DIGITAL NOMAD VISA 2026

Georgia Digital Nomad Visa

Remotely from Georgia (+ 1-year visa-free) · also known as the Remotely from Georgia. Launched 2020. $2,000/month income bar — 41% lower than the global nomad-visa average.

Georgia is the simplest nomad jurisdiction on the planet — just show up and stay a year for most passports. Register as an Individual Entrepreneur and pay 1% tax on turnover up to $180k. Tbilisi's Vake and Saburtalo districts host growing expat communities.

$2,000
Min Income/Month
1 year
Initial Term
Free
Application Fee
0wk
Processing Time

Visa Details

📅 Renewable?
✅ Yes — up to 999 years
🏡 Path to Residency
✅ Leads to permanent residency
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Allowed
✅ Spouse + dependents included
🏥 Health Insurance
Not required
💻 Work Requirement
Employed or self-employed with foreign company/clients
🗓️ Launched
2020 — one of the originals

Tax Treatment

🕐 Residency threshold183 days/year
📋 Tax regime1% tax regime for Individual Entrepreneurs with turnover under 500k GEL (~$180k)

⚠️ Tax rules change often and depend on your citizenship and total days abroad. Consult an international tax advisor before committing.

✅ What's great

  • 1-year visa-free stay for 95+ nationalities
  • 1% flat tax for small-business nomads (world's lowest)
  • No application needed for most passports
  • Wine country + mountains + Tbilisi old town

⚠️ What to know

  • Geopolitical tension with Russia (proximity)
  • Russian/Georgian-speaking bureaucracy
  • Slower internet than East Asia

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📅 Initial term1 year
🔁 Renewals needed0
🏠 Tax resident?Yes

How to Apply

Applications go through the official Georgia immigration portal. Budget 0 weeks and no fee.

Official Georgia Application →

Nomad Visas in Asia

How Georgia's visa stacks up against other Asia nomad visas on income bar, term, and long-term path.

CountryIncome/moTermResidency
Georgia$2,0001 year
Malaysia$2,0001 year
United Arab Emirates$3,5001 year
Indonesia$5,0001 year
Taiwan$5,5003 years
Japan$5,8006 months
South Korea$5,9001 year
Thailand$6,70010 years

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Georgia digital nomad visa?

The Remotely from Georgia (+ 1-year visa-free) (Remotely from Georgia) is Georgia's dedicated visa for remote workers and freelancers. It was launched in 2020 and runs for 1 year, with renewals available up to 999 years. Georgia is the simplest nomad jurisdiction on the planet — just show up and stay a year for most passports. Register as an Individual Entrepreneur and pay 1% tax on turnover up to $180k. Tbilisi's Vake and Saburtalo districts host growing expat communities.

What's the income requirement for the Georgia nomad visa?

You need to show proof of at least $2,000 per month in stable remote income. Employed or self-employed with foreign company/clients

How long does the Georgia nomad visa take to process?

Processing typically takes 0 weeks from submission to approval, though timelines vary by consulate and application completeness. The application fee is free.

Will I pay taxes on the Georgia nomad visa?

1% tax regime for Individual Entrepreneurs with turnover under 500k GEL (~$180k) You become a tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Georgia within a rolling 12-month period.

Does the Georgia nomad visa lead to residency?

Yes — after completing the up to 999 years on this visa (plus any legal gaps), you may qualify for permanent residency and eventually citizenship. Georgia is one of the 12 nomad-visa countries offering a clear long-term path.

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