The process has changed, and in practice, foreigners often have many questions. We help you navigate the application process calmly, step by step, and without confusion.
We review your status, list of documents, proof of revenue, business plan, contract, and additional supporting documents.
We assist you in submitting your application through the government portal and explain the next steps.
If you’re scheduled for a video interview, we’ll help you prepare in terms of language, the logic of your answers, and the involvement of an interpreter.
Suitable for foreigners who live, work, or are starting a sole proprietorship or company in Tbilisi.
In most cases, a work permit is required for foreigners who are employed or engaged in business activities in Georgia, including Tbilisi.
If you are joining a Georgian company under an employment contract.
If you have registered as a sole proprietor in Tbilisi or work as a freelancer.
Even if you own the business, employment status is typically established separately.
If you are actually working from Georgia, you must verify the legal status of your employment separately.
We determine your status and identify the application process that is right for you.
We collect and verify your passport, contracts, financial statements, business plan, and information regarding your education and work experience.
We fill out the application form and submit it through the Ministry of Labor’s electronic system.
We stay in touch regarding your status, interviews, revisions, and next steps regarding your residence permit.
The exact list depends on the applicant’s category.
The required documents may vary significantly for company employees, sole proprietors, self‐employed individuals, and founding directors. It’s better to check the list of required documents in advance than to have to resubmit your application later.
The state fee is paid to the government. Processing time:
In practice, processing times depend not only on the state fee, but also on the quality of the documents, the logic of the application, and the correct choice of grounds for filing.
Yes, in most cases, self‐employed foreigners and sole proprietors must also obtain authorization to work.
Yes. Applications are typically submitted through the Ministry of Labor’s government e‐system.
Generally, yes. Even if you own the company, a work permit must be obtained separately.
Usually in English or Georgian. An interpreter can be arranged if necessary.
Yes, we can handle the entire process: from obtaining a work permit to securing the appropriate residence status.
Please contact us. We’ll let you know exactly which documents you need for your specific situation, explain the process, and assist you with submitting your application.
If you need to obtain a work permit in Tbilisi, it is important to consider not only the general legal requirements but also your specific status: company employee, freelancer, sole proprietor, founding director, or business owner.
We help you understand which documents are required in your specific case, whether proof of revenue is needed, if a business plan is required, how to prepare for the application, and what to do if a video interview is scheduled.
