{"id":4447,"date":"2026-02-26T21:53:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inc.ge\/?p=4447"},"modified":"2026-02-26T23:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:35:00","slug":"georgias-new-labor-migration-law-deadlines-and-quotas-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inc.ge\/ru\/2026\/02\/26\/georgias-new-labor-migration-law-deadlines-and-quotas-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Regulations for Foreigners in Georgia: A Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 Labor Migration Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid krth-dhav-dotted\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container text-left vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The landscape for foreign professionals and entrepreneurs in Georgia is changing. On F<strong>ebruary 20, 2026<\/strong>, the Georgian government issued <strong>Resolution \u211670<\/strong>, introducing a rigorous new framework for obtaining the <strong>Right to Work<\/strong>. Whether you are a &#8220;Labor Immigrant&#8221; looking to join a local company or a &#8220;Self-Employed Foreigner&#8221; running your own business, these rules\u2014effective <strong>March 1, 2026<\/strong>\u2014will impact how you live and work in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this post, we break down the essential procedures, costs, and criteria you need to know to stay compliant with the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health, and Social Affairs of Georgia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Who is Affected?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The new rules apply to foreigners <strong>without a permanent residence permit<\/strong> who intend to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Work for a local employer (on-site or remotely).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Engage in entrepreneurial or labor activities for financial gain (partners, independent contractors, or service providers).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Exemptions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Certain groups are exempt from these specific requirements, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recognized refugees or those with temporary\/additional protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Registered asylum seekers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Diplomats and staff of international organizations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Accredited foreign journalists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Holders of a valid <strong>Investment Residence Permit<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Two Paths to Working Legally<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The State Employment Support Agency (the &#8220;Agency&#8221;) now distinguishes between two types of applicants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Labor Immigrants (Employees)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are being hired by a Georgian company, the <strong>employer<\/strong> must initiate the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Market Test:<\/strong> Before hiring a foreigner, the employer must post the vacancy on <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=http:\/\/www.worknet.moh.gov.ge\">www.worknet.moh.gov.ge<\/a> for at least <strong>10 working days<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Agency Intervention:<\/strong> If the Agency cannot find a suitable local candidate within those 10 days, the employer can then apply for your work permit.<strong>Specifics:<\/strong> The right is granted for a <strong>specific position<\/strong> at a <strong>specific company<\/strong>. If you change jobs, you must obtain a new permit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Self-Employed Foreigners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Foreigners working for themselves must apply <strong>directly<\/strong> to the Agency.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Interview:<\/strong> After submitting documentation, a <strong>video interview<\/strong> with the Agency is mandatory to confirm the application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Business Evidence:<\/strong> Applicants must provide a business plan or proof of annual turnover if the business is already established.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Costs and Processing Times<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The service fees are tiered based on how quickly you need the permit:<\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<table width=\"547\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Service Type<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Processing Time<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Fee<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Standard Application<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">30 Calendar Days<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">200 GEL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Accelerated Application<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">10 Working Days<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">400 GEL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Permit Extension<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">30 Calendar Days<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">200 GEL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Note: Employers pay for labor immigrants, while self-employed individuals pay for themselves. All payments are handled via the <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=http:\/\/www.labourmigration.moh.gov.ge\">www.labourmigration.moh.gov.g<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=http:\/\/www.labourmigration.moh.gov.ge\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">e<\/span><\/a> portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Key Deadlines and Validity<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Once you receive your Right to Work, the clock starts ticking:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>If outside Georgia:<\/strong> You must apply for a <strong>D1 Category Immigration Visa<\/strong> within <strong>30 days<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>If inside Georgia:<\/strong> You must apply for a <strong>Labor Residence Permit<\/strong> within <strong>10 days<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How long does it last?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Initial Permit:<\/strong> Generally valid for <strong>6 months to 1 year<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Renewals:<\/strong> Can be extended annually for the first 5 years. After 5 years of continuous work, extensions can be granted for <strong>1 to 5 years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>IT Sector:<\/strong> Professionals in Information Technology enjoy longer initial permits of up to <strong>3 years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2026 Annual Quotas: Restricted Professions<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The government has established &#8220;Zero Quotas&#8221; (meaning permits are currently not being issued) for certain sectors to protect the local labor market:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Courier Services:<\/strong> 0 Quota.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Passenger Transportation:<\/strong> 0 Quota.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Tourist Guides:<\/strong> 0 Quota.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mountain\/Ski Guides:<\/strong> Restricted to a quota of <strong>200<\/strong> per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>High-Earner Exception:<\/strong> Quotas and market tests generally do not apply if the monthly salary exceeds <strong>15,000 GEL<\/strong> (gross) and requires higher education.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Important Transition Dates<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Existing Self-Employed:<\/strong> If you were already working\/operating a business before March 1, 2026, the enforcement mechanisms will apply to you starting <strong>May 1, 2026<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Currently Registered Immigrants:<\/strong> Those with an &#8220;active&#8221; status on the migration portal as of March 1, 2026, have until <strong>January 1, 2027<\/strong>, to obtain the formal Right to Work and residency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Legal Assistance for Work Permits and Migration Compliance in Georgia<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our firm provides:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Work permit application support<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Residence permit structuring<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Employer compliance audits<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strategic immigration planning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/inc.ge\/ru\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Contact<\/span><\/a> us today for <strong>specialized legal support<\/strong> to ensure your migration, employment, or business activities in Georgia remain fully compliant from March 1, 2026 onwards.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For more information, please check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/matsne.gov.ge\/en\/document\/view\/2806732?publication=6\">Georgia\u2019s New Migration &amp; Labor Law, refer to the Georgian Law \u201cOn the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons\u201d<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matsne.gov.ge\/ka\/document\/view\/6791218?publication=0&amp;fbclid=IwVERDUAQIH0RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7W8xtJFz4fQ5Cn1khWDKWUdw4MgRKjvmW1Honh7LgODBJhksuMMKiB-p1drg_aem__0aB-Wsm4WLOi6j_mRgF5w\">Resolution No. 70 of the Government of Georgia of February 20, 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/inc.ge\/ru\/2026\/02\/20\/georgia-work-permit-2026-migration-law-changes\/\">Georgia Work Permit Reform 2026: New Migration Law Changes Effective March 1, 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Introduction The landscape for foreign professionals and entrepreneurs in Georgia is changing. 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