Georgia

New employment regulations for foreign nationals

Companies that employ workers who require residence permits must adhere to new labor contract requirements and employment terms.

Contracts must be drafted in a language understood by the foreign national and translated into Georgian (compliant with Georgian law). The contract must also contain the foreign national’s personal information, including:

• Full name
• ID or residence permit
• Georgian address

It is the responsibility of the employer to terminate the employment with the foreign national if they do not have valid immigration status – including, but not limited to, situations whereby the foreign national continues to reside in Georgia after their residence permit has expired.

Please note that the Social Service Agency requires notification from an employer on each foreign worker within 30 days of the contract signing. 

Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact the Regional Immigration Manager, EMEA, Vladimir Dziak.