Obtaining citizenship by naturalization establishes a solid legal bond between an individual and the State of Georgia, granting the person all the rights and duties possessed by any other Georgian citizen. Unlike citizenship by birth, naturalization is an acquired right obtained only by meeting strict legal preconditions. It is a strategic process requiring long-term planning, as it is based on the duration of residence in Georgia, the degree of integration, and state interests. Naturalization is not just a formal application; it is the individual proving to the state that they deserve to be a full member of Georgian society.
This service covers the analysis and management of all legal grounds for naturalization. It includes assessing the client's eligibility for one of the four main forms of naturalization: 1) Ordinary procedure (10 years of residence); 2) Simplified procedure (marriage to a Georgian citizen and 5 years of residence); 3) Exceptional procedure (based on state interest, e.g., investments, sports, science); and 4) Restoration procedure (for former citizens). Lawyers help determine which path is most realistic for you, evaluate your border crossing history against the "continuous residence" threshold, and prepare reasoned arguments for why you should be granted citizenship.
The naturalization service is critical for people with complex immigration histories. For example, a businessman who has been in Georgia for 10 years but travels frequently may have violated the continuous residence limit of 90 days absence per year. Or a family where one spouse is a Georgian citizen and the other is a foreigner, wishing to regularize unified citizenship status for their children. The exceptional procedure is particularly interesting for individuals who have made significant investments in the Georgian economy or achieved success in arts and sports and wish to represent the country. Also, members of the historical diaspora seeking to restore legal ties with their ancestral homeland find this service essential.
The legal framework for naturalization is based on the "Organic Law of Georgia on Georgian Citizenship" and the Constitution of Georgia. The law stipulates strict criteria: knowledge of the state language (except for the exceptional procedure), lawful residence in Georgia, and possession of real estate or a job. "Continuous residence" implies that the person must not have been outside Georgia for more than 90 days per year during the qualifying period. Deviations from these rules are possible only in rare cases with valid reasons (e.g., medical treatment, study). The lawyer's role is to legally justify these valid reasons and present them to the Commission.
The process begins with an in-depth legal audit: studying your passport, border crossing data, and documents. Then a strategy is developed—whether to pursue the ordinary procedure or if the exceptional procedure is more viable. The next stage is gathering evidence (real estate extracts, investment audits, marriage certificates). This is followed by formal application submission, testing, and finally, the Commission's decision. If successful, the President issues a decree, and you receive your ID card and passport.
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