Work Residence Permit (employment, IE or own company) (შრომითი ბინადრობის ნებართვა)
changing — Labour-migration reform from Mar 2026; Law 1509 (Apr 2026) exempts remote work for foreign clients
Work Residence Permit (employment, IE or own company) is a residence route in Georgia (Emploi). Since 1 Mar 2026: work permit via labourmigration.moh.gov.ge (incl. self-employed/IE: business plan or turnover, video interview) + D1 visa or work residence permit. IT specialists: 3-yr permit. Turnover thresholds (GEL 50k) changed Apr 2026 — verify. Gov fees ~GEL 2,100 (family of 3, incl. work permit).
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
IE small-business 1% turnover regime possible; foreign dividends untaxed.
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.
| Catégorie | Emploi |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 600 + CHF 190 / an |
| Revenu / an | — |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | 0 |
| Résidence perm. | 10 |
| Citoyenneté | 10 |
| Travail | yes |
| Éligibles | all |
| Impôts | IE small-business 1% turnover regime possible; foreign dividends untaxed. |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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