Important clarification for work permit laws for foreigners in Georgia. The main document is issued for a period of 6 months to a year (for IT specialists - up to 3 years) and can be renewed each time for no more than a year during the first 5 years. In fact, you have to go through all the procedures and renew every year. At the same time, a foreign citizen can work only after receiving a residence permit - submitting documents to PTD or even successfully receiving it does not confer the right to this. Basic renewal rules: cumulative period: the document can be extended for a total amount of up to 5 years while maintaining the cause of the work. Submission deadlines: An application for renewal must be submitted no later than 30 calendar days before the current permit expires. Discretionary period: The state authority examines the request for an extension of up to 30 calendar days. Who submits: the procedure is initiated by the employer (for employees) or the foreigner himself (for individual and self-employed entrepreneurs) Starting from March 1, 2026, a work permit in Georgia has become mandatory for foreign citizens performing professional or entrepreneurial activity related to activity within the country. The requirement also applies to activities conducted remotely, with the exception of cases expressly excluded by law: for example, completely remote work and activities of holders of residence permits for investment.

Important clarification for work permit laws for foreigners in Georgia. The main document is issued for a period of 6 months to a year (for IT specialists - up to 3 years) and can be renewed each time for no more than a year during the first 5 years. In fact, you have to go through all the procedures and renew every year. At the same time, a foreign citizen can work only after receiving a residence permit - submitting documents to PTD or even successfully receiving it does not confer the right to this. Basic renewal rules: cumulative period: the document can be extended for a total amount of up to 5 years while maintaining the cause of the work. Submission deadlines: An application for renewal must be submitted no later than 30 calendar days before the current permit expires. Discretionary period: The state authority examines the request for an extension of up to 30 calendar days. Who submits: the procedure is initiated by the employer (for employees) or the foreigner himself (for individual and self-employed entrepreneurs) Starting from March 1, 2026, a work permit in Georgia has become mandatory for foreign citizens performing professional or entrepreneurial activity related to activity within the country. The requirement also applies to activities conducted remotely, with the exception of cases expressly excluded by law: for example, completely remote work and activities of holders of residence permits for investment.