Do you need travel insurance specifically covering Georgia and a residence permit to stay in Tbilisi for about a year?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Many foreign nationals can stay in Georgia for up to 365 days without a residence permit, so you usually do not need a Georgian residence permit for a one-year stay in Tbilisi. Travel insurance is usually not a formal entry requirement, but it is best to carry a policy that explicitly covers Georgia, as airlines, landlords, or private clinics may ask for it.
What the community said
If you plan to live in Tbilisi for about a year, the key rule is usually the 365-day stay allowed without a residence permit. For a standard long stay in the city, you normally do not need a Georgian residence permit if your stay fits within that limit.
13 days ago 365 days
For entry, it is safer to carry an insurance policy that explicitly lists Georgia in the coverage area, not just a vague “all countries” wording. In practice, this is easier to show at the border, when arranging long-term housing, or when visiting private clinics in Tbilisi.
13 days ago Insurance explicitly covering Georgia
If you intend to stay longer than a year, then residence permit options and documents depend on your reason, such as work, study, marriage, business, or property. But for a stay of “about a year” in Tbilisi, people usually first rely on the visa-free stay period rather than preparing residence permit papers in advance.
13 days ago Residence permit based on legal grounds