D2 Professional Activities Visa
Georgia
Last updated: December 24, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$120-$180
30 days
Medium
About this Visa
The D2 visa lets professionals work in Georgia for activities like science, sports, art, teaching, and freelancing. You can stay in Georgia while doing your professional work. This visa is available to people from almost any country. You can do things like: conduct scientific research, play sports, perform art, teach classes, freelance online, intern, volunteer, or work as a journalist. The visa recognizes these as professional activities (not regular employment). IMPORTANT: Starting March 1, 2026, you'll need an additional work permit to do these activities. The D2 visa alone won't be enough. Plan ahead if you're applying now.
Key Benefits
- Work in your professional field - Scientists, athletes, artists, teachers, freelancers can all work
- Bring your family - Your spouse and children under 18 can get residence permits too
- Travel in and out - You can enter and leave Georgia multiple times during your visa validity
- Live in Georgia - You can convert to a longer residence permit while already in Georgia
- Path to permanent stay - After 6 years, you can get permanent residency. After 10 years, you can become a citizen
- Healthcare options - Use private hospitals and clinics (bring health insurance)
- Multiple re-entries - No need to get a new visa each time you leave and return
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have relevant skills or experience in your professional field
- Must have enough money to support yourself
- No serious criminal record
- Must have a real, documented reason for coming (scientist, athlete, etc.)
- No language requirements
- No health tests required (but insurance is required)
Financial Requirement
If you're a freelancer or self-employed: You need to show $18,500+ annual income. If you work in education or healthcare: You need to show $12,950+ annual income.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be good for 3+ months after visa expires
- Visa application formFilled-out application form
- Recent photo4x5 cm, white background, not older than 6 months
- Proof of fundsBank statement covering last 3 months
- Proof of accommodationHotel booking, apartment lease, or invitation from friend
- Travel insuranceEUR 30,000 medical coverage minimum
- Activity-specific documentsLetter from research institution (scientists), event registration (athletes), job offer (teachers), client contracts (freelancers), or organization acceptance letter (volunteers/interns)
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.