Georgia Remotely from Georgia Programme
Georgia GEO
Appears to have ended
Shown for reference — verify the current status before relying on it.
Remotely from Georgia was a Georgian state programme that invited highly paid citizens of foreign countries to work remotely in Georgia. The Georgian National Tourism Administration describes it in the past tense in an article published on 19 December 2022 (a state programme that was popular during the pandemic), and the programme's own website (remotely.georgia.com) no longer resolves. No official closure notice, closing date or page offering applications was found, so the programme appears to have ended and should not be treated as a route to apply for.
What applies now: according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular department, citizens of 98 countries, including EU states, the United States, Canada, Australia, Israel and Japan, may enter Georgia without a visa for one full year; some nationalities have shorter limits and others need a visa. GOV.UK foreign travel advice for Georgia says UK passport holders "can visit Georgia without a visa for up to one year". Whether a foreigner may then work or earn income in Georgia is governed by the Law on Labour Migration.
Since 1 March 2026, under amendments to that law, employment of a foreigner without a Georgian permanent residence permit by a local employer, including paid work done remotely, and self-employment or other entrepreneurial or labour activity in Georgia aimed at economic benefit, are allowed only after the person obtains a right to work from the State Employment Support Agency (Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs). The law also requires a work residence permit, D1 immigration visa or other residence permit alongside the right to work (Art. 13¹(2), 13³(c)); the right to work can be applied for only while staying in Georgia legally (Art. 13¹(3)). Article 1(4), as amended in April and June 2026, lists exemptions, including labour activities performed fully remotely for a local employer without entering Georgia, and labour activities or services provided for a non-resident person that relate to that person's activities outside Georgia. GOV.UK says that a foreign national who wants to work in Georgia, including working remotely or running a business, must have a work permit. The Georgian sources checked do not say how the rules apply to a remote worker living in Georgia and employed by a foreign company, so confirm with the State Employment Support Agency before relying on either position.
Program Details
- Category
- Digital Nomad
- Est. total time
- Not published
- Application Fee
- $0
- Minimum Income
- —
- Minimum Investment
- —
- Family Included
- Not applicable: the programme appears to have ended. Family members rely on their own visa-free entry or residence options.
- Path to PR
- No
- Path to Citizenship
- No
- Physical Presence
- Not applicable: the programme appears to have ended. Citizens of 98 countries may enter Georgia without a visa for one full year, unless the Ministry of Foreign Affairs table notes a shorter period.
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- The Georgian National Tourism Administration's article of 19 December 2022 says individuals working for a foreign company, including digital nomads, pay 20% tax, and those registered as individual entrepreneurs pay 1%. That article predates the 1 March 2026 right-to-work rules, which also cover self-employed foreigners, and was not re-verified; residence thresholds and the treatment of foreign-source income are not sourced here. GOV.UK says anyone in Georgia for more than 183 days who does any paid employment is automatically liable for income tax and must tell the Revenue Service of Georgia.
- Renewal Cost
- $0
Some details here are best-available information rather than officially confirmed: estimated total time. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Not applicable: the programme appears to have ended. Visa-free entry has no income test.
Processing time above is an indicative end-to-end estimate, not an official government figure. Official government processing times →
Key Requirements
- ✓PROGRAMME APPEARS TO HAVE ENDED: no application route or official closure notice was found, and the programme website remotely.georgia.com no longer resolves
- ✓Visa-free entry: citizenship of one of the 98 countries in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs one-year visa-free table (some entries have shorter limits)
- ✓Since 1 March 2026: a right to work from the State Employment Support Agency for a foreigner without a permanent residence permit who is employed by a local employer (including remotely) or is self-employed in Georgia for economic benefit, unless an exemption in Article 1(4) of the Law on Labour Migration (as amended in April and June 2026) applies. The law also requires a work residence permit, D1 immigration visa or other residence permit alongside the right to work (Art. 13¹(2), 13³(c)); the right to work can be applied for only while staying in Georgia legally (Art. 13¹(3)).
- ✓Valid passport
This programme is no longer open to new applicants — the requirements above are shown for reference only.
Nationality Restrictions
This program restricts applications from nationals of: Programme appears to have ended. Visa-free entry for one full year applies to citizens of the 98 countries in the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs table; some entries carry shorter limits (for example Iran 45 days, Chile 90 days in 180, Uruguay 90 days)
Application Process — Step by Step
- 01
NOTE: Remotely from Georgia appears to have ended; no official closure notice found
onlineThe Georgian National Tourism Administration describes Remotely from Georgia in the past tense in an article published on 19 December 2022; the programme website no longer resolves and no application page was found. There is no application to file under this programme.
Typical duration: N/A — appears to have endedsource ↗
- 02
Enter Georgia visa-free (citizens of 98 countries)
destinationCitizens of the countries in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs table may enter Georgia without a visa for one full year unless the table notes a shorter period for their nationality. Other nationalities need a visa or a qualifying exemption.
Typical duration: 0 weekssource ↗
- 03
If you will work or run a business in Georgia: check the right-to-work rule (from 1 March 2026)
onlineA foreigner without a Georgian permanent residence permit who is employed by a local employer (including remotely) or carries out paid self-employed or entrepreneurial activity in Georgia must obtain a right to work from the State Employment Support Agency before starting, unless an exemption in Article 1(4) of the Law on Labour Migration (as amended in April and June 2026) applies. The law also requires a work residence permit, D1 immigration visa or other residence permit alongside the right to work (Art. 13¹(2), 13³(c)); the right to work can be applied for only while staying in Georgia legally (Art. 13¹(3)). After obtaining the right to work, a labour immigrant must apply for a D1 visa within 30 days if abroad, or for a work residence permit within 10 days if already in Georgia (Art. 13⁵(1)); Art. 13⁵(2) lifts that duty for one who holds any residence permit or carries out labour activities completely remotely without needing to enter Georgia. The review period is up to 30 calendar days and the service fee at most GEL 500 (Art. 13⁴). The Georgian sources checked do not say how the rule applies to a remote worker for a foreign company; ask the agency.
Typical duration: Up to 30 days (legal review period)source ↗
Documents Required
| Document | Issued By | Apostille | Translate to | Validity (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valid passport | Home country | No | — | 180 |
Realistic Costs
No programme costs: the programme appears to have ended. Visa-free entry carries no government fee. Where the right to work applies (from 1 March 2026), the Law on Labour Migration (Art. 13⁴(8)) caps the service fee at GEL 500; other costs of staying in Georgia are not estimated here.
Realistic Timeline
- Consulate wait0–0 weeks
- Decision → arrival0 weeks
- Residence card issuance0 weeks
- Total to residence card0–0 weeks
Renewal
- First renewal after
- 0 months
- Subsequent cycle
- 0 months
- Renewal fee
- $0
- Requirements
- N/A: the programme appears to have ended.
Path to Permanent Residency — Details
- Years required
- 6
- Integration test
- Not required
Path to Citizenship — Details
- Years required
- 10
- Language test
- Yes (A2)
- Civic test
- Required
- Oath
- Required
- Dual citizenship
- Not allowed
Tax Residency
Some details in this section are industry estimates or general guidance rather than officially verified — confirm against the official source before relying on them.
- Trigger
- 183 days/year of presence
- Taxation scope
- Territorial (in-country only)
- Exit-tax country
- No
Special regimes
- Individual Entrepreneur 1%1% for registered individual entrepreneurs (Georgian National Tourism Administration article of 19 December 2022; the turnover cap and current conditions were not re-verified)
Registration as an individual entrepreneur; since 1 March 2026 self-employed foreigners also need a right to work (see summary)
source ↗
Health Insurance
- Mandatory
- No
Examples: GPI Holding, Aldagi, Cigna
Banking Setup
- Open account before arrival
- Possible with bridge fintechs
Bridge fintechs
Local banks accepting applicants
Bank of Georgia, TBC Bank, Credo Bank
Family Specifics
- Spouse work rights
- Spouse enters visa-free same as applicant
- Child school enrolment
- Public Georgian + international schools in Tbilisi
- Parent inclusion
- Not eligible
- Sibling inclusion
- Not eligible
Gotchas — Things to Watch For
- ⚠PROGRAMME APPEARS TO HAVE ENDED: Remotely from Georgia is described in the past tense in a Georgian National Tourism Administration article published on 19 December 2022 and its website no longer resolves; no official closure notice or closing date was found
- ⚠Citizens of 98 countries may enter visa-free for one full year per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs table; some nationalities have shorter limits
- ⚠From 1 March 2026 a right to work from the State Employment Support Agency is required for foreigners without permanent residence who are employed by a local employer (including remotely) or are self-employed in Georgia, subject to the exemptions in Article 1(4) of the Law on Labour Migration (as amended in April and June 2026), and a work residence permit, D1 visa or other residence permit is also required alongside it; whether a remote worker for a foreign company needs a right to work is not stated in the Georgian sources checked
- ⚠The 1% individual-entrepreneur rate cited by the Georgian National Tourism Administration in 2022 was not re-verified and predates the 1 March 2026 right-to-work rules, which also cover self-employed foreigners
- ⚠6-year PR + 10-year citizenship path; Georgia does not allow dual citizenship in most cases
- ⚠Banking strict post-2022 with Russian/Iranian/Crimean nationals due to sanctions
- ⚠Proximity to Russia / Ukraine border creates geopolitical consideration
What This Visa Does NOT Allow
- ×New applications: no application route was found and the programme appears to have ended
- ×Staying beyond the visa-free period without a separate visa or permit
Common Rejection Reasons
- •Not applicable: the programme appears to have ended
Recent Legislative Changes
2026-04-15
Law No 1509 (published 15 April 2026) added exemptions to Article 1(4) of the Law on Labour Migration, including (j) labour activities performed completely remotely for a local employer that do not require entry into Georgia and (k) labour activities or services for a non-resident person related to that person's activities outside Georgia, and a new Article 13⁹ under which an alien may perform a short-term professional activity (a temporary visit linked to a specific short-term project, event or service, not long-term employment in the local labour market) without a right to work or residence permit. Law No 1815 of 25 June 2026 amended Article 1(4) again (adding (n), persons holding the right to temporary stay under Article 60 of the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons) and some definitions.source ↗
2026-03-01
From 1 March 2026, under amendments to the Law of Georgia on Labour Migration, employment of a foreigner without a permanent residence permit by a local employer (including paid work done remotely), and entrepreneurial or labour activity in Georgia aimed at economic benefit, are allowed only after the foreigner obtains a right to work from the State Employment Support Agency.source ↗
Last known legislative update for this programme: 2026-06-25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Remotely from Georgia still open?+
No application route was found. The Georgian National Tourism Administration describes it in the past tense, as a state programme that was popular during the pandemic, in an article published on 19 December 2022, and the programme website (remotely.georgia.com) no longer resolves. No official closure notice or closing date was found, so the programme appears to have ended; check with the Georgian authorities before relying on any third-party claim that it is open.
How long can I stay in Georgia without a visa?+
Citizens of 98 countries may enter Georgia without a visa for one full year, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular department; the table notes shorter limits for some nationalities (for example Iran 45 days, Chile 90 days in 180, Uruguay 90 days). GOV.UK says UK passport holders can visit Georgia without a visa for up to one year. Other nationalities need a visa or a qualifying exemption.
Do I need a work permit to work remotely from Georgia since March 2026?+
From 1 March 2026 a foreigner without a permanent residence permit needs a right to work from the State Employment Support Agency to be employed by a local employer (including remotely) or to carry out paid self-employed or entrepreneurial activity in Georgia. The law also requires a work residence permit, D1 immigration visa or other residence permit alongside the right to work (Art. 13¹(2), 13³(c)); the right to work can be applied for only while staying in Georgia legally (Art. 13¹(3)). Article 1(4) of the Law on Labour Migration, as amended in April and June 2026, lists exemptions, including fully remote work for a local employer that does not require entry into Georgia, and labour activities or services for a non-resident person that relate to that person's activities outside Georgia. GOV.UK advises that a foreign national who wants to work in Georgia, including working remotely or running a business, must have a work permit. The Georgian sources checked do not say how these rules apply to a remote worker living in Georgia and employed by a foreign company, so confirm with the State Employment Support Agency before relying on an exemption.
Is there a 1% tax rate for individual entrepreneurs?+
The Georgian National Tourism Administration's article of 19 December 2022 says individuals working for a foreign company, including digital nomads, pay 20% tax, while those registered as individual entrepreneurs pay 1%. That article predates the 1 March 2026 right-to-work rules, which also cover self-employed foreigners, and was not re-verified; the turnover limit and the tax treatment of foreign-source income are not sourced here, so check with the Revenue Service of Georgia.
Applying from a specific country? Your home-country tax rules, banking access, and dual-citizenship options affect every programme differently. Browse nationality guides → for tax obligations, renunciation rules, and second-passport routes.
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