Georgia
Georgia • Capital: Tbilisi
Geographic Note: Georgia is located at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia in the South Caucasus. It is an official EU candidate country, outside the EEA and Schengen.
Labour Europe is an independent public information resource and is not affiliated with Georgia immigration authorities, the European Union, or sovereign ministries. Statutory wages, permit thresholds, and procedural rules change frequently. Always verify requirements directly with the sovereign authorities cited below before submitting applications or making relocation commitments.
1. Country Overview & Mobility Context
Georgia features liberal visa-free entry for many nationalities and introduced mandatory foreign labour registry regulations under the Labour Code.
2. Wages & Pay Floor Structure
No functional general statutory minimum wage in the private sector (a 1999 presidential decree of 20 GEL/month is nominal and inactive). Minimum wages in civil services apply.
3. Work & Residence Permit Routes
All non-citizens moving to Georgia for employment require an authorized national work and residence permit.
4. International Student Work Rights
Third-country students enrolled in higher education in Georgia are subject to specific legal restrictions regarding employment hours during academic terms.
5. Family Reunification & Dependent Rights
Spouses, registered partners, and minor children of foreign workers in Georgia generally have the right to apply for family reunification, subject to statutory conditions:
- Proof of Subsistence: The sponsor must demonstrate sufficient stable recurring income to support dependents without resorting to social welfare.
- Adequate Accommodation: Proof of a rental contract of sufficient size for the family unit.
- Health Insurance: Full comprehensive health cover for all accompanying family members.
6. Living & Relocation Budgets
Relocating to Georgia requires evaluating both recurring monthly expenses (rent, food, transit, utilities) and upfront capital needs (housing deposits, temporary stays, flights).
7. Worker Rights & Protection
Employment rights in Georgia are regulated under domestic labour legislation and overseen by the national labour inspectorate.
8. Finding Official Work Resources
Avoid fraudulent recruitment scams. European law prohibits charging recruitment or job application fees to candidates. Use the verified public employment service:
9. Verified Official Portals & Authorities
Public Service Hall (PSH / State Services Development Agency) ↗
One-stop public administrative portal for residence permits, company registration, and civic status.
https://psh.gov.ge/State Employment Support Agency (SESA) ↗
State agency providing job mediation and managing foreign labor registration registers.
https://sesa.gov.ge/Labour Conditions Inspection Department ↗
Supervises labor rights, safety, and implementation of the Organic Law on the Labour Code.
https://labour.gov.ge/10. Next Official Step & Relocation Checklist
Ready to take your next step? Use our interactive checklist to track paperwork, appointments with municipal authorities, and financial preparation.