UNHCR Georgia’s Office Relocation from 1st January
In connection with the office relocation, from 22 December to 13 January, individuals seeking consultations may approach our partner World Vision’s office, located at 67b Zhiuli Shartava Street. During this period, UNHCR can also be reached through the hotline and email indicated below:
Phone: +995 (0322) 185 123
Email: [email protected]
From 13 January onwards, UNHCR will resume consultations at the new office on Tengiz Abuladze Street 25, as usual, between 9:30 and 17:00.
How to reach UNHCR’s new office
Public transport: Several bus routes serve the surrounding area (including 531, 345, 540, 311, 354, 359, 351, 301, 512, 540, 383, 307, 345, 309, 388). Use the Google Maps link above for step-by-step instructions from your location. You can also use the map below to see a simple route from Chavchavadze Avenue’s closest bus stop to 25 Tengiz Abuladze Street.
Important Information for Those Considering Applying for Asylum in Georgia
As of October 27, 2025, individuals wishing to apply for asylum in Georgia, obtain obtain or submit documentation from/to the Migration Department should now approach the Martkopi Reception Center at the following location – https://maps.app.goo.gl/6hCT67yjxXgcrEjD9
From 1 October 2025, new Law on International Protection entered into force, which governs refugee status and subsidiary protection – საერთაშორისო დაცვის შესახებ | სსიპ ”საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე”
The new law introduces several changes to the asylum procedure. Among them are differentiated processing tracks based on criteria set out in the law, shorter appeal timeframes, and changes to access to legal aid and protection from removal—depending on which specific procedure an application is assigned to. You can find out more in the attached brochure on ”Applying for asylum” page.
For more information or assistance, you may contact us:
UNHCR Representation in Georgia
📍 Address: Tengiz Abuladze Street 25, Tbilisi
📞 Phone: (+995 32) 2 185 123
📧 Email: [email protected]
You may also contact our legal partner, Rights Georgia:
📞 Phone: (+995) 593 111 405
If you are coming from Ukraine: Find more information here
Welcome to the ‘Help’ website run by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Here, refugees, humanitarian status holders, asylum-seekers, person in statelessness determination procedure and stateless persons can find information to help them know more about their rights, obligations and the services available to them in Georgia. Take a look around and discover what you need to know about your stay in Georgia, including where you can go to seek further assistance.
On this website, you will be able to find information about:
- Where you can ask for help in Georgia
- How you can apply for asylum in Georgia
- What rights and duties you have as a refugee, humanitarian status holder, asylum-seeker, person in statelessness determination procedure or a stateless person in Georgia
- What services can you access in Georgia as a refugee, humanitarian status holder, asylum-seeker, person in statelessness determination procedure or stateless person?
- How to report fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation or abuse
Information on Reception Days/Individual Counselling, UNHCR Representation in Georgia
Are you a refugee looking for information about international job opportunities? Check out our Job-seeking advice for refugees page. There you will find:
- Advice on navigating the international job market as a refugee
- Countries offering programmes
- Our employment partners
- Tips on how to find a job abroad
Please share relevant information with your family and friends, and check back to stay up to date on news and developments.
The page will be continually updated.