Georgia
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Tbilisi
- Population
- 3,935,766
- 2025
- Area
- 69,700 km²
- Official language
- Georgian
- Currency
- Georgian Lari
- GEL
- GDP per capita
- US$9,692
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Georgia permits dual citizenship only with state approval: citizens need consent before naturalising abroad, and foreigners must renounce unless granted citizenship by presidential exception.
Georgia (Asia) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #26/145 (88.5/100). Lowest relative position: Investment Migration ROI — #32/50 (46.0/100). The passport ranks #43/198 and reaches 139 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 66.0/100 (#70/199). On the entry side, 103/197 passports can enter Georgia without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Georgia.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity58.8
- Safety & Stability72.4
- Economy & Income66.7
- Education69.8
- Environment & Clean Water74.5
- Infrastructure80.9
- Digital Connectivity74.1
- Equality67.1
- Learning Quality39.5
- Educational Attainment86.2
- Expected Years of Schooling84.8
- Education Spending70.1
- Basic Access84.0
- Violent Crime96.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism43.4
- Law Enforcement & Order55.4
- Road Safety70.1
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes83.2
- Coverage & Access84.4
- Health Workforce & Facilities62.2
- Spending & Investment24.2
- Financial Protection19.1
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends87.5
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security74.3
- Rule of Law & Property Rights55.5
- Political Stability43.4
- Institutions & Regulation65.0
- Financial Soundness93.1
- Monetary Stability61.3
- Freedom of Capital Movement80.0
- Education69.8
- Healthcare58.8
- Safety72.4
- Quality of Life69.5
- Cost of living75.5
- Passport62.8
- Passport62.8
- Quality of Life69.5
- Safety72.4
- Healthcare58.8
- Purchasing power & price stability48.6
- Education69.8
- Wealth Protection64.9
- Tax88.5
- Cost of living75.5
- Healthcare58.8
- Safety72.4
- Quality of Life69.5
- Tax88.5
- Wealth Protection64.9
- Affordable Prices81.6
- Price Stability61.3
- Purchasing power45.4
At a glance
Entering Georgia
- Visa-free: 103 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 32 passports
- Consular visa required: 62 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 10/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Georgian Citizenship by Exception (Organic Law on Citizenship, Art. 17)
- Short-Term (Investment/Property) Residence Permit
Frequently asked questions about Georgia
What is the capital of Georgia?
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi.
What is the population of Georgia?
According to the World Bank, Georgia had a population of 3,935,766 in 2025.
What is the official language of Georgia?
The official language of Georgia is Georgian.
What currency does Georgia use?
Georgia uses the Georgian Lari (GEL).
Does Georgia allow dual citizenship?
Georgia permits dual citizenship only with state approval: citizens need consent before naturalising abroad, and foreigners must renounce unless granted citizenship by presidential exception.
How strong is the Georgia passport?
The Georgia passport ranks #43 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 139 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Georgia passport holders?
Holders of the Georgia passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 60 destinations and need an e-Visa for 48. Full list: Georgia passport page.
How many passports can enter Georgia without applying for a visa in advance?
103 of 197 passports can enter Georgia without applying for a consular visa in advance: 103 visa-free. 32 need an e-Visa and 62 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Georgia offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Georgia: Georgian Citizenship by Exception (Organic Law on Citizenship, Art. 17) and Short-Term (Investment/Property) Residence Permit. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Georgia?
In Georgia, Short-Term (Investment/Property) Residence Permit requires a minimum investment starting from US$150,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Georgia?
In Georgia, an application under Short-Term (Investment/Property) Residence Permit takes about 1–2 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Georgia through these programmes?
Georgian Citizenship by Exception (Organic Law on Citizenship, Art. 17) grants citizenship directly; through Short-Term (Investment/Property) Residence Permit, citizenship of Georgia is possible after about 10 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Georgia?
In Georgia, Georgian Citizenship by Exception (Organic Law on Citizenship, Art. 17) requires 0 days of physical presence a year and Short-Term (Investment/Property) Residence Permit 0 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Georgia?
Short-Term (Investment/Property) Residence Permit can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Georgia strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Georgia is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#26 of 145) and weakest on the Investment Migration ROI (#32 of 50).
How does Georgia rank for quality of life?
Georgia scores 69.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #85 of 211.
Is Georgia expensive to live in?
Georgia scores 75.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #72 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Georgia?
Georgia scores 72.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #90 of 203.
How does Georgia rank for healthcare?
Georgia scores 58.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #88 of 192.
How does Georgia rank for education?
Georgia scores 69.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #66 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
