In recent years, the European investment immigration policy has been tightened step by step, but Georgia has gone in the opposite direction by launching a brand new immigration policy - Georgia Special Contribution (Citizenship) Program, which opens up a fast track of identity planning for global investors.

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Georgia Investment Immigration

Georgia, known as the “cradle of wine”, is located in the Eurasian junction, north of Russia, west of the Black Sea, south of Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan.

In addition, Georgia maintains close economic and trade relations with the European Union, CIS member states, Turkey, China and many other places.

According to Article 17.2 of the Georgian Citizenship Law, foreigners who have made significant contributions to Georgia can obtain citizenship directly.

Investment Methods (three options):

❶ Business Investment: Setting up a business in Georgia with an investment of at least EUR 3 million and employing at least 10 local employees.

❷ Fund Investment: Invest 2 million euros in a government-designated fund for a period of five years, at the end of which the full amount will be returned without interest.

❸ Direct donation: 300,000 EUR to a government-specified project (only 250,000 EUR during the promotional period).

Georgia and Turkey are the only countries in Europe that allow citizenship through direct donation, but while Turkey has a minimum investment of $400,000, Georgia is more cost-competitive with a lower threshold of €250,000 (for the promotional period).

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Georgia Passport Advantages

► Program Advantages

Georgia's Special Contribution (Citizenship) Program is highlighted by its low cost, cost-effective and fast approval speed.

The program has no immigration supervision, no residency requirements, no need to take language exams or academic certification, while allowing the retention of the original nationality, and the application process is simple, the processing cycle takes only 6 months.

► Identity Advantages

As of 2024, Georgian passport holders will be able to enter 135 countries and regions, including the Schengen area and most of the European Union countries, visa-free or visa-on-arrival, so it can be said that “a card in hand, the world I have”~.

In addition, Georgia has been awarded the status of EU candidate country by the end of 2023, and is expected to join the EU in the future. By that time, Georgian passport holders will have the opportunity to become EU citizens, and the value of their status will increase.

► Business Advantages

As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Georgia enjoys Most Favored Nation (MFN) status with all member countries. In addition, Georgia has signed Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) agreements with the U.S., Canada, Switzerland, and Japan, and GSP+ agreements with the European Union and Turkey, which allow imported and exported goods to enjoy preferential tariffs or zero tariffs.

At the same time, Georgia is listed as a white-listed country for account opening, and can open international accounts in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and other places, as well as in its own country.

► Springboard to the United States

Georgia is a U.S. E2 visa contracting party, investors can apply for an E2 visa to the U.S. after three years of residence in Georgia.

The Georgian Special Contribution (Citizenship) Program is certainly an attractive option for investors who wish to obtain European status quickly.

If you are interested in applying for a passport from this country, please contact Nebula Sea International and we will provide you with customized services.