🧐 Digital nomad visa
✨ Extendable
💡 Best nomad alternative
365-Day Visa-Free Digital Nomad Stay
Not an official digital nomad visa, but one of the strongest long-stay options for remote workers in this country.
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Duration
365 days
Required income
$ 1 500
Program cost
$ 220
Processing
Check official source
This is not an official government Digital Nomad Visa program but a visa-free regime. Tax residency begins after 183 days — plan your stay or tax structure accordingly. Comprehensive medical and travel insurance is strongly recommended for the entire duration. Overstaying can result in fines and future entry bans. Always verify the latest rules with Georgian consular services as immigration and tax regulations may change.
Picture yourself sipping morning coffee on a sunlit balcony in Tbilisi’s historic Old Town or with panoramic views of the towering Caucasus mountains. Georgia grants digital nomads complete freedom to work from charming cafes with ultra-fast fiber internet, co-working spaces in vibrant Tbilisi, or scenic Black Sea resorts in Batumi. With a thriving international nomad community, exceptionally low living costs, delicious cuisine and wine, reliable infrastructure and four distinct seasons, it remains one of the most welcoming and inspiring destinations for location-independent professionals.
Official program link:
https://geoconsul.gov.ge/en/visa-information
✔ Required documents
- Valid passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond planned stay)
- Proof of onward or return travel (rarely requested)
- Evidence of sufficient funds (bank statements or sponsor letter if asked at border)
- Travel insurance policy (recommended, not mandatory)
📋 How to apply
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Check Eligibility
Confirm your nationality qualifies for the 365-day visa-free stay (most EU, US, UK, CIS and 90+ other countries do). -
Prepare Your Trip
Book flights, arrange initial accommodation and obtain comprehensive travel insurance. -
Enter Georgia
Arrive at any airport or land border. Border officers may ask about your remote work and length of stay. -
Register if Needed
For stays longer than 90 days, register your address at the Public Service Hall (free and quick). -
Settle & Work
Get a local SIM card, set up in a co-working space and enjoy the nomad lifestyle.
✅ Approval tips
- Have a clear story about remote work and your plans to leave after the allowed period
- Carry printed or digital proof of employment or client contracts
- Book flexible return or onward flights that can be changed
- Show hotel bookings or rental agreement for the first weeks
- Be polite and confident at the border — most entries are smooth
❌ Common rejection reasons
- Passport expires in less than 3 months
- Previous visa overstay in Georgia or other countries
- Insufficient proof of financial means or ties to home country when heavily questioned
- Suspicion of intending to work locally without proper permit
💸 Tax information
Effective tax rate: 0–1%
Georgia follows a territorial taxation principle. Foreign-sourced income is not taxed for non-residents. Tax residency is generally established after 183 days in a calendar year. Small business status (1% tax on turnover) or virtual zone status can be used for very low effective rates on remote work income.
❓ FAQ
No. The «Visa-Free Digital Nomad Stay» is based on Georgia’s generous visa-exemption policy allowing up to 365 days of stay for qualifying nationalities. There is no separate visa application or program.
No official minimum income is required to enter visa-free. However, border officers may ask for proof of funds; $1,500–2,000 monthly is a comfortable and realistic amount for most nomads in Georgia.
Staying more than 183 days in a calendar year usually makes you a Georgian tax resident. Foreign income may then be subject to 20% PIT unless you register as a small-business entrepreneur (1% tax) or use other legal optimizations. Consult a local tax advisor.
Yes. Family members who hold passports from visa-free countries can accompany you for the same 365-day period. No additional family visa is needed.
Most nationalities must leave Georgia and spend time outside (often 90 days) before re-entering for a new 365-day period. Some nationalities have bilateral agreements with different rules — always check the latest information from the Georgian Consulate.
Comprehensive travel or health insurance is not required for entry but is strongly recommended for such a long stay. You can freely change employers or clients as there is no work permit or visa sponsorship involved.
Georgia has some of the fastest and cheapest internet in the region (fiber up to 500–1000 Mbps in cities). Tbilisi has a large, well-established digital nomad community with regular events, co-working spaces like Impact Hub and Fabrika, and Facebook groups.
🔗 Official sources
- Georgian Consulate Visa Information (2026-05-20)
- Public Service Hall Georgia (Residency Registration) (2026-04-10)
- Revenue Service Georgia (Tax Information) (2026-05-15)