D1 Immigration Visa for Work and Business in Georgia

A D1 immigration visa is relevant to eligible work and entrepreneurial activities in Georgia. The correct starting point depends on where you are now, what you will do and whether the current labour-migration requirements apply.

Check work authorisation before planning the visa

For a person covered by the right-to-work requirements who is outside Georgia, the law requires a D1 visa application within thirty calendar days after work authorisation is obtained, unless the applicable follow-up exception applies. We check the work-authorisation position and the visa documents together.

For a covered applicant already in Georgia, the follow-up obligation generally concerns an appropriate work or IT residence application within ten calendar days. A D1 visa and a residence permit are different applications.

Your actual work arrangement matters

The current law has exceptions for specified situations, including certain services for non-residents and certain work performed remotely without entering Georgia. The facts of the contract, role and activity should be checked before choosing an application. Read the current work-permission guidance.

Prepare the evidence

The document list depends on the visa application and your circumstances. We review your passport, employment or business records, any authorisation and the supporting financial, accommodation and insurance evidence required for the case. Documents issued abroad may need the appropriate certification and Georgian translation.

Tell us your nationality, current country, intended travel date and the nature of the work. If an employer or company is involved, include its details and the proposed role.

Property ownership is a separate subject

Buying property is not the same as applying for a D1 work visa. The current short-term property residence category uses qualifying non-agricultural property valued above USD 150,000 equivalent in GEL. Read the property residence guidance if ownership is the basis you intend to use.

Plan the visa and residence stages together

We help you identify the relevant procedure, prepare the evidence and understand the subsequent residence and card steps. Discuss the timetable before committing to travel arrangements based on an assumed approval or review date.