Georgia
At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia blends ancient wine traditions with the dramatic peaks of the Caucasus.
Overview
Georgian life is shaped by a unique language, centuries-old polyphonic music, and a landscape that stretches from Black Sea shores to alpine villages. Tbilisi’s lively streets and Batumi’s coastal energy anchor a country where hospitality and heritage are woven into everyday life.
At a glance
Languages
- Georgian(Official)
- Russian(Widespread)
Population3,689,000
CurrencyGeorgian Lari (GEL)
1 GEL = 0.3853 USD
1 USD = 2.5957 GEL
Popular places
Georgia
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of Life IndexStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexLowSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for IT Worker, Tourist / Visa Waiver, Permanent Residency, and 2 more.
IT Worker
- IT Residence Permit
Georgian temporary residence permit for qualifying information technology workers, small-business IT entrepreneurs, international-company representatives, and their eligible family members.
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Multiple-Entry E-Visa
Georgia e-Visa FAQ route noting that this visa type allows entry during validity and a maximum 30-day stay with multiple entry rights.
- 30 days
- No work rights
- Short-Stay E-Visa
Georgia e-Visa portal route for short-stay visits; the portal states e-Visa use is for visits under 90 days.
- No work rights
Permanent Residency
Languages
- Georgian(Official)
- Russian(Widespread)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Georgia.
Canada
Take normal security precautions
Advisory effective · Verified
Take normal security precautions in Georgia.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all travel; FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
For security reasons, FCDO advises against all travel to the Russian occupied regions of:
- South Ossetia
- Abkhazia
FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to areas immediately next to the administrative boundary lines with South Ossetia and Abkhazia. FCDO cannot provide face-to-face support to British nationals travelling in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as UK government employees are restricted from travelling there.
United States
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
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