Registration of a person residing in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions with a personal number is an identification mechanism created for neutral and humanitarian purposes and it does not imply the acquisition of Georgian citizenship.
Personal number is a unique identification data of a person, which cannot be changed. A personal number is assigned to a person during registration process based on the place of residence (inter alia when registering without specifying the address).
Following the receipt of a personal number, a person residing in Abkhazia or Tskhinvali region gains an opportunity to participate in healthcare programs and benefit from a number of (inter alia free) services, enroll and study at various higher educational institutions, receive funding/grant, establish a company, start an economic activity, open a bank account, etc.
Which documents are required for registration and personal number assignment?
An application for the assignment of a personal number should be submitted by an adult, legal representative/guardian/caregiver/or supporter, or authorized person to any territorial service of the Public Service Development Agency (Civil Registry), any branch of the Public Service Hall, or use the Agency's remote service.
A remote application form is available at - https://sda.gov.ge/?page_id=15534 - https://sda.gov.ge/?page_id=22311).
In case the documents are submitted in electronic form, within 5 days following the registration of the application, the interested person is obliged to submit all necessary documents in hard copy.
One of the following personal identification documents should be submitted for registration and personal number assignment:
- Former USSR passport, or the so-called passport issued in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions, birth or identity certificate;
- Any document certifying (legitimate) residence in Abkhazia or Tskhinvali region;
- Biometric photo - size 3.5 X 4.5 cm, in electronic form (photo can be taken on site).
Which documents can be used to establish the fact of (legitimate) residence in the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region (former Autonomous District of South Ossetia)?
- A record in former USSR passport concerning the person's place of residence;
- A certificate issued by the Government of the A/R of Abkhazia or the Temporary Administration of the former Autonomous District of South Ossetia, certifying the fact of residence in the relevant territory;
- In case of a minor/person receiving support, as well as a person born after December 31, 1992 – birth certificate or another document confirming person’s identity and any document certifying the residence of the parent(s)/guardian/caregiver in Abkhazia or Tskhinvali region, or a neutral ID card/neutral travel document;
- Any other document certifying the fact of residence in the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region (former Autonomous District of South Ossetia).
Registration fee and period
The authorized institution registers the person within 10 working days from the submission of the documents defined by the law. Registration of a person and assignment of a personal number is free of charge.
What technical means are necessary for online submission of an application?
For online submission of an application a camera, earphones and microphone are needed.
How do I know that the application was successfully registered?
In case of successful registration of the application, you will receive a notification about the successful implementation of the mentioned action on the e-mail indicated in the application, together with application number and a code enabling you to view your application at any time.
Note: Please note that the application will be considered accepted after the video call of the applicant to the remote service employee and the appropriate video recording.
In which cases I may be refused to submit the application online?
Online application is possible only if electronic communication allows for direct visual contact between the person authorized to receive the application and the applicant and if the documentation required by the law for issuing the relevant document are properly submitted.
Additional information - https://sda.gov.ge/?page_id=15534 or https://sda.gov.ge/?page_id=22311
Contact Information - (+99532) 2401010, (+995 32) 2405405
