Georgia, the country in the Caucasus between Europe and Asia, became a remote-work hotspot thanks to one simple rule: citizens of around 95 countries, including the EU, UK and US, can stay visa-free for up to 365 days. Add low living costs, a 1% tax option for small businesses and some of the world's best food and wine, and it is easy to see the appeal.

Visas and residence

  • Visa-free stay: eligible nationals can enter and stay up to a year and work remotely for foreign clients and employers. Leaving and re-entering resets the period. Georgia has no separate digital nomad visa.
  • Local work: from 2026, foreigners working for Georgian employers or clients generally need a labour activity permit. Remote work for foreign clients is not affected.
  • Residence permits: temporary residence for work, study, family or business, and permanent "investment residence" for a qualifying investment in real estate or a business, issued by the Public Service Development Agency.

How much does it cost to live in Georgia?

Our Georgia data puts an average one-bedroom in Tbilisi at about $550 a month, though prices rose sharply after an influx of newcomers in 2022 and vary widely by district. Batumi on the Black Sea and Kutaisi are cheaper. Groceries cost about $180 a month, and eating out is very affordable: a full Georgian meal with wine can cost less than $20 a person.

How Georgian tax works

Georgia taxes individual income at a flat 20%, and employees also pay 2% to the pension system, according to the Revenue Service. The big attraction is "small business status" for individual entrepreneurs: a 1% tax on turnover up to GEL 500,000 a year, about $185,000, for eligible activities. Some professions, such as consulting, are excluded, so check eligibility first.

You become a Georgian tax resident after 183 days in any 12-month period. Corporate profits are taxed at 15% only when distributed. VAT is 18%. Try our tax calculator.

Healthcare

Private clinics in Tbilisi and Batumi are modern and cheap by Western standards. Foreigners should buy private health insurance, as the universal health programme mainly covers citizens.

Daily life

Georgia has its own alphabet and language, and Russian is widely spoken by older people, while younger Georgians increasingly speak English. Hospitality is legendary: guests are seen as a gift from God, and the supra, a feast led by a toastmaster (tamada), can last hours.

Politics is a real consideration. Large protests have taken place since late 2024, when the government suspended talks on joining the EU, and relations with Western governments have become strained. Keep an eye on travel advisories.

Is Georgia a good place to move?

Georgia suits remote workers, freelancers and entrepreneurs who want easy entry, low costs and low taxes, and who are comfortable with some political uncertainty. Compare it with Bulgaria in our Georgia vs Bulgaria guide.