Georgia
1-year visa-free & territorial tax
Georgia has become a haven for digital nomads and entrepreneurs with its 1-year visa-free stay for most nationalities, territorial tax system, and remarkably low cost of living in a country known for wine, mountains, and extraordinary hospitality.
Our framework evaluates Georgia across 6 strategic pillars. Each pillar answers a key question that matters when planning your relocation strategy.
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Immigration Overview
Georgia offers one of the most accessible immigration situations in the world. Citizens of 95+ countries can stay visa-free for 365 days, and the residency process is straightforward. Add in territorial taxation (0% on foreign income) and a cost of living that's a fraction of Western standards, and you understand why Tbilisi has become a digital nomad hotspot.
We help you navigate the visa-free stay, residency permits, and the unique aspects of Georgian life, from opening bank accounts to understanding the supra feast culture that makes this country so memorable.
Visa & Residency Pathways
1-Year Visa-Free Stay
Available to citizens of 95+ countries
- 365 days without a visa
- No income requirement
- Reset by leaving briefly
- US, EU, UK citizens eligible
Remotely from Georgia
Official program for digital workers
- $2,000/month income requirement
- 1-year permit
- Can bring family members
- Access to banking services
Work or Investment
Multiple pathways to longer-term residence
- Employment with Georgian company
- Property ownership (any value)
- Business registration
- 1-6 year permits
Georgian Citizenship
After 10 years of legal residence
- 10 years residence required
- Basic Georgian language
- Georgian history knowledge
- Investment path possible
Why Georgia?
Territorial Tax System
0% tax on foreign-source income. If you're earning from abroad, Georgia won't tax it. Local income taxed at 20%.
Extremely Affordable
Tbilisi apartments for $400-600/month. Great meals for $5-10. One of the best value propositions in the world for remote workers.
8,000 Years of Wine
Georgia is the birthplace of wine. Qvevri winemaking is UNESCO-protected. Incredible wines at unbelievable prices.
Mountains & Culture
The Caucasus mountains are spectacular. Ancient churches, cave cities, and a unique alphabet. Georgia feels like nowhere else.
Crypto-Friendly
No tax on crypto gains. Growing crypto community. Banking is straightforward for most nationalities.
Legendary Hospitality
Georgian hospitality is famous. The supra feast tradition, where guests are treated as gifts from God, creates deep community bonds.
General Requirements
For the 1-year visa-free stay:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- No advance visa required for 95+ countries
- Proof of accommodation (rental, hotel, or Airbnb)
- Health insurance recommended but not mandatory
Georgia has deliberately made immigration easy. You arrive, they stamp your passport, and you have 365 days. Extending or converting to residence requires more documentation, but the baseline is remarkably accessible.
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