Key Update: Starting March 1, 2026, all foreigners who work or run a business in Georgia will need a work permit in addition to their residence permit. This amendment has already been approved by Parliament. Goal: Transparent labor market oversight and protection. This is a major change for the most common category of applicants. Main…
Updated: September 8, 2025 From March 1, 2026, Georgia is introducing a work-permit requirement that covers most foreign nationals who work in the country—whether as employees or as Individual Entrepreneurs (IE). Below is a plain-English FAQ for expats, remote workers, and small business owners in Georgia. Do foreigners need a work permit from March 1,…
Starting September 1, 2025, Georgia has launched a new “Nomad Residence Permit” designed for IT professionals. The permit is valid for three years but will be revoked if the holder does not spend at least 183 days in the country within 12 months. Family members of IT workers are also eligible. Requirements for Employed IT…
