Georgia

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A Caucasus nation with one of the world's most liberal visa policies, very low cost of living, flat 1% tax for small businesses, and a fast-growing digital nomad community in Tbilisi. Georgia has a humid subtropical climate (summers avg 31°C, winters avg 3°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 Georgian. Georgia has an Immigrant Acceptance Score of 27 BETA, so you may find it challenging to feel welcome at the moment.

What people love

  • Citizens of 95+ countries can stay visa-free for 1 year. No minimum income requirement
  • Affordable: Tbilisi 2BR rent averages $500-700/mo, dining out for $5-8 per meal
  • Flat 1% tax for small businesses under GEL 500,000/yr revenue, making it attractive for freelancers

What's hard

  • Limited job market for foreigners. Local salaries are modest (average ~$900/mo)
  • Georgian language uses its own alphabet and is unrelated to European languages. English is limited outside Tbilisi
  • Infrastructure outside Tbilisi is underdeveloped. Internet speeds and reliability vary in rural areas

Visa Pathways

Georgia offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

Work Permit

Mandatory work permit for employment with Georgian companies, introduced 1 March 2026 (June 2025 amendments); those already working must obtain one by 1 January 2027

Eligibility:Job offer from Georgian employer, Valid travel document
Processing time:~4 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
Visa-Free Stay

Citizens of 95 countries can stay up to 365 days

Eligibility:Citizen of eligible country, Valid passport
Processing time:~0 weeks
Path to PR:No
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Remotely from Georgia~2 weeks
IT Sector Residence Permit~4 weeks
Individual Entrepreneur~1 weeks
Study Residence Permit~4 weeks
Investment Residence Permit~4 weeks

Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official sources or a licensed immigration consultant.

Language for Georgia

If you want to settle permanently, you'll need B1 Georgian for permanent residency. It generally takes 6-9 months to reach this level with consistent study.

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