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Europe · Georgian · updated 2026-10

Moving to Georgia: visas, cost of living & citizenship

A single person needs about $1,200 a month to live in Tbilisi, and a family of four about $2,600, including rent. Georgia usually lets you apply for permanent residence after 6 yrs, with citizenship after 10 yrs, and dual citizenship is limited. You can move here without a job offer through the 1-year visa-free stay.

Monthly budget
$1,200
Very low cost
Safety
50
Moderately safe
Stability
42
Fragile
Family
45
Fair
Main city
Tbilisi
Language
Georgian
Permanent residence
6 yrs
Citizenship
10 yrs
Dual citizenship
Limited
Digital nomad visa
Yes
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Cost of living in Georgia, per month in US$

One person
$1,200
Family of four
$2,600
RentGroceriesTransportUtilities & internetEating out & leisureOther
1-bed flat, Tbilisi centre
$600
Estimate
3-bed family flat
$1,100
Estimate
Price level
40
US = 100
Income per person
$749
GNI ÷ 12, World Bank

Safety

Safety score
50
Moderately safe
Homicides per 100k
2.03
US 5.8 · UK 1.0 · Japan 0.2

Political stability & governance

Political stability−0.50
Rule of law+0.10
Control of corruption−0.14
Government effectiveness+0.35
−2.5 weak0strong +2.5

Worldwide Governance Indicators, World Bank. Fragile overall (42/100).

Family-friendliness

Family score
45
Fair
Child outcomes (HCI)
0.569
Health & schooling, 0–1
Under-5 mortality
8.6
per 1,000 births
Life expectancy
74.7 yrs
at birth
Health spending
$554
per person / year
Education spending
4%
of GDP

Visa & residence routes

Remote work
1-year visa-free stayAbout 95 nationalities can live here for a year and register as a 1%-tax individual entrepreneur.
Job offer
Work residence permitWith a Georgian employer.
Investment
Investment residence$100,000 in property for temporary residence; $300,000 for permanent.

Who gets easier access to Georgia

Georgia is not part of a free-movement area in the index.

Visiting: 100 passports can visit visa-free, 0 with an electronic travel authorisation, 0 get a visa on arrival, 96 can apply for an eVisa and 1 need a visa in advance (Passport Index dataset).

Road to permanent residence & citizenship

ArrivePRCitizen024681012+ yrs
Permanent residence
6 yrs
Citizenship
10 yrs
Dual citizenship
Limited

Last checked 2026-10.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to live in Georgia?

About $1,200 a month for one person and $2,600 for a family of four in Tbilisi, including rent. A city-centre 1-bedroom flat costs around $600 a month and a 3-bedroom around $1,100. Prices are 40% of US levels. Georgia is the 15th cheapest of the 76 countries in the index.

Is Georgia safe to live in?

Georgia scores 50/100 for safety (moderately safe), ranking 55th of 76. The homicide rate is 2.03 per 100,000 people (US 5.8, UK 1.0, Japan 0.2).

Is Georgia politically stable?

Georgia scores 42/100 for stability (fragile), ranking 62nd of 76, based on the World Bank's indicators for political stability, rule of law, control of corruption and government effectiveness.

Is Georgia good for families?

Georgia scores 45/100 for family-friendliness (fair), ranking 59th of 76. Life expectancy is 74.7 years and under-5 mortality is 8.6 per 1,000 births.

How long does it take to get permanent residence in Georgia?

Usually 6 yrs of legal residence.

How long until I can become a citizen of Georgia?

Usually 10 yrs of residence. Dual citizenship: limited.

Can I move to Georgia without a job offer?

Yes. 1-year visa-free stay: About 95 nationalities can live here for a year and register as a 1%-tax individual entrepreneur.

Does Georgia have a digital nomad visa?

Yes: the 1-year visa-free stay. About 95 nationalities can live here for a year and register as a 1%-tax individual entrepreneur.

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