Georgia · digital nomad
Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers)
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Source check: all 1 official citation reconfirmed 11 July 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.
- 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
In short
As of 1 June 2026, the Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers) for Georgia is an unsponsored Georgia immigration route. Sources: official Georgia government pages, reviewed 1 June 2026.
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.
Verified against 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.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The traveller holds a passport from one of the roughly 95 nationalities Georgia admits visa-free for up to 365 days.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ✓The purpose of stay does not involve employment by a Georgian company without separate authorisation.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ✓The traveller meets ordinary entry conditions, including a valid passport and no grounds for refusal of entry.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
Common blockers
- !A nationality that is not on Georgia's visa-free list, which requires a visa or e-visa instead.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- !Treating the 365 days as a residence permit - it confers no settlement rights and does not count as a residence-permit basis.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- !Taking up employment with a Georgian company without the separate authorisation that may require.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport from a visa-free nationality.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ·Evidence of sufficient means and onward intentions if requested at the border.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
- ·Proof that income is earned from foreign sources rather than a Georgian employer.Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗
Application pathway
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.
Build the evidence pack
Carry a valid passport and, if asked, evidence of foreign income and means of support.
Submit through the official channel
Present yourself at the border for visa-free admission; no residence application is filed for this status.
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.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse 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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Primary source: Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia)
Last checked: 1 June 2026