Georgia Digital Nomad Visa
Georgia lets citizens of 95+ countries stay visa-free for a full year. Pair that with the Individual Entrepreneur regime (a 1% tax rate on revenue up to ~$155K) and it's one of the most affordable nomad bases anywhere.
Best for
- Travellers from 95+ visa-exempt countries
- Workers prioritising low cost of living
- Founders testing a low-tax small-business regime
Eligibility
- Citizenship from one of 95+ visa-free countries
- Remote work for non-Georgian companies (recommended)
- Self-supporting income; guidance is around $2,000/month
- Travel and health insurance recommended
Application steps
- Confirm visa-free eligibility for your passport
- Enter Georgia (no application needed for the 1-year stay)
- If staying long-term: register a Sole Proprietorship for the 1% regime
- File Georgian taxes if you triggered residency or registered an entity
Tax considerations
Cross 183 days and Georgian tax residency triggers. The Individual Entrepreneur regime offers 1% tax on revenue up to roughly $155K, popular with high-earning freelancers but worth structuring carefully.
This is general information and not tax advice. Confirm with a tax advisor licensed in your home country and Georgia before triggering residency.
Need EOR in Georgia?
For solo earners under about $165k turnover, Georgia's 1% Small Business Status almost always beats EOR on take-home, and the DNV pairs naturally with IE registration. EOR makes sense only when the worker wants W-2-style employee status, needs the 2%+2% pension auto-enrolment, or your compliance team won't accept contractor classification for a long-tenure role.
HQ Simple services Georgia EOR through our vetted partner network. Direct EOR sits with the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia.
Talk to us about EOR in GeorgiaA 20-minute call usually settles it: EOR if the worker is a local resident, DNV if they keep their home employer. We'll tell you which is cleaner.