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Does Georgia have a visa or programme for digital nomads?

What is known about the C5 visa for remote work.

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Short answer

Since May 2026 Georgia has had the C5 visa, valid up to 5 years with a 1-year stay, for tourists who work remotely for a non-resident employer. You apply online through the e-VISA portal, and the application review costs 300 US dollars. A decision is normally made on the 5th working day, or within 10 working days if additional checks are needed.

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Why

  1. The C5 category was introduced by Government of Georgia Decree No. 184 of 7 May 2026, which amended Decree No. 280 of 23 June 2015 on the rules for issuing visas.
  2. Parliament adopted the amendments in the third reading on 15 April 2026 with 72 votes.
  3. The visa is for a tourist who may work only for a non-resident employer, where the work relates to that employer's activity outside Georgia. It also covers the spouse and minor children.

Details

The year of stay is counted from the first border crossing on this visa, and the general limit of 90 days in 180 does not apply to it. Diplomatic missions abroad do not issue C5, which is issued by the Consular and Diaspora Affairs Department of the ministry. The amendments adopted by Parliament also allow a C5 visa to be refused on state migration policy grounds without a required justification, and such a refusal cannot be appealed.

Officially this is an ordinary short-term visa of category C5, not a separate 'digital nomad' status. If you only need a trip, read who needs a visa for Georgia, and for the visa-free period see how long you can stay in Georgia without a visa.

Tip

Apply only through the e-VISA portal: the decree names it as the way to file, and the 300 US dollar fee is stated for the review of the application.

What may differ

The rules are recent and may change, and a visa can be refused without a stated reason. The visa does not give the right to work for Georgian employers, which needs other grounds. Check the e-VISA portal and the consular service website before applying.

Common misconception

With a C5 visa you can work for Georgian companies.

What actually happens

You cannot. Decree No. 184 allows work on a C5 visa only for a non-resident employer, where the work relates to that employer's activity outside Georgia.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Rules and fees change, so check official websites.

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