The British edition Insider publishes an article on a new project of the Georgian government, allowing international visitors to stay in Georgia for longer than six months.

According to the article, Georgia recently announced a new visa program targeted at self-employed, remote workers. As article notes, those interested will need to fill out an online application and obtain confirmation documents beforehand.

“The country of Georgia is filled with medieval castles, mountains, riverbanks, and rocky beaches. And its diverse landscapes could be your new office.

The country announced that it would be welcoming long-term visitors who are interested in working remotely from Georgia.

The program is part of the country’s reopening plan, and it aims to support the country’s tourism industry, which has been decimated due to the coronavirus.

Those interested will need to complete an application and obtain preliminary confirmation documents. This includes proof of travel insurance, a certificate of employment, and personal information. Upon arrival, visitors will be expected to quarantine for 14 days at their own expense” – the article reads.

The article also quotes the Minister of Economy of Georgia, Natia Turnava from Agenda.ge “Georgia has the image of an epidemiologically safe country in the world and we want to use this opportunity. We are talking about opening the border in a way to protect the health of our citizens, but, on the other hand, to bring to Georgia citizens of all countries who can work remotely”.

source: 1TV