Georgia is the world’s most permissive visa destination for remote workers
Citizens of 98 countries — including Germany, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, all EU and EEA members, and most of Latin America — can enter Georgia and stay one full year visa-free. No application. No fee. No minimum income proof. No bank statements. You land at Tbilisi International, get a 365-day stamp, and that’s it. This is the single most permissive visa regime of any country worth moving to as a nomad.
When your 365 days end, a common pattern is a quick border hop (Armenia, Turkey, or Azerbaijan are all within a few hours) and re-entry for another 365-day stamp. Georgia does not officially cap how many times you can do this, though border officers have discretion if they see back-to-back entries.
Application process (for countries not on the 98-list)
If your passport is not on the visa-free list, you can apply online via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-visa portal.
Check eligibility
Confirm your nationality on the Georgia MFA visa-free list at geoconsul.gov.ge. If visa-free, skip the rest — just book your flight.
Apply for e-visa (if needed)
Fill the online application at evisa.gov.ge. Upload passport scan, photo, travel insurance, hotel booking. Fee 20-60 USD.
Wait for approval
E-visa decisions usually return within 5 working days. Print the approval email before you fly.
Arrive in Tbilisi
Present passport at Tbilisi Airport. Visa-free travelers get a 365-day stamp; e-visa holders get 30-120 days depending on type.
Optional: Remotely From Georgia
Formal nomad program for stays over 180 days, gives a tax residency pathway and local ID. Apply via gov.ge if you want the 1% small-business tax rate.
The 1-year visa-free list — most nomads qualify
Among the 98 nationalities covered: all EU/EEA countries, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, UAE, Israel, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and more. The full list is published at geoconsul.gov.ge. If you hold a passport from one of these countries, you do not need to do anything before flying — just book a ticket and go.
If you need a visa: The e-visa covers tourism and business visits up to 120 days. Fee is between 20 and 60 USD depending on nationality. Processing is typically 5 working days.
Remotely From Georgia — optional formal program
For longer stays, Georgia runs a dedicated remote-worker program called Remotely From Georgia. It’s optional — visa-free visitors can stay a full year without joining. The program appeals if you want:
- Tax residency after 183 days in Georgia, with access to the Individual Entrepreneur status and the 1% small-business tax rate on income under ~155,000 USD/year
- Local Georgian ID (Personal Number) for easier banking and apartment leases
- Official documentation for employer paperwork
Eligibility requires proof of 2,000 USD/month income and health insurance. Application is free online via gov.ge. Once approved, you register as an Individual Entrepreneur at the Tbilisi Public Service Hall — 20 minutes, 50 GEL fee.
Border hops and extensions
Georgia does not offer an in-country visa extension for tourists. When your 365 days run out, you exit and re-enter. Common routes:
- Yerevan, Armenia — 4-hour overnight train (50 GEL) or 5-hour bus (30 GEL). Visa-free for 180 days.
- Istanbul or Trabzon, Turkey — 90 minutes by plane (100-200 USD return). Visa-free or e-visa for most nationalities.
- Baku, Azerbaijan — overnight train or 7-hour drive. Requires e-visa (20 USD).
For the 1% tax rate and other long-stay benefits, the Remotely From Georgia track is cleaner than repeated border hops.