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Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers)

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Guidance updated 11 September 2026. Full-review date shown above.

Source check: all 1 official citation reconfirmed 13 September 2026

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 requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyUp to 365 days from the date of entry for eligible nationalities; it is an entry status, not a renewable permit.In flux
Processing time
No application is required for eligible nationals - entry status is granted at the border; confirm your nationality's eligibility on the official page.
Government fees
No residence-permit fee applies to visa-free entry itself; confirm current entry rules on the official page.
Typical duration
Up to 365 days from the date of entry for eligible nationalities; it is an entry status, not a renewable permit.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗

In short

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. Guidance updated 11 September 2026. Costs, application stages and eligibility conditions are set out with their sources below.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/georgia/visa-free-365-remote-stay#answer

What is the Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers) in Georgia?

Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers) is an unsponsored Georgia route. Indicative government fees are No residence-permit fee applies to visa-free entry itself; confirm current entry rules on the official page; indicative processing time is No application is required for eligible nationals - entry status is granted at the border; confirm your nationality's eligibility on the official page; typical duration is Up to 365 days from the date of entry for eligible nationalities; it is an entry status, not a renewable permit. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Primary guidance checked with Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) on 1 June 2026.

Overview

Georgia allows nationals of roughly 95 countries to enter without a visa and stay for up to 365 days from the date of entry. Remote workers commonly rely on this to live in Georgia while earning from foreign clients or employers. It is important to understand that this is visa-free entry status, not a residence permit: it grants no settlement rights, does not by itself authorise work for a Georgian company, and the 365 days run from entry rather than renewing automatically while you remain in the country.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm your nationality qualifies for visa-free entry for up to 365 days and that your work is for foreign, not Georgian, clients.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Carry a valid passport and, if asked, evidence of foreign income and means of support.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Present yourself at the border for visa-free admission; no residence application is filed for this status.

  4. After approval

    Track the 365-day limit from your entry date and, if you intend to settle, apply for an appropriate residence permit before it expires.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers) instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Georgia

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Georgia. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

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Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers).

    Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 365-day stay a digital nomad visa?+

No. It is visa-free entry status for eligible nationalities, not a residence permit or a dedicated nomad visa, and it grants no path to settlement. Confirm your eligibility and conditions on the official SDA page.

Can I work for a Georgian employer on this status?+

Visa-free entry does not by itself authorise employment with a Georgian company, which may require a separate permit. Confirm current work-authorisation rules on the official SDA page.

Can I move to Georgia without a job offer or sponsor?+

Yes - eligible nationalities can enter visa-free and stay up to 365 days without any employer or sponsor, as this route does not require sponsorship. By contrast, the Work Residence Permit needs a genuine Georgian employer or registered entrepreneurial activity. Confirm your nationality's eligibility on the official SDA page.

Does time on the 365-day visa-free stay count toward permanent residence in Georgia?+

No. The 365-day stay is visa-free entry status, not a residence permit, and it confers no settlement rights and does not count as a residence-permit basis. Permanent residence is built on lawfully held temporary residence permits, so you would need to apply for an appropriate residence permit to build toward settlement. Confirm the rules on the official SDA page.

Did Georgia change the rules for remote workers on visa-free stay in 2026?+

Georgia tightened work-authorisation rules for certain activities from 1 March 2026, which can affect remote workers relying on visa-free stay. Check the current rules on the official SDA page before relying on this route.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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