Georgia

GEO

Georgia is a Caucasus nation bridging Europe and Asia that has become a popular budget-friendly base for digital nomads and entrepreneurs, helped by visa-free entry for citizens of 95 countries for stays up to one year without a formal visa application.

Its cost of living (index 28) is the lowest of any major relocation destination, paired with a territorial tax system and standout incentives: Virtual Zone status lets IT companies pay 0% corporate tax on foreign revenue, while small-business owners earning under 500,000 GEL can qualify for a flat 1% turnover tax. Formal routes beyond the visa-free stay include the Remotely from Georgia programme and a Business visa. The passport ranks a modest 58th globally with visa-free access to 116 destinations, though dual citizenship is permitted.

English proficiency is moderate (rank 52), concentrated among younger Tbilisi residents. Naturalisation is comparatively long at 10 years despite the country's overall openness. Healthcare (index 58) is adequate, with affordable Tbilisi private clinics, though rural care lags. Fast internet reinforces Tbilisi's remote-work reputation, and safety (index 71) is good regionally.

Naturalisation: 10 years
Tax system: Territorial
Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL)
Dual citizenship: Allowed
Capital: Tbilisi
Region: europe
Population: 3,760,000
Cost-of-living: 28 /100

Passport Rank

#58

Visa-Free

116

destinations

Visa-free travel

A Georgia passport has visa-free access to 116 destinations. See the full Georgia passport breakdown →

Passports that enter Georgia without a prior visa (101)

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Country Details

Capital: Tbilisi
Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages: Georgian
Population: 3,760,000
Tax System: Territorial
Dual Citizenship: Allowed
Naturalisation: 10 years
Schengen / EU: No
Climate: Continental / Subtropical
English Proficiency Rank: #52
Territorial Taxation: Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed

Georgia's Virtual Zone status allows IT companies to pay 0% corporate tax on foreign-sourced revenue. Individual small business owners earning under 500,000 GEL can benefit from a flat 1% turnover tax under the Small Business Status scheme.

Indices

Cost of Living

Safety

Healthcare

Quality of Life

143

Tax Summary

Tax System: Territorial
Territorial Taxation: Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed
Naturalisation: 10 years of legal residency
Dual Citizenship: Allowed
Special Tax Regime: Georgia's Virtual Zone status allows IT companies to pay 0% corporate tax on foreign-sourced revenue. Individual small business owners earning under 500,000 GEL can benefit from a flat 1% turnover tax under the Small Business Status scheme.

Cost of Living by City

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Monthly cost of living per major city in USD: rent, groceries, utilities, transit pass
City	Rent 1BR centre	Rent outside	Groceries	Utilities	Transit pass
Tbilisi	$620	$420	$180	$70	$12
Batumi	$450	$310	$170	$65	$10

Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.

Climate

Tbilisi

2°J

4°F

8°M

14°A

19°M

23°J

26°J

25°A

21°S

15°O

9°N

4°D

Rainfall range: 30–90 mm/month · Daylight 9h (winter) to 15h (summer)

Batumi

7°J

7°F

10°M

15°A

20°M

24°J

26°J

26°A

23°S

18°O

13°N

9°D

Rainfall range: 130–260 mm/month · Daylight 9h (winter) to 15h (summer)

Visa Categories & Immigration Authority

Major Visa Categories

Visa-free stay (365 days for many nationalities)
Tourist
Long-stay
Work
Investor
Remote Worker
Student
Family Reunification
Permanent Residence
Transit

Authority: Public Service Development Agency / Ministry of Internal Affairs
Official Portal: www.psda.gov.ge
Phone: +995 32 200-09-09
Email: info@sda.gov.ge

Naturalisation Details

Residence Years: 10
Language Test: Yes (Georgian language + history knowledge test)
Civic Test: Yes
Oath Required: Yes
Dual Allowed: No
Fee: $50
Processing: ~36 months

Real Estate

Avg price/sqm (capital): $1,600
Transaction taxes: 1%

Foreign buyers: Foreigners may purchase apartments freely. Agricultural land (over 5 ha) requires Georgian citizenship or company ownership. Tbilisi prime districts $1,000-2,500/sqm; Vake/Saburtalo $1,500-2,800/sqm. Batumi seasonal rental market $600-1,200/sqm. Transfer tax 1%; notary fees ~0.5%. Capital gains taxed at flat 5% (GE residents) or 20% (non-residents).

International Schools

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International schools by city, curriculum, and annual tuition
School	City	Curriculum	Tuition (USD/yr)
International School of Georgia	Tbilisi	Cambridge + IB	$8,000–$14,000
Tbilisi International School	Tbilisi	IB	$7,000–$12,000

Daily Life Logistics

Internet

100 Mbps median

70% fibre coverage

eSIM: Silknet, Magti, Beeline GE

Driving

IDP not required

Local licence required after 12 months

Exchange eligible: Foreign licences accepted for 90 days; EU, UK, US, CIS licences exchangeable; Georgian licence required after 1 year residence

Pet Relocation

Quarantine: none

Rabies titre required

EU pet passport: not accepted

Safety

GPI Rank

#23

Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)

Common Risks

⚠taxi overcharging from Tbilisi airport
⚠currency exchange short-change at tourist bureaux
⚠online rental deposit fraud targeting remote workers
⚠fake wine tours in Kakheti

Examples of areas to avoid: Gldani periphery Tbilisi late night, parts of Isani late night

LGBTQ+ Legal Status

Same-Sex Marriage: Not legal
Civil Partnerships: Not recognised
Anti-Discrimination Law: No
ILGA Rank: #68

Religious Life

Halal Food: Limited
Kosher Food: Limited
Prayer Facilities: Limited

Sample Citizenship Test Questions

Q1. What script is used to write the Georgian language?

Answer: Mkhedruli (Georgian script)

Source: Civil Registry Agency of Georgia

Q2. Georgian citizenship naturalisation typically requires how many years of legal residence?

Answer: 10

Source: Law of Georgia on Citizenship Art. 17

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Visa Programs

Georgia Remotely from Georgia Programme

Georgia GEO

Digital Nomad

Processing

1mo

Min. Income

$2,000/mo

Citizenship

Verified 2026-04-20

Georgia Small Business / Individual Entrepreneur Visa

Georgia GEO

Entrepreneur

Processing

1mo

Min. Income

—

Citizenship

10y

Verified 2026-04-20

Georgia 1% Individual Entrepreneur Tax Regime

Georgia GEO

Processing

1mo

Min. Income

—

Citizenship

Verified 2026-07-22

Cities in Georgia

Tbilisi

Tbilisi has become one of the world's most talked-about hubs for location-independent workers, built on a combination few cities match: visa-free entry of up to 365 days for citizens of roughly 95 countries (including the US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia), a same-day individual entrepreneur regime taxing turnover up to GEL 500,000/year at a flat 1%, and one of the lowest costs of living among genuinely walkable capitals. For nationalities already covered by the 365-day allowance, the Remotely from Georgia programme — $2,000/month in foreign income, filed online with no fee — adds little beyond residence-permit status, useful mainly for a bank account or lease. It's genuinely valuable outside the visa-free list, across South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. None of Georgia's popular programmes lead directly to permanent residency; naturalisation needs ten years and language proficiency, and most remote workers aren't pursuing it — tax simplicity, not citizenship, is the core draw. Foreigners can buy apartments freely (agricultural land over five hectares is restricted), with Vake and Saburtalo commanding the highest prices. The city has a functional Soviet-era metro but no tram. Uber does not operate here — Bolt and Yandex Go dominate — and Tbilisi has absorbed a wave of Russian and Belarusian arrivals since 2022, reshaping its rental and café scene.

Company Formation in Georgia

Georgia Individual Entrepreneur (IE) with Virtual Zone

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Sources & last verified

Last verified 2026-04-20