The South Caucasus: Relocating to Georgia, Armenia, or Azerbaijan

🇬🇪 Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers)· Georgia

Citizens of around 95 countries can enter Georgia visa-free and remain for up to 365 days - the de-facto route remote workers use, though it is visa-free entry, not a residence permit.

No sponsorship needed · Up to 365 days from the date of entry for eligible nationalities; it is an entry status, not a renewable permit.

🇦🇲 Temporary Residence for Business / Self-Employment· Republic of Armenia

If you run a business or work for yourself through an Armenian company, this temporary residence is the route remote workers and founders use - Armenia has no separate digital nomad visa.

No sponsorship needed · Temporary status, commonly granted for one year at a time and renewable; biometric cards from 1 August 2026 - confirm current validity on the official page.

🇦🇿 Work Permit and Temporary Residence Permit· Republic of Azerbaijan

For you if an Azerbaijani employer has offered you a job: this is the standard route into paid work, where your employer secures a work permit for you and you then hold a temporary residence permit to live in the country.

Requires sponsorship · The work permit is tied to your employment, and the temporary residence permit is issued for a defined period (often up to a year) and renewed alongside it while you keep the job.