Georgia (GE)

Caucasus gateway with long visa-free stays for many nationalities, low business taxes, mountain-and-wine culture, and a fast-changing 2026 work-permit environment.

Capital: Tbilisi

Region: Europe

Language: Georgian

Currency: GEL (₾)

Cost of living: Very affordable (index 34)

Emergency: 112

Jobs & Work Permits

Everything you need to find work and get authorised to work in Georgia.

State Employment Support Agency

Sakhelmtsipo dasaqmebis khelshetcqobis saagento

Job seekers can use state employment services and employers use labour-migration systems for foreign workers where required.

Services offered:

✓Job matching
✓Labour market programmes
✓Employer support
✓Labour migration administration
✓Skills and vocational initiatives

Expat eligibility: Foreigners can use job platforms freely, but actual work in 2026 may require right-to-labour-activity approval, D1/work residence basis, or another lawful exemption.

Visit State Employment Support Agency

💼 Work Permits

EU Citizens

EU citizens are not EU-free-movement citizens in Georgia. They may enter visa-free for long stays, but work authorisation/residence questions are Georgian-law questions.

Non-EU Citizens

Most foreign nationals without permanent residence must assess the 2026 right-to-labour-activity rules before paid work, local employment, or entrepreneurial activity in Georgia.

EU Blue Card

No EU Blue Card. IT and work residence permits are domestic Georgian routes.

Freelancer Visa

There is no simple freelancer visa equivalent to Germany. Freelancers often use Individual Entrepreneur registration, Small Business Status, and residence/work compliance where required.

⏱️ Work Culture

Typical hours Usually 40 hours/week in office roles, often Monday-Friday; hospitality and tourism schedules vary.

Annual leave At least 24 working days paid annual leave under the Labour Code, plus at least 15 calendar days unpaid leave.

Sick leave Medical certificate requirements and employer policies vary; contracts should state paid sick-leave practice.

Trial period Probation/trial clauses are common; read termination language carefully.

Notice period Contract terms matter; Labour Code protections and final pay deadlines apply.

Salary range Local salaries vary widely: service jobs can be low; professional roles often 2,000-7,000+ GEL/month; international/IT roles may be higher.

Pay frequency Usually monthly.

Contract types

·Open-ended employment contract
·Fixed-term employment contract
·Service agreement
·Individual Entrepreneur contract
·Remote foreign employment

🔍 Job Boards

Jobs.ge

Main Georgian job board for professional roles, NGOs, finance, tech, operations, and admin.

HR.ge

Large Georgian recruitment portal with local employer vacancies.

Best for international, tech, remote, NGO, and startup roles.

Dev.ge / tech communities

Useful for IT roles, meetups, and Georgian startup hiring.

ReliefWeb / NGO pages

For international development, humanitarian, policy, and civil society work.

🌍 Expat-Friendly Resources

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Expat Facebook and Telegram groups

Useful for referrals, but verify legality and contracts carefully.

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Chambers of commerce

EU, American, British, German, French, and other chambers post events and networking opportunities.

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Coworking spaces

Terminal, Impact Hub, Lokal, and sector events are practical networking points.

📝 Application Tips

CV format: Concise 1-2 page CV. English is acceptable for international roles; Georgian is valuable for local employers.

Cover letter: Expected

Language: Georgian is essential for many local-facing jobs. English is common in tech, NGOs, tourism, and international companies. Russian can help in some sectors but should not be assumed.

Interviews: Relationship and trust matter. Expect practical salary discussions, references, and sometimes informal interviews before formal paperwork.

🤝 Networking Tips

→Attend chamber and coworking events
→Use Telegram/Facebook groups but verify employers
→Ask about work permit responsibility before accepting
→Get salary, tax, pension, and visa support in writing
→Avoid cash-only or no-contract work if you need residence later

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