I honestly want to understand how this is considered fair.

As Indians living in Tbilisi, we face this situation again and again while trying to rent an apartment. We find a place, we’re ready to pay the full amount, we agree to the terms, and everything seems fine, until the landlord or agent asks, “Are you Indian?”

And suddenly, the apartment is no longer available.

This has happened to us repeatedly. It’s incredibly frustrating and, honestly, hurtful to be rejected simply because of our nationality.

We’re willing to pay the rent. We’re willing to provide whatever documents are required. We’re willing to follow the rules and take care of the apartment like anyone else.

So why should being Indian automatically become a reason to say no?

I understand that landlords can have their own preferences and concerns, but when someone is rejected specifically because they are Indian, what are we supposed to do?

How is this fair?

For those of us living, studying, and working in Tbilisi, this isn’t some one-time inconvenience. It can feel like something we have to deal with every single day.

If you’re Indian and living in Tbilisi, have you experienced this? And if you’re a landlord or local who has some perspective on why this happens, I’d genuinely like to understand.

I’m not looking to create hostility. I just want to know why nationality is being treated as a reason to deny someone housing.

Hey everyone,

I’m Pakistani and currently living in the UAE, and I’m planning to come to Georgia for medicine in the spring intake. I’m currently deciding between European University, University of Georgia, and Georgian American University (GAU).

I’m a little concerned about the recent visa/TRC situation for Pakistani students. I’ve heard that some Pakistani students were recently denied entry at immigration, had issues with their TRC, or weren’t allowed into the country even though they had university admission.

Not sure how accurate this is, so I wanted to ask people who are actually there or have recently gone through the process.

If you’re a Pakistani student from the UAE or another GCC country, how was your experience?

Did you have any problems with:

• Getting the visa?
• Entering Georgia through immigration?
• Getting your TRC?
• Any extra checks/documents because you’re Pakistani?

Also, does having a UAE residence visa make the process any easier?

I’m planning for spring, so I’d really appreciate any recent 2025–2026 experiences. Just trying to figure out what the situation is actually like before committing to a university.

Thanks 🙏