Georgia has a dedicated residence permit for people who work in information technology. This guide summarises the official conditions of the Public Service Development Agency (SDA): who can apply, what income and experience are needed, which documents to prepare and what the state fee is.
Three ways to qualify
- IT worker: a foreigner registered as a labour immigrant who holds the right to work from the State Employment Support Agency.
- IT small-business entrepreneur: an individual entrepreneur with small business status who works in the listed IT activity codes (58.21, 58.29, 62.01, 62.02, 62.03, 62.09, 63.1, 63.12).
- Administrator of an international IT company: a person authorised to administer and represent an international IT company, with the right to carry out labour activity in Georgia.
Experience and income
For the IT worker and small-business routes you need at least 2 years of IT work or business experience and annual earnings of at least the equivalent of USD 25,000 in lari. The earnings must have been received at least twice in the past year, with at least 30 days between the two payments.
Documents
- Application form with the unique code from the State Employment Support Agency
- Copy of the travel document and proof of lawful stay in Georgia
- Colour photo 3×4 cm in electronic form
- Proof of payment of the fee
- IT worker and administrator: proof of the right to work (unless it can be checked electronically)
- IT worker: proof of experience and earnings
- Small-business route: proof of small business status and of the IT activity
Documents issued abroad must be legalised or apostilled unless a treaty says otherwise.
State fees
- 30 calendar days: GEL 500
- 20 calendar days: GEL 750
- 10 calendar days: GEL 1,000
Family members
Family members can apply as well. They need the application, travel document, proof of lawful stay, a copy of the holder’s residence permit, proof of the family relationship, a photo and the fee receipt.
When to apply
The IT residence permit is among the types exempt from the 40-day advance-application rule. For other permits see our overview of temporary residence.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work remotely for a foreign company? The three routes above are the ones listed by the SDA. Whether your situation fits one of them depends on your contract and activity, so check it in a consultation.
Does the income have to come from Georgia? The SDA wording speaks of earnings received at least twice in the past year; ask us to confirm how your payments will be assessed.
Related guides
MITC prepares the documents, checks your eligibility and submits the application. Contact us for a consultation.
Source: Public Service Development Agency of Georgia (sda.gov.ge), page “Migration/Residence Permits”. Last verified: 7 November 2026. Rules and amounts can change; confirm them on the official website or with MITC before applying.
