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As of March 1, 2026, the landscape for foreign professionals and international businesses in Georgia has shifted significantly. The Georgian Parliament passed amendments to the Law on Labour Migration to align with European Union standards, creating a more regulated environment for the employment of foreign nationals. If you are an expat, a remote worker, or a business owner, understanding the new requirements for a work permit in Georgia  is no longer optional - it is a lega

Based on the Order of the Government of Georgia on Approving the Rules for Granting the Right to La bor Ac tivity General Provisions Q1: Who is considered a labor immigrant under Georgian legislation? A labor immigrant is a foreign national or stateless person who comes to Georgia for the purpose of carrying out paid employment activity on the basis of a labor contract with an employer. Q2: Who is a self-employed foreigner? A self-employed foreigner is a foreign national who

According to the amendments, the right to engage in labor activity is granted to: 1) A foreign national who does not hold a permanent residence permit in Georgia and whose purpose is to be employed by a local employer and carry out remunerated labor activity in Georgia or remotely; in the case of a labor immigrant, it is issued for a specific employer and a specific job position. A labor immigrant obtains the right to engage in labor activity through a local employer, for a s