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D2 — Professional Activities Visa (Category D2)
VisasGeorgiaD2 — Professional Activities Visa (Category D2)
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D2 — Professional Activities Visa (Category D2)

Working Holiday PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-30 days

Application Fee

150 USD

Stay Duration

Long-term

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Overview

Immigration visa for scientific, sports, cultural, or educational missions, freelancers, interns, volunteers, and media workers performing official duties.

The D2 Professional Activities Visa is a specialized immigration category created under Georgia's legal framework for the status of aliens. It is designed to facilitate the entry of individuals who are not seeking traditional long-term employment but are instead visiting for specific, time-bound missions. By providing a dedicated pathway for non-commercial professional engagement, it fills the gap between standard tourist travel and formal labor migration, allowing for the legal pursuit of specialized activities that contribute to Georgia's scientific, cultural, and educational landscape.

This visa is tailored for researchers, athletes, artists, volunteers, interns, and media personnel arriving for specific missions. It is ideal for those participating in international exchange programs, cultural projects, or professional internships. What makes this visa distinctive is its focus on mission-based activity rather than traditional employment; applicants must provide documentation such as a research contract, internship agreement, or invitation from a host organization, making it the primary choice for professionals engaged in short-to-medium-term, non-profit, or project-specific work.

Stay & Extensions

Status typeTied to program duration

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Work Residence Permit (ბინადრობის ნებართვა)
Georgia flagGeorgia

Work Residence Permit (ბინადრობის ნებართვა)

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a foreign national arriving for scientific, sports, cultural, or educational missions.

Must be a freelancer, volunteer, or intern engaged in activities within Georgia.

Must be a mass media worker arriving to perform professional job activities.

Must possess a valid travel document (passport) valid for at least three months beyond the visa's expiration date.

Must provide proof of the specific purpose of travel (e.g., invitation letter, professional certificate, or contract).

Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover the stay in Georgia.

Must hold valid travel and health insurance covering the entire period of stay.

Must provide proof of accommodation for the duration of the stay.

Must pay the required visa application fee.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Experience

1+ years

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed and signed online visa application form.

Valid passport with at least two empty pages.

Digital photo meeting official specifications.

Document confirming the purpose of travel (e.g., invitation from a Georgian organization, professional association certificate, or internship/volunteer agreement).

Proof of sufficient financial funds (e.g., bank statements for the last three months, employment verification, or sponsorship letter).

Proof of accommodation (e.g., hotel booking, notarized rental agreement, or invitation from a host).

Travel and health insurance policy valid for the entire duration of the stay.

Proof of payment of the visa application fee.

Notarized Georgian or English translation for any documents not in these languages.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows for long-term stay in Georgia
  • Supports freelance and remote work
  • Pathway to temporary residence permit and eventually permanent residency

Worth Knowing

  • Many nationalities have visa-free entry which may be simpler
  • Documents may require apostillization and certified translation
  • Dependent reunification requires a separate D4 visa

Application Process

1

Determine eligibility and gather documentation

2

Fill out the application form on the official e-consular portal

3

Submit the application and pay the consular fee

4

Submit physical documents to the relevant Georgian embassy or consulate

5

Wait for the decision (up to 30 days)

6

Receive the visa and enter Georgia

7

Apply for a residence permit at the Public Service Hall if staying long-term

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