101 answers to frequent questions about moving and adapting in Georgia: travel, food, animals, housing, and money

In the Madloba catalog you will find answers to 101 questions about living in Tbilisi. Do I need a visa to move? What are the prices for rent, food and utilities in Batumi? Why buy medical insurance? These and many other questions worry travelers who plan to stay in this sunny and hospitable country for a long time. In the video we will tell you more details and nuances of living in Georgia!

The positive sides of Georgia's permanent residency are related to the lack of visa requirements for foreigners. You can reside in the country for 365 days only if you have a passport. Also you can enjoy the delicious traditional Georgian cuisine, plenty of sunny days, fruits and vegetables at affordable prices, a large number of international schools, the proximity of high mountain forests and the Black Sea.

At the same time, those who want to move to Tbilisi have a lot of difficulties related to finding a job and developing a career in their field, finding real estate, organizing production and opening a bank account. It is worth specifying that the field of investment and business is developing quite rapidly, so at the moment you can easily register your own company even without having a residence permit.

In 2022 between Russia and Georgia were abolished grounds for entry, so the country seems increasingly attractive not only for travel, but also for permanent residence. Married couples can not worry about the availability of Russian-language private schools, hobby groups for the child. Especially pleasing is the attitude of Georgians to children, the country is absolutely safe for teenagers.

One of the most popular questions: "How to properly rent an apartment?".

• First, when renting an apartment with the help of a professional intermediary, i.e. a broker, the commission will be paid by the owner of the property.
• Secondly, you should necessarily sign a rental agreement with the owner, it will help to avoid problems with eviction or rent increase.

Note that Russian payment cards, including MIR, do not work in Georgia. It is best to bring no more than $10,000 in cash per person, and upon arrival exchange it for Georgian GEL at an exchange office or bank. At the same time, it is easiest to exchange currency in euros and dollars. There is also a legal turnover of cryptocurrency.

What features of living and moving to Georgia interest you specifically? Share in the comments about your holiday experience in Tbilisi!

What questions were discussed live - see below (links are active!)

0:00 | Start of the broadcast about Georgia with Alexander Nekrashevich

1:05 | What documents do I need to move to Georgia?

1:55 | Do I need a PCR test to come to Georgia in September 2022?

2:13 | Do I need a visa to come to Georgia? What is a visaran?

2:55 | Is there any interrogation at the Russian airport?

4:16 | Are men allowed through the Upper Lars checkpoint?

4:48 | Can I go to Turkey through Georgia?

5:15 | Can I travel from Abkhazia to Georgia?

6:02 | How much does it cost to rent a place to stay in Tbilisi?

6:58 | How much does it cost to rent a place to live in Batumi?

7:39 | Is it possible to open a bank card in Georgia?

8:44 | How do I get prescription drugs into Georgia?

9:32 | Do Russian payment cards work in Georgia?

10:02 | Is it possible to pass the Upper Lars checkpoint on foot?

11:02 | How to come to Georgia with a pet?

12:06 | How do I get my salary from a Russian card in Georgia?

13:06 | Is it possible to change Russian rubles in exchange offices in Georgia?

13:40 | What currency to go to Georgia with?

13:54 | Is there a turnover of cryptocurrency in Georgia?

14:09 | How to turn off spam on the Georgian number Magti?

14:54 | How to rent an accommodation in Georgia on Airbnb, if you are from Russia?

15:45 | The pros and cons of beautifying Georgia

16:40 | How many foreign license plates can I drive in Georgia?

17:00 | Compulsory car insurance in Georgia - will Russian insurance do?

17:29 | Is it true that the Russians are prejudiced against in Georgia?

19:39 | Is it possible to make a power of attorney for a person in another country in Georgia?

20:12 | Is Georgia's land border with Azerbaijan open?

20:23 | How aggressive Ukrainians are towards Russians in Georgia?

21:13 | Do I need grounds to enter Georgia from Russia?

22:10 | Are there any schools for Russian-speaking children in Georgia?

23:27 | How to continue studying in a Russian school after moving to Georgia?

24:48 | Are there state kindergartens in Georgia?

25:51 | How much does it cost to get fast internet in Georgia?

27:16 | Where to find a good realtor in Georgia?

28:56 | How to find someone you know in Georgia? Expat Hangouts.

30:00 | Why buy health insurance in Georgia?

31:35 | What to do if the landlord does not return the deposit for the last month?

34:09 | Is Georgian Civil Code in Russian?

34:54 | What is the best way to communicate with a tenant?

36:38 | Does the Georgian police read messages in Russian?

37:42 | Is it true that Georgia has a 1% tax?

38:58 | How often do gas, electricity and water cuts occur in Georgia?

40:31 | How much cash can I bring into Georgia?

41:27 | Do they check phones at the border?

42:05 | Is there a job in Georgia?

42:48 | Useful mobile applications for living in Georgia

43:34 | Taxi Prices in Georgia

45:23 | Where and How to Buy a SIM-Card in Georgia?

47:18 | How to come to Georgia from Russia without an international passport?

47:55 | Where to put my things? What to bring to Georgia?

51:27 | Is it normal to take a cab from Yerevan to Tbilisi at night?

52:31 | Is the cost of food in Georgia higher or lower than in Russia?

55:55 | How much does seasonal fruit cost in Georgia?

57:32 | Covid vaccination rules for foreigners in Georgia

57:59 | How to Find an Accommodation in Georgia?

59:10 | What words and phrases in Georgian do I need to learn and know?

1:00:30 | Is there a website where to buy used things in Georgia?

1:02:37 | What are the best parts of Tbilisi to rent a place to live?

1:05:51 | Which areas of Batumi are the best for renting a place to live?

1:07:41 | Which Georgian bank is the best to open an account in?

1:08:29 | Where to find useful material for those who are already in Georgia?

1:09:40 | What gives a residence permit in Georgia? How to receive Georgian Citizenship?

1:11:51 | Prices for public transportation in Georgia

1:14:13 | Are stores and establishments open during holidays in Georgia?

1:14:47 | Is it expensive to register a sole proprietorship in Georgia?

1:16:30 | Where to eat real khinkali and khachapuri?

1:17:34 | Where to exchange currency in Georgia at a good rate?

1:18:52 | Where can I get a detailed guide to Georgia?

1:20:36 | Where can I get a detailed guide to Georgia?

1:20:55 | What languages do cinemas in Georgia show movies in?

1:21:04 | Appliance Stores in Georgia

1:22:35 | Parcels to Georgia and shopping from other countries

1:24:39 | Should Russians go to Georgia?

1:26:49 | What to take with you to Georgia, and what to leave?

1:28:08 | What are the tax duties and taxes on importing goods to Georgia?

1:28:37 | What are the difficulties in organizing production in Georgia?

1:29:51 | How much does it cost to rent a house in small towns in Georgia?

1:30:48 | Where can I get a sample rental agreement in Georgia?

1:31:58 | What is the first thing to do when you arrive in Georgia?

1:34:20 | Georgian News Channels

1:36:36 | How to rent an apartment in Georgia?

1:38:21 | How to get married quickly in Georgia?

1:39:10 | How to find a job in Georgia without knowing the language?

1:41:08 | What to do if I lost my documents in Georgia?

1:41:48 | Can I find a job in Georgia in my field?

1:42:30 | Where to look for employees for your company in Georgia?

1:43:50 | Where to find an accountant, partners, suppliers to your business in Georgia?

1:46:25 | How much does it cost to live in Georgia?

1:47:28 | What to do in Georgia in the winter?

1:49:04 | Is it safe to speak Russian in Georgia?

1:53:20 | What is better in Georgia - cash or card?

1:54:22 | Fraud and scams in Georgia

1:54:55 | What is missing in Georgia? What kind of business is better to open?

1:55:43 | How will housing prices change in Georgia in 2022?

1:56:18 | What not to do in Georgia?

1:56:50 | Is delivery service fast in Georgia?

1:57:24 | How much demand is there for arts and entertainment in Georgia?