The Georgian government previously extended the departure period for foreigners until December 31, 2020, and now the period of stay in Georgia for foreigners has been extended until July 1, 2021, they write Georgia news.
Foreign citizens without a residence permit who were in the country legally on March 14, 2020, stayed in the country for more than 365 days and were unable to leave the country due to border closures may remain until July 1. 2021, no penalty. More information available Here .
This was reported by the US Embassy in Tbilisi.
“The US Embassy does not provide advice to US citizens on how to manage their personal immigration status in Georgia. However, out of an abundance of caution, US citizens should assume that this date will not be extended further and therefore begin taking appropriate action now. . One option may be to leave the country before July 1 and apply for a re-entry permit under the appropriate programs, offered by the Government of Georgia (for example, as a business traveler, remote worker or student). Another option may be to continue residence permit . Please note, however, that the Embassy is currently unable to provide notary services in connection with a residence permit application."
says in publications published by the US Embassy.
Further, the Embassy published the following information to assist foreign citizens:
“Действия, которые необходимо предпринять:
- The visitspage ourembassy dedicated to COVID-19, to receive information about conditions in Georgia and the resumption of regular consular services.
- Reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 by following the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). VisitCDC Traveler Health Page and check outNotification about the statetraveler health CDC для Джорджии “.
