Every Guide You Need
76 in-depth guides covering every aspect of expat life in Georgia — from your first day to your fifth year. Written by people who actually live here.
🚀 Getting Started
New to Georgia? Start here.
Moving to Georgia: The Complete Relocation Checklist
Everything you need — visa, banking, apartment, business setup — in the order you'll need it.
20 min readCost of Living in Tbilisi
Real numbers for rent, groceries, transport, healthcare — with sample monthly budgets.
22 min readBest Neighborhoods in Tbilisi
Where to live — rent prices, vibes, commute times, and pros/cons for each area.
18 min readGeorgia vs Portugal, Thailand, Dubai & Mexico
An honest, data-driven comparison of the top digital nomad destinations.
22 min readThe Downsides: What Nobody Tells You
Traffic, air quality, stray dogs, language barriers — the honest guide to what's hard.
22 min read💼 Business & Legal
Taxes, visas, company setup, property, and employment.
Starting a Business in Georgia
IE vs LLC, step-by-step registration, costs, and bank accounts.
16 min read NewIE vs LLC in Georgia
The blunt structure decision guide: when the 1% solo route wins, when an LLC is smarter, and how to stop choosing based on tax slogans alone.
21 min read NewHow to Register an LLC in Georgia
Documents, shareholder setup, legal address, banking, accounting, and the 2026 compliance layer foreign founders miss.
22 min read NewIndividual Entrepreneur in Georgia
The focused 1% setup guide for foreigners: IE registration, Small Business Status, work authorization, banking, and the mistakes that cost money.
22 min readTaxes in Georgia for Expats
The 1% IE regime, LLC taxation, VAT, capital gains, and compliance.
18 min read NewGeorgian Tax Residency Certificate
How to prove Georgian tax residence on paper: 183-day rule, Revenue Service process, and when the certificate actually matters.
18 min read NewRevenue Service Turnover Proof
How to pull a clean turnover export from rs.ge for labour permits, bank KYC, and accountant requests.
19 min readVisa & Residency
Visa-free entry, residence permits, work permits, and immigration reforms.
28 min readLabour Permit (NEW 2026)
Georgia's new Right to Work system — who needs it, how to apply, exemptions.
20 min read NewSelf-Employment Registration (2026)
Portal walkthrough for self-employed foreigners: documents, fees, video call, and approval strategy.
20 min read NewBusiness Plan for Self-Employment
What to upload when the self-employed permit file needs a business plan instead of turnover history: structure, numbers, runway, and credibility.
19 min read NewWork Residence Permit in Georgia
The work-based residence route in 2026: labour permit first, turnover threshold, fees, PSH workflow, and the mistakes that get people rejected.
21 min read NewResidence Permit Renewal in Georgia
How to renew cleanly: timing, online renewal from abroad, work-permit dependency, fees, and the new-card step people forget.
19 min read NewPermanent Residence in Georgia
What really counts, what does not, and how long-term status in Georgia works once you stop treating the country like a one-year experiment.
19 min read NewHiring Foreign Employees in Georgia
Employer-side guide to Worknet, labour market tests, foreign-hire justifications, permit fees, and the actual hiring timeline.
21 min readInvesting from Georgia
Crypto, stocks, bonds, real estate — 0% capital gains and where to open accounts.
20 min readBuying Property
Legal rights, real prices, process, taxes, and costly mistakes to avoid.
18 min readGetting Married in Georgia
Documents, same-day process, costs, apostille, and international recognition.
16 min readBureaucracy & Documents
Public Service Hall, notaries, apostilles, translations, and power of attorney.
20 min read NewApostille in Georgia
Which Georgian documents can be apostilled, when translation comes first, and how to avoid getting the document chain backwards.
17 min read NewGeorgian Personal Number
What the 11-digit local ID actually is, how foreigners get it, and why it matters for banking, permits, and paperwork.
18 min read NewPolice Clearance Certificate
How to get a Georgian criminal record certificate, when apostille matters, and how to handle it from abroad.
18 min read NewPower of Attorney in Georgia
How to draft, notarize, apostille, and safely use a PoA in Georgia or from abroad without botching the document chain.
18 min read NewLegal Address in Georgia
What foreign founders actually need for LLC and IE registrations: rental flats, landlord consent, virtual addresses, and the clean way to avoid admin friction.
18 min readFinding a Job as a Foreigner
Job platforms, salaries, the labour permit, and why most expats work remotely.
20 min readHiring Employees
Labour law, contracts, payroll taxes, leave, termination, and finding talent.
24 min read NewGeorgia for Brits
HMRC departure steps, split-year treatment, UK tax residence, NI contributions, State Pension issues, and the Georgia-UK treaty in plain English.
22 min readRetiring in Georgia
Pensions, 0% tax on foreign income, healthcare, visa options, and honest downsides.
20 min readLeaving Georgia
Close your IE/LLC, shut bank accounts, handle taxes, and leave without loose ends.
18 min read🏠 Daily Life
Apartments, groceries, transport, utilities, and everything practical.
Daily Life in Tbilisi
What a typical day looks like — transport, food, apps, social life, and routines.
16 min readRenting an Apartment
How to find, negotiate, and sign a lease — real prices and red flags.
16 min read NewMold, Damp & Bad Heating
How to spot cold walls, hidden damp, weak boilers, and winter apartment traps before you sign.
19 min readGrocery Shopping
Supermarkets ranked, markets, delivery apps, prices, and products to try.
16 min readEating Out in Tbilisi
Restaurant prices, tipping, delivery apps, international food, and honest picks.
18 min readGetting Around Tbilisi
Metro, buses, Bolt, marshrutkas, driving — navigating the city.
16 min readInternet & Phone Plans
SIM cards, home WiFi, eSIMs, providers, and real speed expectations.
14 min readEssential Apps & Services
Every app you need — ride-hailing, banking, delivery, government portals.
18 min readUtilities & Bills
Electricity, gas, water, heating — costs by season and how to pay.
16 min readFurnishing & Home Setup
Where to buy furniture, appliances, and what apartments come with.
16 min readShipping & Packages
Amazon via forwarding, customs duties, the 300 GEL threshold, and tips.
16 min readBuying a Car
Where to find cars, registration, insurance, import taxes, and Georgian roads.
18 min readGetting a Driver's License
Convert your foreign license or take the test — process and costs.
16 min readWeather & Seasons
Month-by-month climate, heating costs, what to wear, and when to move.
18 min readHolidays & Cultural Calendar
All 18 public holidays — what's closed, celebrations, and how to participate.
16 min readLiving in Batumi
The coastal alternative — neighborhoods, costs, weather, and Tbilisi comparison.
22 min read💰 Money & Health
Banking, insurance, healthcare, coworking, and remote work.
Banking in Georgia
Which bank, documents needed, fees, cards, and practical tips.
16 min read NewTBC vs Bank of Georgia
A blunt comparison of Georgia's two main banks for expats: app quality, premium tiers, foreigner friction, and who should pick which.
19 min readMoney Transfers
SWIFT, Wise, crypto — how to move money in and out of Georgia cheaply.
16 min readHealthcare
Hospitals, insurance, the 2026 mandatory rule, and finding English-speaking doctors.
16 min read NewBest Hospitals & Clinics in Tbilisi
Which private hospital groups are actually useful, what English support is like, where to go for emergencies, and how to choose fast when you are sick.
20 min readInsurance Guide
Health, car, and property insurance — what you need, costs, and providers.
18 min readDental Care
Prices 50–80% below Western rates, modern clinics, and finding a good dentist.
18 min readPharmacies & Medication
What's OTC, major chains, prices, bringing meds, and the mis.ge tool.
18 min readMental Health & Therapy
English-speaking therapists, psychiatric care, medication, and coping strategies.
16 min readRemote Work Guide
The 1% tax setup, coworking spaces, internet, and timezone strategy.
18 min readCoworking Spaces & Cafés
Every coworking space and work café reviewed — prices, WiFi, and recommendations.
20 min read👨👩👧 Family Life
Schools, childcare, fitness, and raising kids in Georgia.
Families & Kids in Tbilisi
Parks, playgrounds, activities, kid-friendly cafés, and the ups and downs of family life.
20 min readEducation & Schools
International schools, kindergartens, public schools, homeschooling, and university.
18 min readHaving a Baby in Georgia
Prenatal care, clinics, costs, birth registration, citizenship, and the cultural side.
18 min readFitness & Sports
Gyms, running routes, swimming, yoga, martial arts, and staying fit in Tbilisi.
18 min readCan't find what you need?
We're constantly adding new guides based on what expats actually ask about. If there's a topic we haven't covered yet, chances are it's in the pipeline.
🎭 Social & Culture
Language, nightlife, dating, safety, politics, and community.
Culture & Etiquette
Unwritten rules, social norms, and cultural patterns that shape expat life.
18 min readLearning Georgian
How hard is it, the alphabet, grammar, best resources, and realistic timelines.
18 min readSocial Life & Making Friends
Expat meetups, bars, coworking as social strategy, and making Georgian friends.
16 min readDating & Relationships
Dating apps, cultural expectations, mixed relationships, and the honest truth.
20 min readNightlife & Bars
Techno clubs, wine bars, dive joints — where to drink, dance, and meet people.
18 min readBeing a Woman in Georgia
Safety, gender culture, dating, healthcare, dress code — the honest guide.
22 min readPolitical Situation (2026)
Protests, EU freeze, foreign agents law, and what it means for expats.
20 min readIs Georgia Safe?
Crime stats, real dangers, scams, protests, and honest safety advice.
16 min readEmergency Services
Numbers, hospitals, embassies, and step-by-step guides for when things go wrong.
18 min readWater & Air Quality
Tap water safety, winter smog, mold, stray dogs, and environmental health.
18 min readPets in Georgia
Importing pets, vets, stray dogs, pet-friendly housing, and daily life with animals.
18 min read