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MountainLovers

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Australian looking for information about Georgia

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Australian

Lives in Kutaisi, Imereti

Speaks English

Registration: 21 January 2017

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MountainLovers created a thread
4 years ago

English Language Banking in Georgia

Hi everyone. Does anyone have any experience with a Georgian bank business account where all online transactions and activity statements are provided / recorded in the english language? So far I know that TBC and Bank of Georgia do not offer ... Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Georgia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Georgia forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

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Options are clearly described and process for each option is simple enough if you qualify. Justice Hall is very helpful for all enquiries and guidance about requirements. English speaking staff are available. Start here: ... Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
7 years ago
MountainLovers

Obtaining Residency Card - Major Problem If You Rent by MountainLovers

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION IF YOU RENT AND WANT TO APPLY FOR A RESIDENCY CARD When the information was gathered about the steps to obtain an official residency card, the government staff did NOT include one ESSENTIAL item that applies if you are ...

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This is very easy to verify at the Justice House. Tell them you want to know the rules for applying for the 300K GEL PERMANENT INVESTMENT Residency visa. The process is different to applying for a work visa which is only TEMPORARY residency. We ... Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
7 years ago
mathew12

import procedures by mathew12

If you have company in Tbilisi and residence visa for UAE can we import our personnel belongings and household on the name of the company.

MountainLovers

No. You wil be subject to import duty and full VAT on all personal belongings above a certain very low value. This is unless you invested 300K and can apply for a PERMANENT Investment Residency Visa. You must have this visa before you try and bring ... Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
7 years ago
MountainLovers

Obtaining Residency Card - Major Problem If You Rent by MountainLovers

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION IF YOU RENT AND WANT TO APPLY FOR A RESIDENCY CARD When the information was gathered about the steps to obtain an official residency card, the government staff did NOT include one ESSENTIAL item that applies if you are ...

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Yes exparrot, I confirm this is the same form (number 3) that we received. I have now checked our rental agreement. Ours did NOT include the message you quoted in your post above: "The Lessor represents that she owns the premises and is ... Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
7 years ago
MountainLovers

Obtaining Residency Card - Major Problem If You Rent by MountainLovers

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION IF YOU RENT AND WANT TO APPLY FOR A RESIDENCY CARD When the information was gathered about the steps to obtain an official residency card, the government staff did NOT include one ESSENTIAL item that applies if you are ...

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Hi again, Further clarifications Just to be clear: The Justice House accepted the application and approved it for temporary residency - but they would not issue the residency card without the extra proof about actually living at the address. ... Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
7 years ago
MountainLovers

Obtaining Residency Card - Major Problem If You Rent by MountainLovers

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION IF YOU RENT AND WANT TO APPLY FOR A RESIDENCY CARD When the information was gathered about the steps to obtain an official residency card, the government staff did NOT include one ESSENTIAL item that applies if you are ...

MountainLovers

Hi, Our experience is with the Justice House in Kutaisi. They would not accept the lease and refused to issue the residency card. Perhaps there was some particular problem that they did not mention about the lease. Maybe it did not include th ... Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
7 years ago
MountainLovers

Obtaining Residency Card - Major Problem If You Rent by MountainLovers

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION IF YOU RENT AND WANT TO APPLY FOR A RESIDENCY CARD When the information was gathered about the steps to obtain an official residency card, the government staff did NOT include one ESSENTIAL item that applies if you are ...

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AMENDED the above posting: LATEST INFORMATION When a foreigner cannot get their lessor to sign the necessary papers confirming that the foreigner is renting and living in their property, then the government allows an alternative method. The ... Read More

MountainLovers created a thread
7 years ago

Obtaining Residency Card - Major Problem If You Rent

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION IF YOU RENT AND WANT TO APPLY FOR A RESIDENCY CARD When the information was gathered about the steps to obtain an official residency card, the government staff did NOT include one ESSENTIAL item that applies if you are ... Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
7 years ago
Steven96813

How does the 1 year visa work for US citizens? by Steven96813

Hi, I am a US citizen, reading about the 1 year visa to Georgia but then sometimes it says you can only stay 90 days in a 180 day period. So which one is it? Is it a 1 year continuous stay visa or not? Can anyone point me to a link, even the ...

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Currently you will just be given an entry stamp and you can stay for 1 year. You do not receive any 'visa' - it is an automatic right to stay for people who come from the list of approved countries, like USA, Australia etc. Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
7 years ago
migha

Is it allowed for to transform tourist visa into work visa? by migha

PLEASE Is it allowed for ((egyptians)) to transform tourist visa into work visa in Georgia? and if it is possible, what are the required documents needed for that? if you know please help and many thanks in advance

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You can open a bank account in Georgia when you have atourist visa. You can open a company in georgia, with yourself as director and shareholder. It costs 100 GEL to register a company. You can take the new company documents to the Government ... Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
8 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Georgia by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Georgia? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Georgia? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...

MountainLovers

Hi Lexanna, Thank you for your clear and honest posts on this forum. Are you currently living in Georgia, or are you still away? We do not live in Georgia so we are looking for a reliable person to do a few things for us in Georgia. You can ... Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
8 years ago
nikoloztravel

Exemption of individual from import taxes of Georgia. by nikoloztravel

There are many cases where a Georgian legislation make exemptions on legal person and individuals, in this topic i want to inform travelers who are crossing the borders of Georgia, that Georgian legislation makes exemption on import tax to ...

MountainLovers

Hi Nicoloztravel, Thank you for your posting about import customs issues. You said: " E.T.C there are also exemptions for persons or families who are going to live in Georgia and many other cases. if someone is interested in particular ... Read More

MountainLovers replied to a thread
8 years ago
Angeldust3373

Retiring in Georgia by Angeldust3373

Hello All, my husband and i are planing on moving to Georgia to retire , we are also planing on buying our first home here, any advice on how to find a home and the best places to live ? we are also wondering how dog friendly is Georgia ?

MountainLovers

Hi Angeldust3373 and friends, I did not know that it was possible to obtain a residency visa to retire in Georgia. Are you thinking to just enter on a 365 day visa, and then try to renew it each year? Or buy a property worth more than USD35k ... Read More