Visa and Legal Status Checklist for Tbilisi Newcomers
Understanding your visa options for living in Georgia.
Action checklist
Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.
1365-day visa-free stay for citizens of 95+ countries — no application needed
2After 365 days: leave and re-enter to reset (border run to Armenia or Turkey)
3Permanent residency: possible after legally residing for 6 years
4Virtual Zone company: 0% income tax for Georgian-registered tech companies
City context: Tbilisi
These steps are tailored for newcomers in Tbilisi. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.