Last month, through close coordination between the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia (MIA) and other relevant agencies, 107 foreign nationals were deported from the country, according to the Ministry’s report.
In September, as part of a comprehensive effort, a total of 107 citizens from Russia, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Iran, Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan, Bangladesh, Jordan, Myanmar, Nepal, Syria, Azerbaijan, and Ethiopia were removed from Georgia.
The Ministry highlighted that, in the first nine months of this year, a record 852 foreign nationals without legal grounds have been expelled, a figure that significantly surpasses the total deportations for 2022, 2023, and 2024 combined.
It’s also worth noting that today marks the enforcement of amendments to Georgia’s “Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons,” aimed at strengthening mechanisms to combat illegal migration and improve migration control.
The revised procedures for identifying and expelling individuals unlawfully residing in Georgia have been enhanced. These amendments also impact the Code of Administrative Offences, tightening legal penalties for violations of lawful stay and increasing administrative fines.
Under the new legislation, fines for overstaying can range from GEL 1,000 to 3,000, depending on the duration of the violation. Additionally, those deported will face bans on re-entry.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that these amendments form part of the government’s broader strategy to combat illegal migration and are designed to uphold the rule of law, maintain public order, and ensure security across Georgia.
