Georgia, the country in the Caucasus, does not have a dedicated digital nomad visa in 2026. It does not need one. Citizens of many countries can enter visa-free and stay for up to a year, which makes it one of the easiest long stays in the world. This guide explains the visa-free rules, the older Remotely from Georgia scheme, how to get residence if you want it, and how tax works.
| Visa name | None needed for eligible nationalities |
| Stay allowed | Up to 365 days per stay for many nationalities |
| Income requirement | None for visa-free entry |
| Application | None for visa-free entry |
| Citizenship pathway | Residence permits can count towards permanent residency |
Who Gets the 365-Day Stay
Eligible nationals can stay up to 365 days per stay with no application, income threshold or border fee. As reported, the list includes the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Israel and the Gulf states, plus many others. Citizens of some countries, such as India and Nigeria in the examples we found, need an e-visa or consular visa, usually for shorter stays, and should plan for a residence permit from the start. Check the Georgian foreign ministry list for your passport.
Remotely From Georgia
Georgia launched Remotely from Georgia in 2020 as a COVID-era scheme requiring proof of income and pre-approval. Most remote workers now skip it because visa-free entry is simpler. If you think you need it, confirm its current status and income test with the Georgian authorities.
Residence Permits
If you want to stay beyond the visa-free period or need a residence card, you can apply for a permit on work, business, investment, study or family grounds. Applications are filed at the Public Service Hall, with standard processing historically around 30 days and faster paid tracks available. Permits typically run from one to six years and can count towards permanent residency. A business-based permit relies on real activity, not just registering a company.
Tax
Georgian tax residence arises after 183 days of physical presence in any continuous 12-month period. As reported, resident individuals pay no Georgian personal income tax on foreign-source income. Georgian-source income faces a flat 20% unless a special regime applies, and work performed physically in Georgia is generally treated as Georgian-source regardless of where your client is based. Sole traders may qualify for a small business status with a very low turnover tax, which has its own threshold and monthly declarations. Georgian tax rules do not remove your home-country obligations, so speak to a cross-border tax professional.
Border Hopping
After 365 days, many nomads leave and re-enter. Rules about repeated resets can change, so keep your entry and exit records and ask the authorities if you plan to do this.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming every nationality gets 365 days. Many do not.
- Treating Georgian tax rules as the end of your tax story. Your home country may still tax you.
- Counting Georgian-based work as foreign-source income when it is performed in Georgia.
- Not tracking days toward the 183-day residence test.
Where to Live
Read our Tbilisi digital nomad guide for neighbourhoods, coworking and costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a digital nomad visa for Georgia? Not if your nationality qualifies for the 365-day visa-free stay.
Is foreign income taxed in Georgia? As reported, not for tax residents. Work performed in Georgia may be treated differently.
Can I get a residence permit? Yes, on work, business, investment, study or family grounds.
These details come from secondary sources checked in 2026 and rules change. Confirm eligibility, the visa-free list and tax rules with Georgian authorities or a local adviser before you travel or relocate.
Related: All digital nomad visas | How to avoid accidental tax residency | Digital nomad tax guide