Georgia

**MISINFORMATION WARNING:** Multiple visa aggregator websites (VisaGo, embassies.net, and others) **falsely show Bangladesh as visa-free for Georgia for 365 days**. This is INCORRECT. The authoritative Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Bangladesh among **17 restricted countries** that do NOT qualify for Georgia's general visa-free entry regime.

Bangladesh nationals **can** apply for a Georgia eVisa — but they are NOT visa-free.

ENTRY — eVISA (RESTRICTED CATEGORY):

Georgia offers one of the most liberal visa policies in the world — citizens of most countries can enter visa-free for up to 1 year. However, Bangladesh is among **17 countries** explicitly excluded from this regime. The Georgian MFA (uae.mfa.gov.ge/en/visa-information) lists BD in the restricted group alongside Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria, and others.

BD nationals can apply for a **C1 tourist visa (up to 90 days)** via the official eVisa portal at **geoconsul.gov.ge**.

Rule 31 methodology: EXCLUSION-LIST (BD among 17 restricted countries excluded from visa-free, but eVisa available via geoconsul.gov.ge).

POLITICAL CRISIS (2024-2025):

Georgia has been in political turmoil since 2024. The ruling Georgian Dream party passed a **"foreign agents" law** modelled on Russia's legislation, targeting NGOs and media with foreign funding. This triggered:

- Mass protests in Tbilisi and other cities
- The **EU froze Georgia's candidacy** process (Georgia was granted candidate status in December 2023 but accession talks were halted)
- Western governments imposed targeted sanctions
- Opposition leaders and journalists were detained
- The **October 2024 parliamentary elections** were disputed, with the opposition and international observers citing irregularities

The country's trajectory has shifted from pro-EU to increasingly **pro-Russian government alignment**, despite the population remaining overwhelmingly pro-European.

OCCUPIED TERRITORIES:

**South Ossetia** and **Abkhazia** are occupied by Russia following the 2008 war. These regions are under effective Russian military control and are not accessible from Georgian-controlled territory. Do not attempt to enter these areas.

ECONOMIC CONTEXT:

GDP per capita approximately **$9,241** (2024, World Bank nominal) — about **3.4 times Bangladesh's level**. The Georgian lari (GEL) is the currency. Georgia has a growing tourism sector and has become a popular destination for digital nomads and remote workers. Wine production, agriculture, and mining are other key sectors.

BD CONSULAR COVERAGE:

There is no Bangladesh Embassy in Georgia. The nearest BD mission is the **Embassy of Bangladesh in Ankara, Turkey** (ankara.mofa.gov.bd, ~1,100km from Tbilisi). Ankara covers the Caucasus region.

LANGUAGE:

**Georgian** is the official language, written in its own unique **Kartvelian script** (one of the world's 14 unique writing systems). Russian is widely spoken among older generations. English proficiency is growing among youth in Tbilisi but remains limited overall. Hard barrier for BD nationals.

US TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: **Tier 1** (2025) — the best rating, reflecting strong anti-trafficking efforts.

US TRAVEL ADVISORY: **Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions.**

The Active Jobs section above shows the current live count for Georgia.

The Active Jobs section above shows the current live count for Georgia.

Georgia has a growing economy (~$30 billion GDP). GDP per capita approximately $9,241 (2024, World Bank nominal) — about 3.4 times Bangladesh's level. Key sectors: tourism, agriculture (wine), mining, IT/outsourcing. Georgia is popular among digital nomads. There is no established BD labour corridor.

Georgia's GDP per capita is approximately $9,241 (2024, World Bank nominal) — about 3.4 times Bangladesh's level. The Georgian lari (GEL) is the currency. Since there is no established BD labour corridor, salary ranges are not available.

There is no Bangladeshi community in Georgia.

BD consular coverage: Embassy of Bangladesh, Ankara, Turkey (ankara.mofa.gov.bd, ~1,100km from Tbilisi).