Georgia Sees Record Surge in Foreign Citizenship Applications in 2024
Georgia has witnessed a surge in foreign nationals seeking residence and citizenship in 2024. The country offers investment-based residence permits, leading to a significant increase in applications.
In 2024, a total of 3,587 individuals were granted Georgian citizenship. This figure marks a substantial rise of 476 cases compared to the previous year. The State Services Development Agency (SSDA) oversees the citizenship process, which can be obtained through various means such as birth, naturalization, presidential decision, restoration, adoption, and descent.
The majority of new citizens in 2024 hailed from Russia, with 2,361 individuals obtaining Georgian citizenship. This was followed by 251 Germans and 175 Ukrainians. However, Georgia generally prohibits dual citizenship, and exceptions are made by the President. In 2024, 1,592 people lost their Georgian citizenship, primarily due to acquiring Russian nationality.
Georgia's investment-based residence permits and flexible citizenship pathways have attracted a considerable number of foreign nationals in 2024. Despite the increase, Georgia does not operate a 'citizenship by investment' or 'Golden Passport' scheme, maintaining a balance between attracting foreign investment and preserving its citizenship integrity.
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