Georgia Digital Nomad Visa

Who Qualifies for Georgia’s Digital Nomad Visa?

To qualify for a digital nomad visa to Georgia, you must meet the following requirements:

• You are from one of the 95 visa-free countries.
• You work as a freelancer for clients outside Georgia, or
• You work remotely for a company registered outside Georgia, or
• You own a business that functions remotely.
• You are able to support your stay in Georgia. You must have one of the following:
  • Monthly income of $2,000 USD at least, or
  • At least $24,000 USD in savings.

How to Apply for a Georgia Digital Nomad Visa?

You apply for Georgia’s digital nomad visa online, through the official visa portal. You just have to:

• Prepare the required documents. Gather the documents and scan them before you start the online application. You will have to upload them electronically to the online application.
• Complete the online application. During the application you have to fill out all questions with the required information about yourself and upload the documents you prepared.
• Wait for approval. Once the application is processed, you will be notified via email. You will receive an answer within 10 days.

You do not have to pay a fee since the application is free of charge.

What Are the Required Documents?

When applying for Georgia’s digital nomad visa, you have to prepare the following documents:

• Passport valid for at least three months.
• Proof you work remotely:
  • Work contract, or
  • Certificate of incorporation.
• Health insurance certificate. You must purchase an insurance plan that covers you during your entire stay in Georgia.
• Proof you have enough money–$2,000 monthly income or $24,000 savings:
  • Bank statements, or
  • Income tax returns, or
  • Employment contracts.

What Are the Living Costs in Georgia?

Georgia is a relatively affordable country to live in—if you are moving to Georgia alone, you need about €1200/month to live comfortably, but this naturally depends on your lifestyle and whether you’re living in the city center or further away.

See a general overview of how much you can expect things to cost in Georgia:

Meal in an inexpensive restaurant	€8.45
Three-course meal for two people in a mid-range restaurant	€33.82
One-way ticket (local transport)	€0.34
Monthly pass (regular price)	€13.53
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	€1.01
Basic utilities (per month)	€63.07
One-bedroom apartment in the City Center	€547.78
One-bedroom apartment outside of City Center	€359.51
Three-bedroom apartment in the City Center	€974.51
Three-bedroom apartment outside of the City Center	€620.54

Best Cities in Georgia for Digital Nomads

Some of the best cities in Georgia for digital nomads are:

• In the capital city of Georgia, you will find cobblestoned and full of historic buildings. However, you can also find the buzzing vibe of a capital city – bars, coffee shops, and restaurants.
• In this international port city, you can find a beautiful coastline for anyone interested in enjoying the beach. Batumi offers both modern architecture and the old town, with beautiful views overall.
• The old city of Kutaisi is the second-largest city in Georgia where you can explore both modern and old architecture.
• Also known as the ‘City of Love’, Signagi is full of picturesque views with beautiful houses, cobblestone streets, vineyards, wineries, and remnants of medieval architecture.

Are there Any Coworking Spaces?

In the larger cities, like Tbilisi and Batumi, there are plenty of coworking spaces you can make use of as a digital nomad. See some of the most popular:

• Terminal – Tbilisi
• Impact Hub – Tbilisi
• D Block Workspace – Tbilisi
• VIBE – Tbilisi
• Eneik Coworking – Kutaisi
• Lend Space – Batumi
• Vake Cowork – Tbilisi
• Kongworking – Batumi
• Regus – Tbilisi
• SPACE – Batumi
• SpaceZ – Kutaisi

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