How to register an online application for residence permit?

To register an online application for residence permit you need to fill in an electronic application form, upload the relevant documents electronically, contact Remote Service Employee and express your will online to get residence permit.

Note:

Documents necessary for consideration of an application for residence permit in Georgia shall also be submitted materially within 10 days following registration of an electronic application and attached documents.
Documents issued abroad shall be translated into Georgian and notarized. Documents issued abroad (if applicable) shall also be legalized or certified by apostille.

Who can apply online for residence permit?

Legally capable foreigner of 18 years of age is eligible to apply online for residence permit. The issue of persons of up to 18 years of age shall be considered based on an application of their legal representative. Only an alien staying in Georgia is entitled to apply online for residence permit, while application for extension of residence permit can be filed online by a person residing both in Georgia and abroad.

What type of residence permit can be applied for online?

An online application can be submitted for the following residence permits:

Work residence permit: which is issued to an alien who obtained the right to work.In the cases determined by the Government of Georgia, a work residence permit may also be issued to a person who carries out an activity in Georgia that is not covered by the Law of Georgia on Labour Migration. To obtain a work residence permit, an alien must submit to the PSDA the documents set out in the Decree of the Government of Georgia.
Work residence permit is initially issued for a term of 6 months to 1 year.

Note: the right to work shall not apply to an alien who:

is a refugee, a person with supplementary or temporary protection, who has acquired this status in accordance with the legislation of Georgia;
works at a diplomatic mission accredited in Georgia, consular office of a foreign country, or a lawful representation and/or body of an international organization;
is a journalist accredited in Georgia by foreign mass media lawfully acting in Georgia;
is a person to whom the rule on providing employment different from that established by the Law of Georgia “On Labor Migration” applies in accordance with the international treaty of Georgia;
is a person holding a valid investment residence permit.
is a person holding a valid special residence permit issued on the basis of a written initiative of a member of the Government of Georgia;
carries out short-term professional activities in Georgia as determined by an ordinance of the Government of Georgia, unless otherwise provided for by the legislation of Georgia;
carries out activities in favour of a public institution or an entity established with the participation interest of the state;
carries out labour activities for a local employer completely remotely and such activities do not require his/her entry into the territory of Georgia;
carries out labour activities/provides services in favour of a non-resident person and such labour activities/services are related to the carrying out of the activities by the non-resident person outside Georgia;
carries out management or administrative activities provided for by the Law of Georgia on Entrepreneurs at the enterprises of the first, second or third category as defined by the Law of Georgia Accounting, Reporting and Audit, or carries out activities at the audit committee;
carries out activities related to the conservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation of the cultural property.

Residence permit for study purposes: Which is issued to a person of full legal age for the purpose of studying for a higher or vocational education programme at an authorized educational institution in Georgia. For obtaining of the study residence permit, the procedures and conditions for the admission and studying for a higher or vocational education programme are provided for by the legislative acts of Georgia and the decree of the Government of Georgia. Study residence permit is initially issued for a term of 6 months to 1 year.
Residence permit for family unification: issued to family members of an alien holding residence permit. Residence permit for family reunification is initially issued for a term of 6 months to 1 year.
Residence permit of former Georgian citizen: issued to an alien whose Georgian citizenship is terminated. Residence permit of former citizen of Georgia is initially issued for a term of 6 years.
Special residence permit: issued to an alien who is reasonably supposed to be a victim of human trafficking or injured as a result of human trafficking in cases stipulated by the law of Georgia “On fighting human trafficking”, to an alien for whom a member of the Government of Georgia files a written application for temporary residence permit in Georgia; temporary residence permit is issued to an alien whom it is impossible to exile from Georgia in one of the following cases: a person is persecuted for political belief or an action that is not considered to be a crime in accordance with the legislation of Georgia; a person is persecuted for protection of human rights and freedom, progressive social, political, scientific and creative activity; life or health of a person is under threat or when the basis for deferment of exile of an alien is still valid after 30 days following deferment of exile or when a person cannot be identified or when none of the states consents to receive them. a special residence permit shall also be issued to a foreign citizen having the status of a compatriot; Special residence permit is initially issued for the term of 1 year. Special residence permit is initially issued for a term of up to 5 years if a person applies to the PSDA with the initiative by a member of the Government of Georgia.
Permanent residence permit: Permanent living permit which is issued to a minor child of a citizen of Georgia, a parent of a minor citizen of Georgia, also to a spouse of a citizen of Georgia who has lived in Georgia for the last 5 years based on the residence permit of a spouse of a citizen of Georgia. A permanent living permit shall also be issued to an alien who has lived in Georgia for the last 10 years based on a temporary residence permit. This period shall not include the period of living in Georgia for study or medical treatment purposes, and the period of work at diplomatic missions and the equivalent missions. The permanent living permit shall be issued with the right of permanent residence.
Residence permit of a spouse of a citizen of Georgia: Which is issued to a spouse of a citizen of Georgia prior to obtaining of a permanent living permit. The residence permit of a spouse of a citizen of Georgia shall be issued for the term of 1 year with the possibility of extension for the term of 2 years at a time but not longer than 5 years. In case of maintaining of the marriage, a permanent residence permit shall be issued after expiration of 5 years in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the legislation of Georgia.
Residence permit for investment purposes: issued to an alien and their family members who, in accordance with the Law of Georgia On Promotion and Guarantees of Investment Activities, made investment in Georgia of at least 300 000 USD equivalent in GEL or who holds a title to an immovable property in Georgia (except for agricultural land plots) in the manner established by the legislation of Georgia with a market value exceeding 300 000 USD equivalent in GEL. A certified appraiser of an organization accredited by the Legal Entity of Public Law – Unified National Body of Accreditation – Accreditation Centre shall determine the market value of an immovable property for issuance of an investment residence permit. For the purposes of this sub-clause, family members of an alien shall be as follows: a spouse, a minor child or a beneficiary of support or a disabled person completely dependent on an alien, also a fully dependent person who is recognized as disabled in the manner established by the laws of a relevant country. Investment residence permit may be issued to an alien for a term of 5 years.
Short-term residence permit: issued to an alien or his/her spouse or child/children who owns a real estate in Georgia (except for agricultural land) in the manner established by the laws of Georgia, the market price of which exceeds USD 150 000 equivalent in GEL. For the purpose of issuance of short-term residence permit, the market price of real estate shall be estimated by a certified appraiser of a body accredited by Legal Entity of Public Law Unified National Body of Accreditation – Accreditation Center. Short-term residence permit may be issued and its validity term may be extended each time by 1 year.
Lifelong residence permit: issued to an alien and his/her family members holding an investment residence permit issued on the basis of the investment in the amount of USD 300 000 equivalent in GEL, and who have shown an annual turnover earned from his/her entrepreneurial activities in the first year not less than USD 50 000 equivalent in GEL, in the second year not less than USD 100 000 equivalent in GEL and in the third, fourth and fifth years from the date of receiving an investment residence permit – not less than USD 120 000 equivalent in GEL; or to an alien and his/her family members holding an investment residence permit issued on the basis of the ownership of a real thing, the value of which exceeds USD 300 000 equivalent in GEL and having had a title to the real thing for 5 years since receiving an investment residence permit. Family members of an alien include a spouse, a minor child, and an alien’s fully dependent recipient of support or an incapacitated person, as well as an alien’s fully dependent person recognized as legally incompetent in the manner prescribed by the legislation of the relevant country. An unlimited residence permit shall be issued with the right of permanent living.

What documents are required to apply online for work residence permit?

To apply for a work residence permit, an alien who obtained a right to work, must attach following documents electronically to the online application:
- Copy of an alien’s travel document.
- Copy of a document evidencing lawful stay in Georgia
- Document proving employment or entrepreneurial activity in Georgia (labour contract or any other proof of employment document);
- Decision on granting the right to work (submission of the decision is not required if the information on holding the right to work granted by the LEPL - State Employment Support Agency can be verified through an electronic system);
- Document confirming that an alien’s monthly income/remuneration earned from entrepreneurial or labour activities in Georgia is not less than the fivefold amount of the minimum subsistence level for the average consumer in Georgia. If the legal income of an alien cannot be proven with the documents of entrepreneurial or labour activities in Georgia (labour contract or any other proof of employment document), money deposited to an alien’s personal bank account may also be considered as an income (including a reference issued by a bank); taking into account the validity term of the work residence permit, the monthly amount of the money in an alien’s personal bank account should not be less than the fivefold amount of the minimum subsistence level for the average consumer in Georgia;
- Document issued by the LEPL Revenue Service proving that annual turnover of an alien’s employer/an enterprise founded by an alien (except for educational institutions or medical facilities) is not less than GEL 50 000 per alien seeking a work residence permit, and annual turnover of an educational institution or a medical facility is at least GEL 35 000 per each alien seeking a work residence permit;
- Certificate regarding the number of aliens working for an aliens’ employer/an enterprise founded by an alien and seeking a work residence permit;
- Color photo 3/4 cm photo.

Note: An online application, which alongside with other data shall include a unique code assigned by the LEPL - State Employment Support Agency;
Please note:

If an alien’s employer/an enterprise founded by an alien is not registered as a VAT payer, instead of the document of annual turnover of an employer issued by the Revenue Service, an alien shall submit to the Agency an appropriate certificate or certificates issued by a competent authority/entity proving that:

an alien’s employer/an enterprise founded by an alien is not registered as a VAT payer;
the turnover for 12 consecutive calendar months prior to the issuance of the certificate is not less than GEL 50 000 per alien seeking a work residence permit, and in the case of an alien’s employing educational institution or medical facility/educational institution or medical facility founded by an alien is at least GEL 35 000.

Important:

If it is objectively impossible to submit the aforementioned certificates, an alien may submit to the Agency any other certificate or proof instead undoubtedly corroborating that the annual turnover of their employing enterprise/an enterprise founded by an alien is not less than GEL 50 000 per alien seeking a work residence permit, and the annual turnover of an educational institution or a medical facility is at least GEL 35 000 per each alien seeking a work residence permit

A person shall not be obliged to submit the aforementioned proof of annual turnover, if the enterprise does not employ more than 3 aliens, not more than 3 months have passed since it was founded/registered and the first work residence permit shall be issued to them without submission of the aforementioned certificate. In this case the person shall submit a certificate on the number of foreign employees issued by the enterprise. In such a case the work residence permit shall be issued for the term of 6 months.

To obtain work residence permit an alien who is a head/manager of I, II or III category enterprise as provided for by the Law of Georgia or carries out activity in the Audit Committee shall submit to the Agency information about the relevant size category as provided for by the Law of Georgia On Accounting, Reporting and Audit or the status of the Public Interest Entity issued based on the data made publicly available by the state sub-agency within the system of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia - Service for Accounting, Reporting and Auditing Supervision on the reporting website (www.reportal.ge).

How long does it take to consider an issue of granting labor residence permit and what is the fee for the mentioned service?

The issue of granting labor residence permit is considered in 30^th calendar days and on the 30^th calendar days the service fee is GEL 300. Expedited service fee is GEL 450 on the 20th calendar day and GEL 600 - within 10 calendar days.

What documents are required to apply online for a residence permit for study purposes?

Online application for a residence permit for study purposes should be electronically accompanied by the following documents:

Photocopy of an alien’s travel document.
Photocopy of a document evidencing alien’s lawful stay in Georgia.
A certificate of study for an educational programme issued by an authorized educational institution in Georgia indicating the probable duration of study.
Document evidencing legal income earned in Georgia by an alien and/or by a citizen of Georgia or by his/her relative having the right of residence in Georgia and a document confirming kinship with that person. The money in an alien’s personal bank account may also be considered income; Taking into account the duration of a residence permit for study purposes, the monthly amount of the money should not be less than double the amount of minimum subsistence level of an average customer in Georgia.
3x4 cm photo.

How long does it take to consider an issue of granting a residence permit for study purposes and what is the fee for the mentioned service?

The issue of granting a residence permit for study purposes is considered in 30^th calendar days and on the 30^th calendar days the service fee is GEL 300. Expedited service fee is GEL 450 on the 20th calendar day and GEL 600 - within 10 calendar days.

What documents are required to apply online for a residence permit for family reunion?

Online application for a residence permit for family reunion should be electronically accompanied by the following documents:

Photocopy of an alien’s travel document.
Photocopy of a document evidencing alien’s lawful stay in Georgia.
Document evidencing kinship.
Document evidencing legal income earned in Georgia by an alien and/or by a citizen of Georgia or by his/her relative having the right of residence in Georgia. The money in an alien’s personal bank account may also be considered income; Taking into account the duration of a residence permit for family reunion, the monthly amount of the money should not be less than double the amount of minimum subsistence level of an average customer in Georgia.
3x4 cm photo.

How long does it take to consider an issue of granting a residence permit for family reunion and what is the fee for the mentioned service?

The issue of granting a residence permit for family reunion purposes is considered in 30^th calendar days and on the 30^th calendar days the service fee is GEL 300. Expedited service fee is GEL 450 on the 20^th calendar day and GEL 600 - within 10 calendar days.

What documents are required to apply online for a residence permit of a former Georgian citizen?

Online application for a residence permit of a former Georgian citizen should be electronically accompanied by the following documents:

Photocopy of an alien’s travel document.
Photocopy of a document evidencing alien’s lawful stay in Georgia.
Photocopy of a document evidencing termination of Georgian citizenship.
3x4 cm photo.

Note: An alien whose Georgian citizenship has been terminated and who has not left Georgia is not required to submit a photocopy of a document evidencing his/her lawful stay in Georgia in order to obtain a residence permit of a former Georgian citizen.

How long does it take to consider an issue of granting a residence permit of a former Georgian citizen and what is the fee for the mentioned service?

The issue of granting a residence permit of a former Georgian citizen is considered in 30^th calendar days and on the 30^th calendar days the service fee is GEL 300. Expedited service fee is GEL 450 on the 20th calendar day and GEL 600 - within 10 calendar days.

What documents are required to apply online for a special residence permit?

Online application for a special residence permit should be electronically accompanied by the following documents:

In order to grant a residence permit to an alien under the initiative of a member of the Government of Georgia:
- Photocopy of an alien’s travel document.
- Written application of a member of the Government of Georgia.
- Photocopy of a document evidencing alien’s lawful stay in Georgia.
- 3x4 cm photo.

How long does it take to consider an issue of granting a special residence permit and what is the fee for the mentioned service?

The issue of granting a special residence permit is considered free of charge in 10 calendar days.

What documents are required to apply online for a permanent permission to stay?

Online application for a permanent permission to stay should be electronically accompanied by the following documents:

For granting a permanent permission to stay an underage child of citizen of Georgia or a parent of an underage citizen of Georgia:
- Photocopy of an alien’s travel document
- Photocopy of a document evidencing alien’s lawful stay in Georgia.
- Document evidencing kinship with a citizen of Georgia.
- A document certifying legal income of an alien and/or a citizen of Georgia or their relative having the right of residence in Georgia and if a citizen of Georgia is of retirement age or recipient of social benefits – a document certifying the receipt of the state pension or social benefits. The amount on an alien’s bank account which shall not be less than the amount of the state pension may also be considered as receipt of income.
- 3x4 cm photo.
For granting a permanent permission to stay to an alien with a temporary Georgian residence permit who has lived in Georgia for the last 10 years:
- Photocopy of an alien’s travel document.
- Document evidencing residence in Georgia for the last 10 years based on a temporary Georgian residence permit (Photocopy of a temporary Georgian residence card/permit).
- Document evidencing legal income earned in Georgia by an alien and/or by a citizen of Georgia or by his/her relative having the right of residence in Georgia and a document evidencing kinship with that person. If a citizen of Georgia is of retirement age or receives social security benefits – a document evidencing the receipt of state pension or social security benefits. The money in alien’s personal bank account may also be considered income, amount which shall not be less than the amount of the state pension.
- 3x4 cm photo.
To obtain a permanent living permit of a spouse of a citizen of Georgia:
- A copy of an alien’s travel document;
- A document certifying the fact of living in Georgia based on a residence permit of a spouse of a citizen of Georgia for the last 5 years (a copy of the residence permit of a spouse of a citizen of Georgia);
- A document certifying family relationship with a citizen of Georgia;
- A document certifying legal income of an alien and/or citizen of Georgia and if a citizen of Georgia is of retirement age or recipient of social benefits – a document certifying the receipt of state pension or social benefits. The amount on an alien’s bank account which shall not be less than the amount of the state pension may also be considered as receipt of income;
- 3x4 cm photo.

How long does it take to consider an issue of granting a permanent permission to stay and what is the fee for the mentioned service?

The issue of granting a permanent permission to stay is considered in 30^th calendar days and on the 30^th calendar days the service fee is GEL 500. Expedited service fee is GEL 650 on the 20^th calendar day.

What documents are required to file an electronic application for a residence permit of a spouse of a citizen of Georgia?

The following documents shall be attached electronically to an online application for a residence permit of a spouse of a citizen of Georgia:

A copy of an alien’s travel document;
A copy of a document certifying legal stay in Georgia; A document certifying family relationship with a citizen of Georgia;
A document certifying legal income of an alien and/or a citizen of Georgia and if a citizen of Georgia is of retirement age or recipient of social benefits – a document certifying the receipt of the state pension or social benefits. The amount on an alien’s bank account the monthly amount of which considering the term of the residence permit of a spouse of a citizen of Georgia shall not be less than twice the amount of subsistence minimum of an average consumer in Georgia may also be considered as income;
3x4 cm photo.

What is the period of review of the issue of issuance of a residence permit of a spouse of a citizen of Georgia and what are the fees for the aforementioned service?

The issue of issuance of a residence permit of a spouse of a citizen of Georgia shall be reviewed on the 90th calendar day and the service fee is GEL 500.

What documents are required to apply online for a residence permit for investment purposes?

Online application for a residence permit for investment purposes should be electronically accompanied by the following documents:

For an alien wishing to obtain a residence permit for investment purposes:
- Photocopy of a document evidencing alien’s lawful stay in Georgia.
- Document proving that investment of the least USD 300 000 was made in Georgia (an audit report issued by a certified auditor) or a document proving title to immovable property (except agricultural land plot) on the territory of Georgia the market value of which exceeds USD 300 000 equivalent in GEL.
- Document proving market value of immovable property (report of a certified appraiser accredited by Legal Entity of Public Law – Unified National Body of Accreditation – Accreditation Center).
- Written recommendation issued by a member of the Government of Georgia or by three citizens of Georgia having the authority to represent a Georgian-based business entity.
- 3x4 cm photo.
For a family member of an alien having a residence permit for investment purposes: <
- Photocopy of a document evidencing alien’s lawful stay in Georgia.
- Photocopy of a residence permit of an alien having a residence permit for investment purposes.
- Document evidencing kinship with an alien having a residence permit for investment purposes.
- 3x4 cm photo.

Note: In case of investment, a foreigner holding investment residence permit on the grounds of making investment in the amount of USD 300 000, is obliged to submit annually in the period of holding investment residence permit until the end of each year of the period of validity of investment residence permit information from LEPL Revenue Service to the Agency on annual turnover from their entrepreneurial activity in Georgia proving annual turnover of at least USD 50 000 equivalent in GEL from entrepreneurial activity in Georgia in the first year and of at least USD 100 000 equivalent in GEL in the second year and of at least USD 120 000 equivalent in GEL in the third, fourth and fifth years. A person holding investment residence permit issued based on ownership of immovable property in the value of at least USD 300 000 equivalent in GEL is obliged to retain the title to the immovable property that served as the grounds for issuing investment residence permit or to the immovable property replaced in observance of the condition prescribed by the law.

What documents are required to apply online for a residence permit for investment purposes?

Online application for a residence permit for investment purposes should be electronically accompanied by the following documents:

For an alien wishing to obtain a residence permit for investment purposes:
- Photocopy of an alien’s travel document.
- Photocopy of a document evidencing alien’s lawful stay in Georgia.
- Document proving that investment of the least USD 300 000 was made in Georgia (an audit report issued by a certified auditor) or a document proving title to immovable property (except agricultural land plot) on the territory of Georgia the market value of which exceeds USD 300 000 equivalent in GEL.
- Document proving market value of immovable property (report of a certified appraiser accredited by Legal Entity of Public Law – Unified National Body of Accreditation – Accreditation Center).
- Written recommendation issued by a member of the Government of Georgia or by three citizens of Georgia having the authority to represent a Georgian-based business entity.
- 3x4 cm photo.
For a family member of an alien having a residence permit for investment purposes:
- Photocopy of an alien’s travel document.
- Photocopy of a document evidencing alien’s lawful stay in Georgia.
- Photocopy of a residence permit of an alien having a residence permit for investment purposes.
- Document evidencing kinship with an alien having a residence permit for investment purposes.
- 3x4 cm photo.

How long does it take to consider an issue of granting a residence permit for investment purposes and what is the fee for the mentioned service?

The issue of granting a residence permit for investment purposes is considered in 30^th calendar days and on the 30^th calendar days the service fee is GEL 300. Expedited service fee is GEL 450 on the 20th calendar day and GEL 600 - within 10 calendar days.

What documents are required to apply online for a short-term residence permit?

Online application for a short-term residence permit should be electronically accompanied by the following documents:
- Photocopy of an alien’s travel document.
- Photocopy of a document evidencing alien’s lawful stay in Georgia.
- Document evidencing an alien’s right of ownership of real property within the territory of Georgia (other than agricultural land) with its market value exceeding USD 150 000 equivalent in GEL.
- Document evidencing market value of the real property defined in subparagraph “d” of this paragraph (market value be established by a certified assessor of a body accredited by the Legal Entity under Public Law Unified National Accreditation Body - Accreditation Centre).
- 3x4 cm photo.
Online application for a short-term residence permit filed by a spouse and child/children of an alien who has already been granted a short-term residence permit should be electronically accompanied by the following documents:
- Photocopy of an alien’s travel document;
- Photocopy of a document evidencing alien’s lawful stay in Georgia
- Photocopy of a residence permit of an alien who has been granted a short-term residence permit
- Document evidencing kinship with an alien who has been granted a short-term residence permit
- 3x4 cm photo

How long does it take to consider an issue of granting a short-term residence permit and what is the fee for the mentioned service?

The issue of granting a short-term residence permit is considered in 30^th calendar days and on the 30^th calendar days the service fee is GEL 300. Expedited service fee is GEL 450 on the 20th calendar day and GEL 600 - within 10 calendar days.

What documents are required to apply online for a lifelong residence permit?

Online application for a lifelong residence permit should be electronically accompanied by the following documents:

For an alien who held an investment residence permit during 5 years issued on the basis of the investment of USD 300 000 equivalent in GEL carried out in Georgia:
- copy of an alien’s travel document;
- copy of an investment residence permit issued on the basis of the investment carried out in Georgia in the amount of USD 300 000 equivalent in GEL;
- information on the turnover of the fifth year after the issuance of an investment residence permit, evidencing the annual turnover of the fifth year in the amount of not less than USD 120 000 equivalent in GEL;
- 3x4 cm photo.
For an alien who held an investment residence permit during 5 years issued on the basis of owning a real thing in Georgia, the value of which exceeds USD 300 000 equivalent in GEL:
- copy of an alien’s travel document;
- copy of an investment residence card/residence permit issued on the basis of owning a real thing, the value of which exceeds USD 300 000 equivalent in GEL, and a certificate issued by the Legal Entity of Public Law - National Agency of Public Registry on the ownership of the real thing during the period of 5 years in total following the issuance of a residence permit, on the basis of the ownership of which he/she obtained an investment residence permit, or a certificate of ownership of a real thing substituted through the observance of the requirement provided for by Article 21(13) of the Law of Georgia on Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons;
- 3x4 cm photo.
For a family member of an alien holding an investment residence permit:
- copy of an alien’s travel document;
- copy of a document evidencing legal stay in Georgia;
- copy of an investment residence permit of an alien;
- copy of a document of kinship with an alien holding an investment residence permit;
- 3x4 cm photo.

Note: In order to obtain a lifelong residence permit, an alien shall apply to the Public Service Development Agency before the expiration of the 5-year validity period of an investment residence permit. If an alien holding an investment residence permit applies to the Agency for a lifelong residence permit, the investment residence permit will be retained until the Agency makes a relevant decision.

How long does it take to consider an issue of granting lifelong residence permit and what is the fee for the mentioned service?

The issue of granting a lifelong residence permit is considered in 30 calendar days and on the 30^th calendar day, the service fee is GEL 500. Expedited processing fee is GEL 650 within 20 calendar days.

What technical means are needed for submitting/registering an online application?

To apply online, you will need a webcam, an earphone and a microphone.

How can I pay the service fee?

Service fee can be paid online via plastic card following registration of an online application or in cash at any banks of Georgia.

How do I understand whether application has been registered or not?

In case of successful registration of application, a notification on successful fulfillment of action will be sent to the e-mail indicated in your application. The notification will also include your application number and code according to which you can view your application and contact operator via webcam at any time.

Note:Please note that the application will be considered accepted after making a video call by the applicant to a remote service employee for video recording.

How can I obtain an opinion prepared by the Agency on issuance of a residence permit?

You can obtain an opinion prepared by the Agency at the website using your application number and code.

In what cases may I be refused to apply online for a residence permit?

Online application may be accepted if electronic communication provides for direct visual contact between the applicant and a person authorized for accepting application. In case of emergence of reasonable doubt regarding applicant’s identity or other circumstances essential for issuance of a residence permit, relevant official may refuse to accept an online application.