Digital nomad guide to Georgia

How to enter Georgia as a digital nomad

The standard pathway for nomads moving to Georgia. Specific income tests, processing times, and document requirements live in the visa story above and per-city cards — these are the steps you take in order.

1. 1

   Check 365-day visa-free eligibility

   Georgia grants 365 days visa-free on arrival to citizens of 95+ countries (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, Israel, UAE, and most of LatAm all qualify). It's the easiest entry on Earth — no visa, no application, no income test.

2. 2

   Enter and use the 12-month allowance

   No pre-application required. Border officers stamp the 1-year allowance into your passport at entry. The 365 days run from your entry date — leaving and re-entering resets the clock to a fresh 365.

3. 3

   Border-run if you want to extend

   When the 365 days are up, exit to Armenia, Turkey, or Azerbaijan and re-enter for another 365 days. Many nomads do this annually — a $20 marshrutka to Yerevan and back is the standard reset move. Land borders are the easiest; flying out and back works too.

4. 4

   Get a Georgian tax ID for banking

   Open an account at TBC Bank or Bank of Georgia (both accept foreign passports without residency). For full banking access, register for an Individual Entrepreneur status — 1% tax on worldwide income up to ~$155k/year, the most attractive freelance tax regime in Europe.

5. 5

   Register Individual Entrepreneur for the 1% tax regime

   The Individual Entrepreneur (Small Business) status is what makes Georgia uniquely attractive: 1% tax on income up to ~$155k/year (2026 threshold). Register at the Public Service Hall in Tbilisi — process takes 1 day, costs ~$30. Coordinate with a Georgian tax pro to confirm eligibility for your specific income type.

6. 6

   Look at residency permits for permanent moves

   If 365-day visa-free isn't enough, Georgia offers Temporary Residency permits (work, investment, family) — but most nomads don't need them given the visa-free stack. Permanent residency requires 6 years of continuous Temporary Residency.

Process subject to change — confirm current rules with the Georgia consulate before booking flights.

• Tbilisi

  Nomads who want 365-day visa-free stays and a wild food/wine scene as a side benefit.

  $1,360per month

  CostClimateFIREOpen guide →

Other Europe bases

• 🇵🇹Portugal10 cities
• 🇪🇸Spain10 cities
• 🇩🇪Germany8 cities
• 🇮🇹Italy6 cities
• 🇳🇱Netherlands1 city
• 🇮🇪Ireland1 city

Other Visa-free Entry countries

The 15 countries below share Georgia’s visa structure — useful when Georgiadoesn’t fit and you want a similar pathway elsewhere.

• 🇮🇪IrelandEurope
• 🇬🇧United KingdomEurope
• 🇵🇱PolandEurope
• 🇧🇬BulgariaEurope
• 🇩🇰DenmarkEurope
• 🇦🇱AlbaniaEurope
• 🇷🇸SerbiaEurope
• 🇲🇰North MacedoniaEurope
• 🇧🇦Bosnia and HerzegovinaEurope
• 🇹🇼TaiwanAsia
• 🇭🇰Hong KongAsia
• 🇺🇸United StatesAmericas
• 🇨🇦CanadaAmericas
• 🇲🇦MoroccoAfrica
• 🇦🇺AustraliaOceania

Frequently asked questions

• Does Georgia have a digital nomad visa?+

  365 days visa-free for 95+ nationalities — the easiest entry on Earth. Confirm the current pathway with the consulate before booking flights.

• How long can digital nomads stay in Georgia?+

  Stays of up to 12 months on the longest available pathway, often renewable. The most common track is "Long visa-free". 365 days visa-free for 95+ nationalities — the easiest entry on Earth.

• What's the cost of living for digital nomads in Georgia?+

  Mid-tier monthly costs across 1 Georgia city on Nomada range $1,360–$1,360, with a median of $1,360. Numbers cover rent, groceries, dining, transport, utilities, and a coworking pass.

• What are the best cities in Georgia for digital nomads?+

  Nomada tracks 1 Georgia city. The most cost-efficient bases right now: Tbilisi ($1,360/mo) for nomads who want 365-day visa-free stays and a wild food/wine scene as a side benefit..

• When is the best time to visit Georgia as a digital nomad?+

  Climate averages cluster within nomad-comfortable temp, humidity, and rainfall ranges around April–October. Mountain and coastal cities can flip that picture — check the per-city climate page for each base.

• Is Georgia nomad-friendly?+

  Across the cities Nomada tracks, Georgia reads as broadly nomad-friendly — most cities have a clear long-stay pathway. Best for: nomads who want the lowest-friction long-stay anywhere.

Build your stack for Georgia

• Travel insuranceLong-term, nomad-friendly cover that follows you across Georgia
• Multi-currency bankingAvoid the 4% conversion fees foreign cards rack up across Georgia
• eSIM data planDay-one connectivity in Georgia without local-SIM friction
• Coworking & colivingDay passes, monthly memberships, and verified workspaces in Georgia
• Visa conciergesFiling help and concierge services for Georgia residency paths
• Flight dealsCheapest routes in and out of Georgia