Remotely from Georgia
Was: a pandemic-era door into Tbilisi for remote workers.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
A COVID-era (2020–21) Georgian scheme letting citizens of 95 countries enter during border closures to work remotely for 180+ days, applied for via the stopcov.ge portal.
Dream spread
Was: a pandemic-era door into Tbilisi for remote workers.
Relocation reality check
Created for pandemic border closures; the stopcov.ge portal now shows only stale 2020 COVID content. Many nationalities can instead stay in Georgia visa-free for long periods — check current visa-free rules.
Your fit signals
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Citizens or residents of Georgia only
This program is not open to people moving from abroad: it is limited to citizens or existing residents of Georgia.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside Georgia
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Georgia; local paid work is usually not allowed on this…
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Was: citizens of 95 eligible countries planning to stay 180+ days, with quarantine & testing at own expense.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Citizens or residents of Georgia only
BlockerThis program is not open to people moving from abroad: it is limited to citizens or existing residents of Georgia.
Remote work for employers or clients outside Georgia
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Georgia; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 6 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
No amounts on record. Check the official source.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
We are still curating 🇬🇪 Georgia-specific communities. Meanwhile, these global boards answer relocation questions every day.
Communities being curated — start with r/expats meanwhile
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Life abroad, country comparisons, honest post-move retrospectives.
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“for at least 180 days ... they must undergo a 12-day quarantine and testing at their own expense (Georgia Today, Jan 2021)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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