Schengen visa application from Georgia: requirements for foreign residents

If you are a third-country national living in Georgia, a Schengen application raises two questions before any paperwork: which consulate you should apply to, and whether your residence status in Georgia is sufficient.

The main-destination rule

You apply to the consulate of the country that is the main destination of your trip — where you will spend the most days. If the days are split evenly between several countries, you apply to the consulate of the country of first entry into the Schengen zone.

Residence status in Georgia

Consulates expect applicants to be lawfully resident in the country of application. For foreign nationals this generally means holding a Georgian residence permit; tourist or visa-free presence is usually not sufficient. The specifics vary by consulate, so confirm before assembling the file.

Core document set

• Valid travel passport.
• Georgian residence permit, or another document proving lawful residence.
• Completed application form and a biometric photograph.
• Insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage for the full trip.
• Flight and accommodation reservations covering the whole itinerary.
• Proof of sufficient funds — bank statements.
• Evidence of employment or other ties to your country of residence.

Consular fee

A type C visa costs €90 as of June 2024, paid at the consulate. Fees change — always check the current amount on the consulate's official page before you apply.

At a consultation we review the itinerary, identify the correct consulate, and build a document list matched to your residence status. The decision itself rests with the consul.