Georgia to Introduce Work Permits for Foreign Workers Starting March 2026

Georgia is set to launch its first official work permit system for most foreign nationals working or self-employed in the country, beginning on March 1, 2026.

The new policy ends Georgia’s long-standing open approach, where foreigners could work legally with only a visa, residence permit, or visa-free entry, The Caspian Post reports citing foreign media.

Permanent residents will be exempt, but the majority of foreign workers will be required to comply or risk fines.