Relocation guide
How to relocate to Georgia step by step: visa-free entry, residence permits, company registration, banking, housing, healthcare, documents and the obligations that follow.
Citizens of 95+ countries can enter Georgia visa-free and stay for up to one year. This makes Georgia one of the easiest countries to try before committing — you can arrive, explore, and start your setup without any paperwork.
For stays beyond one year, or to work legally as an employee, you need a residence permit. The main routes are work (employment or entrepreneurial activity), investment (USD 300,000+), property (USD 150,000+ for a short-term permit), IT activity, and family reunification.
Permanent residence is available after six years of lawful temporary residence, or through an investment of USD 300,000 or more. A permanent residence card is renewed every ten years.
| Status | Visa-free stay (up to 1 year) | Temporary residence permit | Permanent residence permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | Up to 365 days; no extension without leaving | 1 year, renewable; some bases grant 6 years | Indefinite; must renew the card every 10 years |
| Requirements | Valid passport from an eligible country; no application needed | A legal basis: work, investment, property, IT activity or family | 6 years of lawful residence, or investment of USD 300,000+ |
| Best for | Short-term visitors, digital nomads testing Georgia, tourists | Expats, entrepreneurs, investors, remote workers settling long-term | Long-term residents, families making Georgia their permanent home |
| Our fee | from $450 per applicant | from $690 | from $350 |
| Government fee | — | 220 GEL · same day 475 GEL | — |
| Processing | Immediate on arrival | 10–30 days | 30 days |
| Learn more: Visa-free stay (up to 1 year) | Learn more: Temporary residence permit | Learn more: Permanent residence permit |
You can begin most of the process before arriving in Georgia.
We assess your situation and create a step-by-step relocation plan tailored to your needs.
We tell you which documents to prepare, apostille and translate before you travel.
Company registration and some bank accounts can be done by power of attorney before arrival.
On arrival, we submit the residence permit application and handle remaining steps in person.
Housing, insurance, orientation and a support line for 90 days after you arrive.
Georgian authorities accept foreign documents once their origin is certified: by an apostille in countries party to the Hague Apostille Convention, otherwise by consular legalization. Every foreign document is then translated into Georgian by a certified translator and the translation notarized.
Prepare these documents before you travel. The apostille process varies by country and can take days to weeks, so start early.
A realistic plan for a full relocation, starting from abroad:
Two kinds of fees apply: official government fees paid at cost, and our professional fee, fixed in writing before we start.
| Service | Standard, 1 working day | Same day |
|---|---|---|
| Company registration or change (LLC, JSC, branch) | 200 GEL | 400 GEL |
| Registry extract | 20 GEL | 75 GEL |
Professional fees in US dollars, excluding government fees, notary, translation and apostille costs.
Georgian banks open accounts in lari, US dollars and euros. Each bank decides after its own compliance review, and no adviser can guarantee the outcome.
Some banks open accounts remotely for suitable profiles; others ask you to visit a branch. We prepare the file, choose the right bank and stay with the application until a decision.
Your relocation does not end at arrival. Here are the tasks that follow:
Citizens of 95+ countries can stay for up to one year without a visa. No application or registration is needed.
The official processing fee is 300 GEL for 30 days, 450 GEL for 20 days or 600 GEL for 10 days. Our professional fee for the application starts from $450.
No. Document preparation, company registration and some bank accounts can be arranged remotely before you arrive.
Yes. Family members can apply for residence permits based on family reunification once the primary applicant has a permit.
Yes. Georgia is considered one of the safest countries in the region, with low crime rates and a welcoming attitude to foreigners.
Significantly lower than Western Europe. A comfortable life in Tbilisi costs roughly $1,500–$2,500 a month for a single person, including rent, food and transport.
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