If you play your cards right and follow some of our tips for remote workers in Tbilisi, your stay in the city can truly be an amazing experience. Indeed, so many Digital Nomads have flooded into Georgia in recent years, that an incredible community has arisen and Tbilisi itself feels increasingly cosmopolitan and comfortable. Tbilisi has so much to offer, from unique cultural events to delicious food and eccentric wine, that you will find yourself with new things to experience almost every day. To make sure you have the best possible time here in Georgia, we have compiled a list of our most useful tips for remote workers in Tbilisi.
As a new strategy aimed at encouraging foreign investment into Georgia, the government has announced a new and exciting visa program - “Remotely from Georgia”. The program puts Georgia on the same level as Estonia and Barbados, offering a new visa for remote workers to live in the country for up to a year without the need for a visa run. The program does have its requirements - nationality, income, insurance and quarantine. As such, if you are really interested coming to Georgia as a remote worker, one our most relevant tips is to get all the latest information on the “Remotely from Georgia” program.
This is perhaps one of the most important tips for remote workers in Tbilisi. Starting out in a new city with a different language and cultural norms can certainly be difficult, but Tbilisi has truly become a home to Remote Workers and expats in recent years meaning there are lots of groups you can join for advice and recommendations around the city. These groups are particularly helpful when looking for apartments, navigating the country’s bureaucracy and even finding friends! Joining some of the meetup.com groups available to remote workers in Tbilisi will also allow you to connect with locals and perhaps even give the Georgian language a try!
Georgia is a fascinating country with a natural landscape that is as diverse as the cultural traditions that define its society. As such, one of our tips for remote workers in Tbilisi is certainly to get out of the city and visit some of the incredible spots around this unique country. We recommend places such as Mtskheta which is only 30 minutes away from Tbilisi and offers an insight into the spiritual traditions of Georgia and, as the country’s old capital, will give you perspective on the country’s history. Uplistsikhe is another unique place to visit - this ancient city was sown into rocks and connected through a number of tunnels and passageways. If you’re an avid skier, it’s also a good idea to head north to the ski resort town of Gudauri and hit the slopes there!
Our of our best tips for remote workers in Tbilisi looking to get some fresh air out in the city and getting away from the crowds, is to visit Mtatsminda Park. Located up on Mount Mtatsminda, this is a perfect location for a solo stroll, a date, or a meetup with friends. With great views of the city, the park located atop the mount also offers a fully-equipped amusement park with a roller coaster, water rides and a Ferris wheel! You can get to Mtatsminda Park easily by taking the funicular straight to the top from Chonkadze street. There are lots of food options in the park and the air here feels cleaner than down below in the city.
For more information about living in Tbilisi as a remote worker, check out our complete Tbilisi guide.