Georgia
Visa routes for UK citizens · switch to US citizens · Georgia travel guide
Tbilisi layers crumbling art nouveau courtyards, Soviet-era blocks, and a serious cafe and natural wine culture, all at costs that stretch a modest budget a long way. Citizens of about 95 countries can stay 365 days visa free, though rules introduced in March 2026 mean anyone earning from Georgian clients or a local business should check the new work permit requirements.
- Currency
- GEL
- Capital
- Tbilisi
- Language
- Georgian (Russian, English in cities)
- Timezone
- UTC+4
- Best months
- May-Jun & Sep-Oct (warm, fewer crowds)
Every path below is traced to the official rule and confidence-flagged. Data last reviewed 2026-07-02.
Tourist entry
Visa-free entry (1-year)
visa exempt
- Stay limit
- 365 days
- Extension
- None
- Government fee
- Free
- Processing
- On arrival / none
Requirements
- Passport valid for the duration of stay
- MANDATORY from 1 Jan 2026: health+accident insurance with 30,000 GEL+ coverage for the entire stay
Documents
- Valid passport
- Insurance policy proof (airlines and border may check)
Notes and sources
- Exit and re-enter restarts a fresh 365 days (officer discretion applies). Same treatment as US.
- 183+ days presence with income triggers Georgian tax residency. Source: gov.uk
Digital nomad / remote work
365-day visa-free stay (see work-permit caveat)
visa exempt
- Stay limit
- 365 days
- Extension
- None
- Government fee
- Free
- Processing
- On arrival / none
Requirements
- No application needed; the 1-year visa-free stay is the de facto nomad route
- Mandatory 2026 insurance (see tourism)
- CAVEAT: from 1 Mar 2026, new Labor Migration rules (Resolution No. 70) require a work permit for foreigners doing paid work in Georgia, explicitly including self-employed and locally-engaged remote workers; 2,000 GEL fines
Documents
- Valid passport
- Health+accident policy (30,000 GEL+)
Notes and sources
- Whether pure foreign-employer nomads are exempt from the new permit is a GREY AREA: law firms read them as exempt, unconfirmed officially. Verify before relying.
- The old 'Remotely from Georgia' program is discontinued. Source: ge.usembassy.gov / gov.uk
Common questions
How long can UK citizens stay in Georgia without a visa?
UK citizens can enter Georgia under the Visa-free entry (1-year) for up to 365 days, with no routine extension. Confidence: high.
Does Georgia have a digital nomad visa for UK citizens?
Georgia has no dedicated digital nomad visa; remote workers use the route above (365-day visa-free stay (see work-permit caveat)). The income and document requirements are listed above, with sources. Confidence: medium.
How reliable is this information?
Each path shows a confidence flag and its source. High means an official, current government source; medium means reputable secondary sources or recently changed rules; low means unclear or conflicting. Immigration rules change: always confirm against the linked official source before booking. This page is guidance, not legal advice.
Trip essentials nomads pair with this move
- SafetyWing - nomad travel medical insurance (many visas above require proof of coverage)
- Wise - multi-currency account, useful for proof-of-funds statements and paying fees
- Airalo - eSIM data on arrival, before you find a local SIM
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