Georgia
GEOGeorgia allows citizens of 95 countries to stay for up to one year without a visa, and its extremely low cost of living, flat tax regime, and fast internet have made Tbilisi a favourite base for digital nomads and entrepreneurs. Foreign-source income for Georgian small business owners can be taxed at an effective rate of just 1%.
Passport Rank
#58
Visa-Free
116
destinations
Country Details
- Capital
- Tbilisi
- Currency
- Georgian Lari (GEL)
- Languages
- Georgian
- Population
- 3,760,000
- Tax System
- Territorial
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Naturalisation
- 10 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Continental / Subtropical
- English Proficiency Rank
- #52
- Territorial Taxation
- Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed
Georgia's Virtual Zone status allows IT companies to pay 0% corporate tax on foreign-sourced revenue. Individual small business owners earning under 500,000 GEL can benefit from a flat 1% turnover tax under the Small Business Status scheme.
Indices
Cost of Living
28
Safety
71
Healthcare
58
Quality of Life
143
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Territorial
- Territorial Taxation
- Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed
- Naturalisation
- 10 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Special Tax Regime
- Georgia's Virtual Zone status allows IT companies to pay 0% corporate tax on foreign-sourced revenue. Individual small business owners earning under 500,000 GEL can benefit from a flat 1% turnover tax under the Small Business Status scheme.
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi | $620 | $420 | $180 | $70 | $12 |
| Batumi | $450 | $310 | $170 | $65 | $10 |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Climate
Tbilisi
Rainfall range: 30–90 mm/month · Daylight 9h (winter) to 15h (summer)
Batumi
Rainfall range: 130–260 mm/month · Daylight 9h (winter) to 15h (summer)
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- 10
- Language Test
- Yes (Georgian language + history knowledge test)
- Civic Test
- Yes
- Oath Required
- Yes
- Dual Allowed
- No
- Fee
- $50
- Processing
- ~36 months
Real Estate
- Avg price/sqm (capital)
- $1,600
- Transaction taxes
- 1%
Foreign buyers: Foreigners may purchase apartments freely. Agricultural land (over 5 ha) requires Georgian citizenship or company ownership. Tbilisi prime districts $1,000-2,500/sqm; Vake/Saburtalo $1,500-2,800/sqm. Batumi seasonal rental market $600-1,200/sqm. Transfer tax 1%; notary fees ~0.5%. Capital gains taxed at flat 5% (GE residents) or 20% (non-residents).
International Schools
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| School | City | Curriculum | Tuition (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International School of Georgia | Tbilisi | Cambridge + IB | $8,000–$14,000 |
| Tbilisi International School | Tbilisi | IB | $7,000–$12,000 |
Daily Life Logistics
Internet
100 Mbps median
70% fibre coverage
eSIM: Silknet, Magti, Beeline GE
Driving
IDP not required
Local licence required after 12 months
Exchange eligible: Foreign licences accepted for 90 days; EU, UK, US, CIS licences exchangeable; Georgian licence required after 1 year residence
Pet Relocation
Quarantine: none
Rabies titre required
EU pet passport: not accepted
Safety
GPI Rank
#23
Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)
Common Risks
- ⚠taxi overcharging from Tbilisi airport
- ⚠currency exchange short-change at tourist bureaux
- ⚠online rental deposit fraud targeting remote workers
- ⚠fake wine tours in Kakheti
Examples of areas to avoid: Gldani periphery Tbilisi late night, parts of Isani late night
LGBTQ+ Legal Status
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Not legal
- Civil Partnerships
- Not recognised
- Anti-Discrimination Law
- No
- ILGA Rank
- #68
Religious Life
- Halal Food
- Limited
- Kosher Food
- Limited
- Prayer Facilities
- Limited
Sample Citizenship Test Questions
Q1. What script is used to write the Georgian language?
Answer: Mkhedruli (Georgian script)
Source: Civil Registry Agency of Georgia
Q2. Georgian citizenship naturalisation typically requires how many years of legal residence?
Answer: 10
Source: Law of Georgia on Citizenship Art. 17
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