Representatives of Georgia’s IT sector say that the introduction of a new IT residence permit will help local companies retain foreign specialists and create a more predictable business environment.
Speaking to BMG, Temo Maghradze, Director of Making Science Georgia, emphasized that the reform will simplify the process for non-resident professionals to live and work in the country.
“The IT residence permit allows foreign specialists to obtain long-term residency more easily and continue working from Georgia. This directly benefits the national economy since salaries earned here remain within the country,” Maghradze explained.
While his own company employs relatively few foreign professionals, Maghradze noted that many other firms in the ICT Association have faced significant challenges in retaining international staff. “When a company brings in a foreign employee, it needs assurance that the person can stay long-term without uncertainty about their residency status. The new permit helps companies plan their operations in Georgia with greater confidence,” he added.
Under a government decree, foreign IT specialists will now be eligible for a temporary residence permit if their annual salary exceeds $25,000.
