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Tbilisi for remote workers

The numbers people ask about before they move: how long you can stay, the 2026 rules, tax, safety, air and weather, plus 33 coworking spaces and 46 laptop friendly cafes. Every number links to its source. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

A narrow street in Old Tbilisi with carved wooden balconies
Old Tbilisi street. Macsimus Halbertus, CC BY-SA 2.0

Stay, work and tax

Visa free stay365 daysFor about 95 countries, including the EU, US, UK, Canada and Australia.Source: Legislative Herald of GeorgiaEntry insurance, since 202630,000 GEL coverHealth and accident cover for your whole stay.Source: gov.ukWork permit, since March 2026200 GELStandard decision or fast track. Rules for remote workers are still unclear.Source: KPMG GMS Flash Alert 2026-117Small business tax1% of turnoverUp to 500,000 GEL a year, for an Individual Entrepreneur with small business status.Source: PwC Worldwide Tax SummariesTax residency183 days183 days in any 12 months.Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries

Rule changes, 2025 to 2027

  1. 1 Oct 2025 In forceHigher overstay fines (some sources say 1 September)
    2 sources

    Sources: APA news agency (2025-10-01), First Channel.

  2. 1 Jan 2026 In forceEntry insurance becomes mandatory
    2 sources

    Sources: gov.uk, Revera Legal.

  3. 1 Mar 2026 In forceThe right to labour activity starts
    2 sources

    Sources: KPMG GMS Flash Alert 2026-117 (2026-04-29), Legislative Herald of Georgia (consolidated 2026-06-25).

  4. 1 Mar 2026 In forceProperty residence permit needs USD 150,000
    2 sources

    Sources: Legislative Herald of Georgia (consolidated 2026-06-25), Public Service Development Agency.

  5. 1 Apr 2026 In forceBank deposits insured up to 50,000 GEL
    2 sources

    Sources: Parliament of Georgia (2026), Terabank.

  6. 1 May 2026 In forceEnforcement for the self-employed
    2 sources

    Sources: KPMG GMS Flash Alert 2026-117 (2026-04-29), Legislative Herald of Georgia (consolidated 2026-06-25).

  7. 1 Sep 2026 In forceProof of legal stay for some residence permits
    1 source

    Source: Caspian Post (2026-08-28).

  8. 1 Sep 2026 In forceUnified registry of foreigners
    2 sources

    Sources: Georgia Today (2026-07-22), Fragomen (2025-11-24).

  10. 1 Jan 2027 ComingDeadline for registered labour immigrants
    2 sources

    Sources: KPMG GMS Flash Alert 2026-117 (2026-04-29), Legislative Herald of Georgia (consolidated 2026-06-25).

Daily life

Monthly budget, comfortable3,323 GELabout USD 1,279. One person, from sourced prices, without coworking or insurance.Monthly budget, lean2,014 GELabout USD 775. A cheaper district and fewer meals out.1 bedroom flat, center1754 GELAverage asking rent a month. Range 1295 to 2331 GEL.Source: NumbeoInternet, Georgia median147 Mbps mobileFixed broadband 51 Mbps. Ookla, September 2026.Source: Ookla Speedtest Global IndexSafety index73.7 of 100A survey of how safe people feel, not police data.Source: NumbeoAir, PM2.5 average20 µg/m³About 4 times the WHO guideline. Winter is worst.Source: openknowledge.worldbank.orgMetro and bus fare1 GELOne fare for 90 minutes of transfers.Source: Tbilisi International AirportEnglish and Russian26% EnglishShare of adults at intermediate level or better. Russian: 56%.Source: CRRC Caucasus Barometer 2024 GeorgiaEmergency number112Police, ambulance and fire.Source: gov.uk

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Weather

Average daily high and low in °C.

Source: Wikipedia.

Places to work

Coworking spaces33Laptop friendly cafes46With a day pass price19Places data checked21 Oct 2026

Neighborhoods

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