ENTRANCE
REFUSAL ON THE
STATE BORDER
REFUSAL ON THE
STATE BORDER
The Georgian Border Security Service has the right to review the purpose of a visit and other legal grounds for entry into Georgia. Unfortunately, some foreigners may be refused entry for various reasons:
- Unacceptability of stay due to foreign policy considerations
- Well-founded suspicions of illegal stay in Georgia
- Previous expulsion from Georgia within the last three years
- Lack of information about the purpose of travel
- Other cases as outlined by Georgian legislation
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ACCESS TO TERRITORY
LEGAL EXPERTISE
- Invalid or non-relevant documents, including a visa that cannot be confirmed
- Submission of incomplete or false data
- High probability of endangering state security and/or public order in Georgia
- Being banned from entering due to unpaid fines or violation of migration rules
- Lack of travel/health insurance or sufficient funds for stay and return
Despite the outlined legal reasons for refusal, many individuals face a vague justification: "Other reasons envisaged by Georgian legislation." The most common issue cited is a probable violation of the Law of Georgia on Occupied Territories, which strictly restricts economic activities and free movement in these territories.
There are additional circumstances under which entry can be denied, such as: Pending criminal proceedings for international crimes, including terrorism, drug trafficking, and human trafficking (Article 3 of the Georgian Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons).
There are additional circumstances under which entry can be denied, such as: Pending criminal proceedings for international crimes, including terrorism, drug trafficking, and human trafficking (Article 3 of the Georgian Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons).
GENERAL PRINCEPLES
FAMILY UNIT
Article 3 of the Georgian Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
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HUMAN RIGHTS
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Article 3 of the Georgian Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons and Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights
THE BEST INTERESTS
OF CHILDREN
OF CHILDREN
Article 3 of the Georgian Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons and the Convention on the Rights of the Child
THE RESTRICTIONS UNDER
THE LEGISLATION OF GEORGIA
THE LEGISLATION OF GEORGIA
Article 3 of the Georgian Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons
APPEALING A NEGATIVE DECISION
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Timeframe:
Within 1 month after a negative administrative decision
Court:
Tbilisi City Court (First Instance)
Consideration Period:
Generally does not exceed 3 months
Within 1 month after a negative administrative decision
Court:
Tbilisi City Court (First Instance)
Consideration Period:
Generally does not exceed 3 months
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL
JUDICIAL APPEAL
Timeframe:
Within 10 working days
Methods:
Confirmation:
It is strongly recommended to call the police to confirm receipt and registration of the appeal. Typically, the MIA sends proof via email.
Consideration Period:
Up to 1 month, extendable to 2 months under difficult circumstances
Within 10 working days
Methods:
- Personal visit of an attorney (power of attorney can be notarised in any other country)
- Online via www.police.ge
Confirmation:
It is strongly recommended to call the police to confirm receipt and registration of the appeal. Typically, the MIA sends proof via email.
Consideration Period:
Up to 1 month, extendable to 2 months under difficult circumstances
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HOW IT WORKS?
Any negative decision from the Border Security Service (Patrol Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs) can be appealed in two stages:
SUCCESSFUL APPEALS
WHEN APPEALS ARE LIKELY TO SUCCEED
Illegal administrative decisions can be challenged as illegal administrative acts. However, cases may be complicated by the use of classified information by the Security Service, which can make effective litigation challenging. Nonetheless, there are situations where access to Georgia must be granted despite legal violations or other reasons:
Family Residing in Georgia
CHILDREN RESIDING IN GEORGIA AND/OR ATTENDING A SCHOOL
These scenarios often ensure access due to the protection of family unity under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and the rights of children under the International Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Additional Grounds for Cancelling a Negative Decision:
PROPERTY IN GEORGIA
EMPLOYMENT IN GEORGIA
Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights, Article 1.
Including entrepreneurship. European Social Charter.
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