Residence permits in Georgia are issued for different periods depending on the type of permit. Below is an outline of the durations:
   1.    Work Residence Permit, Family Reunification Residence Permit, and Special Residence Permit:
Initially issued for a period ranging from 6 months to 1 year.
   2.    Temporary Residence Permit for Former Citizens of Georgia:
Initially issued for 6 years.
   3.    Temporary Residence Permit for Non-Citizens:
Initially issued for 3 years.
   4.    Investment Residence Permit for Foreigners:
Can be issued for a period of 5 years.
   5.    Short-Term Residence Permit for Foreigners:
Can be issued for 1 year, with the possibility of extending its validity by an additional year each time. Note that this permit’s validity ceases if the foreigner acquires ownership of the relevant immovable property.
   6.    Permanent Residence Permit and Perpetual Residence Permit:
Issued with the right of permanent residence.
   7.    Temporary Residence Permit in Exceptional Cases:
May initially be issued for 5 years.

This categorization helps clarify the different durations and conditions under which residence permits are granted in Georgia.