confirmation before taking any job. Source: Ministry of Labour, labour migration portal, checked 24 September 2026 |
| Stay after you graduate | No post-study work permit Your study residence permit depends on enrolment. To stay, you need a new residence ground and, since 1 March 2026, work authorisation. Source: Public Service Development Agency, checked 2 November 2026 |