Quick Answer
Georgia's Remotely from Georgia program allows remote workers to live and work legally in Georgia for up to one year. You apply online, the income requirement is $2,000/month, and most nationalities can enter Georgia visa-free for 365 days regardless. The program gives you a certificate that makes opening a Georgian bank account easier — the main practical benefit. Tbilisi is genuinely one of the best remote work bases in the world for 2026.
How the Program Works
Remotely from Georgia is not a visa in the traditional sense — it is a certificate issued to remote workers that provides legal clarity and banking access. Citizens of most countries can enter Georgia without a visa for up to 365 days anyway. The program's main practical value is the official documentation that allows you to open a Georgian bank account (otherwise difficult as a foreign national) and provides some legal protection for your remote work status.
Eligibility:
- Employed by a foreign company or self-employed with foreign clients
- Minimum monthly income of $2,000 (demonstrated by bank statements or employment contract)
- Valid passport
- Valid health insurance covering Georgia
Application: Online at remotelyfromgeorgia.com. Processing time 10 business days. Cost: free.
Duration: Certificate valid for one year, renewable.
Who Actually Needs It
If you are coming from a country with visa-free access to Georgia (US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, and most other countries — 95+ nationalities), you can simply enter Georgia and work remotely without applying for the program. No enforcement exists for remote workers on tourist stays, and the Georgian government has explicitly encouraged nomads.
The program is most useful if you:
- Want to open a Georgian bank account (the certificate significantly eases this)
- Need legal documentation of your work status for tax purposes in your home country
- Plan to stay beyond a year and need a clear status
For most nomads doing 3–6 month stays, the visa-free entry is sufficient and the program application is optional.
Visa-Free Entry by Nationality
Georgia allows visa-free entry for citizens of 95+ countries for stays of up to 365 days in a 12-month period. This includes all EU/EEA countries, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, India, and most of Southeast Asia.
Check the official Georgian e-Visa portal if your nationality is not on the common list. A 30-day or 90-day e-Visa is available for most other nationalities at evisa.gov.ge.
Banking in Georgia with the Program Certificate
Georgian banks — TBC Bank and Bank of Georgia are the main options — can open accounts for foreign nationals, but the process is easier with the Remotely from Georgia certificate. Requirements:
- Passport
- Remotely from Georgia certificate (or residency document)
- Proof of income (employment contract or client contracts)
- Some banks also ask for utility bill showing Georgian address
TBC Bank is the most nomad-friendly, with English-language service and an excellent mobile app. Bank of Georgia is the other main option, comparable in quality. Both offer Georgian lari accounts and can process card payments, transfers, and cryptocurrency in some cases.
Taxes
Georgia has a flat 20% income tax and a territorial tax system. If you are a Georgian tax resident and your income comes from foreign sources, you may qualify for the Virtual Zone status or claim exemption under Georgia's territorial tax rules — income earned from services provided to foreign clients may not be taxable in Georgia.
This is complex and individual circumstances matter significantly. Get advice from a Georgian accountant (widely available in Tbilisi, often English-speaking) before assuming you owe or do not owe Georgian tax.
Is Georgia Worth It Beyond the Visa?
Yes — see the Tbilisi cost of living and coworking guides for the full picture. Short version: Tbilisi offers one of the best nomad setups in the world — low cost ($800–1,400/month all-in), excellent coworking, vibrant social scene, incredible food and wine culture, and a position between Europe and Asia that makes it logistically central.
Bottom Line
Apply for the Remotely from Georgia certificate if you want banking access or legal documentation. Otherwise, simply arrive visa-free and work. Either way, Georgia is worth the trip.
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*Last updated: April 2026*