Can you be refused re-entry to Georgia after a visa run, especially via the Sarpi border crossing, if you’ve been living there long-term without residency?

One nuance mentioned: if you work with non-Georgian clients and your company isn't Georgian, you can legally stay in Georgia as a tourist for the full 365 days before needing to do a visa run.

Some suggest telling Georgian border officers you're staying only a short period (e.g. a month or two) as a tourist, since after entry you can reportedly still remain in Georgia for up to a year regardless.

If you’ve been staying in Georgia long-term without a residence permit and only leaving for a visa run, re-entry can become a real problem. In the chat, this was described as a genuine risk of being denied entry.

Sarpi is considered the worst border point for a visa run: it has a reputation for causing the most concern about extra scrutiny and re-entry problems.

For migrants, expats, and relocators, Sarpi is especially discouraged. If you’re using it just to reset your stay without formal residency, this route is described as the highest-risk option.

If you’re a normal tourist who has just arrived and hasn’t been living in Georgia for months, people in the discussion say entry is usually straightforward and problem-free.