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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Georgia to launch special residence permit for techies, including Indians
Georgia to offer special 3-year residence permits to IT workers, including Indians, with $25,000 income and 2 years' experience Foreign nationals working in the IT sector, including Indian professionals, may soon be eligible for a new type of residence permit in Georgia under a proposed amendment to the country's immigration law. The changes are part of draft amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, currently being considered by the Georgian Parliament. The legislative proposal has been put forward by members of the ruling party, Georgian Dream. Who can apply The new category of residence permit will apply to labour migrants employed in the IT field. According to the proposals put forward by the government, this includes: Individuals registered as small business owners in Georgia Their family members Applicants will be required to register with the Ministry of Labour, Health, and Social Protection. They must also submit proof of at least two years of work experience in IT and an annual income of no less than \$25,000. Permit conditions and validity According to the proposal: The permit will be valid for three years initially It can be extended for up to twelve years Permit holders must stay in Georgia for a minimum of 183 days each year Failure to meet the stay requirement will lead to revocation The legislation is expected to be passed through a fast-track process in the coming weeks. Georgia's popularity rises among Indians The Indian community in Georgia has seen rapid growth in recent years. In 2016, there were only around 2,000 Indians in the country—half of them students. That number has now risen to nearly 20,000, according to Indian government estimates, with 16,000 of them studying in Georgian universities. The Ministry of External Affairs has increased its focus on Georgia as part of wider outreach to regions with growing Indian populations. Farmers, skilled workers and now IT professionals are joining the earlier wave of Indian students. Georgia is also becoming a popular travel destination. The Georgian Embassy said the number of Indian tourists rose by 64 per cent in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Last year, nearly 80,000 Indian travellers visited Tbilisi and ski resorts in the country's mountainous regions.
Ya Biladi
03-04-2025
- Health
- Ya Biladi
Morocco-France : Strengthening cooperation in healthcare
On the occasion of Franco-Moroccan Health Day, Morocco's Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tehraoui, met with his French counterpart, Yannick Neuder, the French delegate minister in charge of Health and Access to Care. The meeting, held at the headquarters of the French Ministry of Health, is part of the ongoing strategic partnership between the two countries. This meeting comes as Morocco undertakes a major reform of its health system, spearheaded by King Mohammed VI. The objective is to ensure equitable access to care, improve service quality, promote a more balanced distribution of medical infrastructure, and accelerate the sector's digitalization. The discussions reaffirmed both countries' shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in health and social protection. The two ministers reviewed the successes of joint initiatives and explored new opportunities for collaboration, particularly in developing joint public health projects.
