The Migration Department of Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has deported 101 foreign citizens following recent enforcement operations. The measures were taken against individuals found to be in violation of the country's migration regulations.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the Ministry reported that these operations were carried out in a coordinated manner with relevant structural units. The list of deported individuals includes citizens from Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, India, Iraq, Russia, Uzbekistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Jordan, Kenya, Sudan, Belarus, Uganda, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, Zimbabwe, and Lebanon, among others.
Official statistics indicate a sharp rise in migration enforcement activities. In the first four months of 2025, a total of 1,311 foreign nationals have been expelled from Georgia, a figure that already nears the total recorded for the entirety of the previous year. Under Georgia's current legal framework, those deported are subject to a re-entry ban for a specified period to prevent further violations of residency laws.
Georgia has been progressively tightening its migration policies to enhance border security and align with international regulatory standards. These measures are part of a broader regional effort to manage migration flows and ensure that foreign nationals adhere strictly to visa and residency requirements. For citizens of neighboring countries, including those from Azerbaijan, these enforcement actions underscore the necessity of maintaining legal status while residing in or visiting Georgia.
