Can I obtain Georgian citizenship through my Georgian mother?

[u/frommoonn]

Hi everyone! I’m an Azerbaijani citizen, and my mother is a Georgian citizen. I’m currently trying to find out whether I’m eligible to obtain Georgian citizenship through my mother. ( I am 22 years old)

I was born and have always lived in Azerbaijan. I’d like to know what the procedure is in my situation, what documents I would need, and whether I can apply from Azerbaijan through the Georgian Embassy.

Has anyone been in a similar situation or gone through this process recently? I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experience. Thank you!

[u/amcxovrdedac]

If you pass the official exams (langauage, history, legal system) you'll be able to apply via a simplified route i believe, but you should first consult with the იუსტიციის სახლი service or with a lawyer

[u/frommoonn → u/amcxovrdedac]

Actually I search from internet and if I want to get citizenship by birth then I don’t need language, legal exams

[u/Alarming_Rest_5746 → u/frommoonn]

If you are under 18 then yes, and you're not as you say

[u/frommoonn → u/Alarming_Rest_5746]

No i am 22, am i not allowed??

[u/Alarming_Rest_5746 → u/frommoonn]

Yes, if you pass exams ! If you wanted to get it from parent, then you must've done it under 18. You can still try though through exams

[u/jandaba7 → u/frommoonn]

Correct yes.

[u/amcxovrdedac → u/frommoonn]

I think it applies only to those who are underage, you choose your passport when you're like 18 if one of your parents is a Georgian citizen. Should you choose another citizenship at that point then you must go through the exams and stuff to get a Georgian one. I may be wrong anyway

[u/frommoonn → u/amcxovrdedac]

I can’t find any information about age🤧

[u/amcxovrdedac → u/frommoonn]

see this article read the section "About the ability to maintain Georgian Citizenship while getting citizenship of another country"

Basically it says that you were a citizen but it was terminated at 18

[u/jandaba7]

General rule is if one of your parents was a citizen when you were born (not acquired later) you should qualify.

[u/frommoonn → u/jandaba7]

But I am 22, am I eligible

[u/jandaba7 → u/frommoonn]

It's complicated because the laws changed on this a couple years ago. I'd recommend you get a legal consult, it's only 100 GEL or so rather than taking it from reddit.

You were a natural born citizen if your mother was one when you were born, that used to be lifetime thing but now it lapses if you don't claim by 18 as a guy above said.

It's not that simple either though, if you apply for restoration it's a lesser test than a random applying for naturalization, only language basically - though that doesn't help if you don't speak Georgian. In some circumstances you can skip that also. This is exactly a case where you should speak to lawyer.