Georgia Digital Nomad Visa
Georgia lets citizens of about 95 countries live visa-free for a full 365 days with no income requirement, and registered sole traders can pay just 1% turnover tax, making it one of the easiest, most tax-friendly nomad bases.
There's no formal nomad visa to apply for: most Western passports get 365 days visa-free on arrival (the COVID-era 'Remotely from Georgia' program is now defunct). The draw is the 1% small-business tax for individual entrepreneurs up to ~GEL 500,000/year, though 'consulting' work is excluded and taxed at 20%. Note a March 2026 rule that split visa-free entry from the right to work, leaving remote work for a foreign employer in a gray area. [Source: Government of Georgia (visa-free regime ordinance) ↗]
Updated: The 365-day visa-free regime is current, but from March 2026 entry no longer automatically grants work rights; the old 'Remotely from Georgia' program is discontinued.
Key requirements
- Hold a passport from one of ~95 visa-exempt countries
- Stay up to 365 days visa-free; exit and re-enter to reset the clock
- From March 2026, visa-free entry no longer automatically grants the right to work, so get local advice if you work for a foreign employer
- The 1% small-business tax needs registration as an individual entrepreneur
Before you apply
Health insurance isn't strictly required for Georgia, but a nomad policy covers you while you're abroad.
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How much income do you need for the Georgia digital nomad visa?
Georgia sets no fixed income figure; you prove regular remote income from foreign sources.
Who can apply for the Georgia nomad visa?
Citizens of ~95 visa-exempt countries (incl. US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia). It's for people working remotely (employed, freelance, business) for clients or employers outside Georgia. Family can be included (Family from visa-exempt countries get the same one-year stay).
How long is the Georgia nomad visa valid?
It's granted for 12 months, and is not renewable in place. Processing typically takes Immediate at the border (visa-free).
Do you pay tax in Georgia as a digital nomad?
Georgia taxes on a territorial basis, and registered sole traders can pay just 1% turnover tax up to ~GEL 500,000/year (~$189k), though 'consulting' work is excluded and taxed at 20%. Staying 183+ days makes you a tax resident.
Do you need health insurance for the Georgia nomad visa?
It isn't strictly required, but health insurance is strongly recommended while you're abroad.
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Visa rules and income thresholds change and can vary by consulate. Confirm the current requirements with Government of Georgia (visa-free regime ordinance) before applying. This page is general information, not legal advice.