Quick Answer
The Remotely from Georgia program is a free government initiative that grants remote workers a one-year legal stay in Georgia, renewable. You need to prove remote employment with a foreign income of $2,000+/month. The application is entirely online, takes 5–15 business days, and costs nothing. It is one of the most straightforward nomad visa processes in Asia or Europe.
What Remotely from Georgia Actually Is
This is not a typical tourist visa with a work restriction layered on top. Remotely from Georgia is a formal program run by Georgia's Enterprise Georgia agency. Approved applicants receive official documentation confirming their legal status as remote workers in the country. Banks, landlords, and immigration officials recognise it.
The program was launched in 2020 and has been refined each year. As of 2026 it covers remote workers from any country (the US, UK, EU, India, and former Soviet states all apply equally).
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship of any country outside Georgia
- Proof of remote employment or freelance income from a foreign (non-Georgian) source
- Minimum monthly income: $2,000 USD (bank statements, employment letter, or client contracts as evidence)
- Valid passport (at least 6 months beyond your intended stay)
- No Georgian tax residency (you cannot already be paying taxes in Georgia)
How to Apply — Step by Step
Step 1: Gather your documents
You will need:
- Passport scan (bio page)
- Passport-sized photo
- Bank statements for the last 3 months showing income of $2,000+/month
- Employment letter from your employer OR freelance contract/invoices
- Completed application form (available at enterprisegeorgia.gov.ge)
Step 2: Submit online
Create an account at ework.gov.ge and upload all documents. The portal is in Georgian and English. Submission is free.
Step 3: Wait
Processing takes 5–15 business days. You will receive an email with your approval or a request for additional documents.
Step 4: Activate in Georgia (within 90 days of approval)
Once approved, you must enter Georgia within 90 days. On arrival, register your address with the Public Service Development Agency (PSDA) within 30 calendar days of first entry.
What You Get With Approval
- Legal stay of up to 1 year (not tied to your passport's 90/180-day tourist window)
- Ability to open a Georgian bank account — Bank of Georgia and TBC Bank both accept program participants
- Georgian phone number without the tourist SIM restrictions
- Peace of mind that you are legally documented if asked by immigration
The Tax Question
Georgia's tax system is territorial — you pay tax only on Georgian-sourced income. If your entire income comes from foreign clients or an overseas employer, you owe Georgia nothing. This makes the Remotely from Georgia program particularly attractive for high-income freelancers who would face residency-based taxation elsewhere.
You can legally remain in Georgia under this program for up to 5 years before triggering tax residency (183-day rule applies to Georgian-taxable income, not all income).
What to Watch Out For
The $2,000 minimum is enforced. Enterprise Georgia does check bank statements. If your average monthly income over 3 months is below $2,000, your application will be rejected.
90-day clock starts on approval, not entry. If you are approved but delay your trip, you may find yourself unable to enter within the activation window. Plan accordingly.
Georgian health insurance is not included. SafetyWing covers Georgia for nomads at $45–80/month.
Bank account opening can still be slow. Even with program approval, some Georgian banks take 2–4 weeks to fully activate a foreigner's account. Bring a backup Wise card.
Entry Without the Program: The Tourist Window
If you do not apply for Remotely from Georgia, you can stay up to 90 days within 180 days as a tourist — no visa required for most nationalities including US, UK, EU, and India. Many nomads simply cycle this window and accept the ambiguity. It works until it does not.
Bottom Line
Remotely from Georgia is the right move if you are serious about Tbilisi as a base. The application is free, the requirements are straightforward, and the legal coverage it provides — especially for banking — is worth the 15-day wait. Apply before you arrive.
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*Last updated: April 2026*