Georgia proposes a plan to programmers residing in Belarus
Headline: IT Specialists to Score Residency in Georgia under Streamlined Plan - The Inside Scoop
Head on over to "Belarusians and Market" website, and you'll find the latest scoop: foreign IT experts tucked away in Belarus or just itching to move to Georgia can nab a three-year residence permit under a simplified plan as of September 1, 2025.
Sure, Vako Tsnava, the Parliament member from the ruling Georgian Dream party (GD), is the one spilling the beans about this. The bill's on a fast track to get adopted.
So, what's the catch? Applicants need to dish out an employment certificate in internet technology for at least two years and demonstrate that they've pocketed over $25,000 per year. For those IT whizzes counting extensions, the residence permit is valid for three years with options for renewal up to a total haul of twelve years... well, excluding any premature chopping off due to skipping town for too long.
It's all about luring tech pros, snazzy up the IT environment in Georgia, and leave the IT world purring. Quite the little tech oasis, Georgia seems to be making a name for itself in the realm of high-tech attractiveness with as many as 100,000 jobs in the pipe if all goes as planned, and an estimated turnover of approximately $8.7 billion in the foreseeable future.
Now, what exactly is Georgia up to, you ask? Well, over the past three years, the country's already nestled an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 IT specialists from neighboring Belarus and Russia. But, hey, who keeps an exact count, right?
Good Industries, Good TimesIt ain't just about IT pros swarming to Georgia; these folks'll be splurging dough, creating jobs, and spilling nifty tricks to their mates out there. The Georgian tech scene's gonna get a facelift, and foreign investors'll be all over it for sure.
The Paper ChaseBut hold your horses - it ain't as formalized as Italy's Golden Visa scheme, where you need to fork over a hefty chunk of change to claim the prize. Georgia's plan is all about being as open and flexible as possible for digital nomads.
Bottom LineSo, Georgia's stepping things up in the tech world, making a move to be more than just a pitstop for IT professionals. And with those low taxes and business-friendly vibes, the future's looking pretty bright on the Silicon Wakhan.
Technology will be the key focus for foreign IT experts looking to obtain a residence permit in Georgia, as the country aims to attract more tech professionals to boost its IT environment. The simplified plan, effective September 1, 2025, requires applicants to have an employment certificate in internet technology for at least two years and demonstrate an annual income of over $25,000.
