Visa-free stay (up to 1 year)
Visa-free stay (up to 1 year) is a residence route in Georgia (Other). Citizens of ~95 countries may stay 365 days visa-free; reset by exit/re-entry. Since 1 Mar 2026 working or running a business on visa-free status requires a work permit + D1 visa/residence.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
183 days → tax resident; territorial: foreign dividends untaxed, GE dividends 5%.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Other |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 0 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | no |
| Eligible | ~95 nationalities incl. CH, EU, Russia |
| Tax | 183 days → tax resident; territorial: foreign dividends untaxed, GE dividends 5%. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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