Do foreign nationals need a work permit or residence permit to work remotely or take a local job in Batumi, Georgia?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 25 days ago
TL;DR
According to the reports, remote workers paid by clients outside Georgia do not need a work permit, visa, or residence permit. For employment with a Georgian company or Georgia-based self-employment income, a work permit may be required before applying for a work residence permit.
What the community said
For remote work performed from Batumi for clients located outside Georgia, the discussion indicates that no Georgian work permit, visa, or residence permit is required.
27 days ago Remote work for foreign clients
Working for a local employer before being formally registered can lead to problems: one report mentions a person being caught before official employment registration and needing funds to pay a penalty.
33 days ago Formal employer registration
For a foreign national without Georgian residence who plans to earn income in Georgia as an employee or locally self-employed person, the reported sequence is to obtain a work permit first and then apply for a work residence permit.
45 days ago Work permit → work residence permit