Georgia confirms one-year visa-free stay for 95 nationalities
The unusually long visa-free period stays in place, making Georgia a practical base for long-stay remote workers.
- In effect from
- 1 May 2026
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026
Citizens of around 95 countries can enter without a visa and remain for 365 days for tourism, business or remote work.
The clock restarts on each entry, and short trips out of the country are commonly used to reset it.
Staying beyond a year without a residence permit triggers fines on exit, so track your entry date.
Countries affected
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