Pros and Cons living in Georgia as digital nomad

[@dpashutskii]

Hope you like this video! What are the important things for you to call the place a perfect digital nomad destination? :)

[@kaleeysmith8801]

are you still living in batumi right now? i would like to ask some questions if you don't mind?

[@dpashutskii]

@@kaleeysmith8801 I left. I live in the Netherlands now. But I can answer any questions!

[@kaleeysmith8801]

@@dpashutskii i want to live in batumi and wanted some personal contacts there, preferably a georgian or russian...... i wanted to ask someone living there whom knows real estate, as a regular person, not a real estate agennt..... i been wanting to buy or rent or lease a seaview condo there, to confirm my research.

[@dpashutskii]

@@kaleeysmith8801 Ah got it. I don't know much about buying/renting there either. I only rent short term and I would never consider buying the apartment there. I think seasonal towns, especially in unstable countries is very risky investment. Most of the time I lived in Tbilisi.

[@kaleeysmith8801]

@@dpashutskii oh no, it's to LIVE, to retire, forever...... as long as there's no war in the future, i'm cool living there!, i know they got clean fresh water, air to breath, natural fruits, vegetables, and even natural bred beef....... if you mean politically unstable, i know it's a tug of war between eu/america vs russia inside georgia.

[@Ibrahim-metahari1968]

Tbilisi has good internet but small towns and villages can be extreemely challenging if you need a lot of memory and consistent WiFi signal.

[@dpashutskii]

Yeah, absolutely. I would have stuck to Tbilisi/Batumi if you needed it for work. Even Mestia and Kazbegi had mediocre Internet despite being popular tourist destination.

[@ahuang5014]

Thank you, very helpful!!

[@dpashutskii]

Thank you for watching!

[@calmwithmaggie]

Really nice B-roll. Did you take the drone shots yourself?

[@dpashutskii]

Thanks, Maggie! Yes, all the shots in the video are mine, including drone ones. I'm still hesitant using stock services so I'm stick with only my shots for now :)

[@calmwithmaggie]

@@dpashutskii Well they look really good, no need for stock footage👍It might be good to add to a video on how the laws are in Georgia for droning. Maybe some digital nomads are also into filming 🙂

[@digitalnomadresearch8501]

Informative video!

[@dpashutskii]

Glad you think so!

[@glenmax5806]

Thank you from Cape town !!!

[@dpashutskii]

Thanks! I hope to visit South Africa one day! :)

[@glenmax5806]

@@dpashutskii I am in Blouberg is the cheapest and nicest from October to April..

[@rickvisser1986]

Great video thanks you!

[@dpashutskii]

Thanks!

[@qartheros]

Hey Dmitrii, I heard on tv that its hard to get reasonably priced apartments now there due to the influx of Russians. What's your experience of that on the ground?

[@dpashutskii]

Hey! TV is correct. The prices are insane in Tbilisi nowadays. So many people have fled russia, Belarus, and Ukraine of course. In addition, the real tourist season started for the first time in three years. Batumi also starts getting real busy and expensive.

[@pet_cow_5452]

@@dpashutskii I'm loving your channel, been binge watching today. Is it just the apartment prices that have gone up? Is the vibe still good? Thanks

[@dpashutskii]

@@pet_cow_5452 Thank you so much! It means a lot. Yes, an amazing vibe is still here!

[@ZCFHUAfhnvjf]

dmitrii, im looking online at real estate in batumi. do most georgian residents buy apartments or rent? should i buy an apartment for 15k and move in?

[@dpashutskii]

As everywhere, some rent, some buy. 15k for apartment?? It seems very cheap. It depends on the location but Batumi has "tourists only" kinda areas where locals don't live. If you buy in one of those areas, you will be only able to rent it out in summers.

[@bamboozle999]

great video, thanks. Any chance you could do a video on tax? Especially for people who own companies overseas who want to live in Georgia? In this case do you have to pay tax in Georgia? (All overseas source income).

[@dpashutskii]

Thank you! I would love to but I am afraid my knowledge is limited and it's better to ask for professionals anyway. Most of the things I knew about taxes I shared in my video about opening a company in Georgia. The usual rule is that Georgia doesn't tax you for foreign income but as you can imagine tax laws are complicated and there always could be exceptions.

[@LungileYanhle]

Hi Dmitrii..thanks for the video.I am from South Africa i wanted to confirm that i can rent on the visa free 365 days.Also what happens after 365 days can i leave and come back for a new 365 days.thanks

[@dpashutskii]

Yep, that's correct. We had friends from South Africa and they indeed could stay for 1 year and only leave for one day and come back to renew the visa.

[@dontysk]

What is the best place to stay if you like sea in mountain? Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@dpashutskii]

Definitely Adjaria region (Batumi is a capital) and the whole cost of Black sea. They have smaller towns there like Ureki.

[@boy_on_the_earth]

Good video! What coworkings do you recommend in Tbilisi?

[@dpashutskii]

Thanks! Best Tbilisi coworkings are Impact Hub Tbilisi and LOKAL. If you live near western part of Saburtalo I'd also recommend Space Z - super cozy coworking space. Also, many people recommend Stamba. It's a hotel but they have a space inside the restaurant to work. It's free and comfortable.

[@deshaion]

There is a picture with beautiful mountains near the city. Is it Tbilisi?

[@dpashutskii]

Can you share the minute? :) It could be either Batumi or Tbilisi but Batumi has mountains right inside the city so I guess it's the one.

[@deshaion]

@@dpashutskii yes, this is a picture on 8:12. Amazing view

[@TOPDOTA1337]

​@@deshaion on 8:12 is a Batumi seafront. Really beautiful place to take a jog or promenade

[@Deadshot689g]

Hello, I have a question. Is being a youtuber (if I meet minimum monthly income criteria) qualifies for digital nomad visa in georgia?? Pls reply

[@samricher]

Moving to Tiblisi in 8 weeks

[@dpashutskii]

Nice! I hope you'll have a great time there!

[@samricher]

@@dpashutskii thanks man

[@zyou8er]

How is it? I been thinking for about a year to move out of USA., and Georgia 🇬🇪 has been one of the places I been eyeing.

[@samricher]

@@zyou8er I’m back to US

[@shudonghan876]

Thank you for sharing, but I can't find the application link for the digital nomad visa in Georgia? Could you tell me please?Thank you!

[@dpashutskii]

Hey, digital nomad visa in Georgia only existed during COVID. It doesn't make any sense now because you can stay for 365 days without any visa in the country.

[@shudonghan876]

@@dpashutskii I’m Chinese,Thank you for your reply. I want to know how can I get a one-year residency in Georgia? Don't need Georgia's digital nomad visa? Thanks！

[@dpashutskii]

@@shudonghan876 Ah, I am sorry. For Chinese passports, unfortunately you need a visa to enter Georgia (I think it's valid for 90 days). Also, your passport is not eligible for digital nomad visa even when it existed. You can read more about the visa process here: new.geoconsul.gov.ge/en

[@Fegga1955]

❤❤Drving and loudness,same in Greece😂

[@dpashutskii]

Wow, I didn't know Greece is the same. I haven't been there yet, good to know.

[@sandr0243]

Georgian’s don’t “think”, It’s a fact that the oldest wine was found in Georgia, so yeah.

[@dpashutskii]

Quick google suggest it was on Iran territory :) But yeah, you're right, the earliest discoveries was in that region. It doesn't proof that Georgia invented wine but that's a good point.

[@sandr0243]

@@dpashutskii in Fact where the oldest wine was found, those two villages are called Shulaveri and Gadachrili Gora, both were culturally Georgian back then and they’re under Georgian Territory at this Time as well.

[@PoeticallyCorrect007]

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[@dpashutskii]

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[@Fegga1955]

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[@dpashutskii]

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[@maneschijn3]

No war excisted when you were there?

[@dpashutskii]

What? There is no war in Georgia.

[@maneschijn3]

@@dpashutskii Sure, what I mean is, for example, with Russians fleeing to Georgia, wich causes lack of housing, reactions from Georgians etc

[@dpashutskii]

Ah yes. It's a huge problem. I talked about it a little in my last video when I visited Georgia after all the people fled there. I was there when the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, but I left quite soon.

[@buttermepancake3613]

Georgia is great unless your a woman or a member of the LBGTQ community. In Georgia, women and LGBTQ+ individuals continue to face significant discrimination and societal hostility, often compounded by systemic issues and restrictive policies. Women encounter widespread gender-based violence, with domestic abuse being a persistent issue despite the existence of laws intended to address it. The enforcement of these laws is inconsistent, leaving many survivors without adequate protection or justice. Beyond violence, cultural norms rooted in patriarchal traditions limit women’s opportunities in the workforce and their representation in politics and leadership. These barriers, coupled with societal expectations around traditional family roles, reinforce inequality and make challenging discrimination particularly difficult. For LGBTQ+ individuals, the situation is similarly fraught with challenges. Violent attacks, particularly during public LGBTQ+ events like Pride marches, are common and often met with impunity. Police and authorities have been criticized for failing to provide adequate protection, and recent legislative measures have further restricted LGBTQ+ rights. Laws banning Pride events and censoring LGBTQ+ representation in media have curtailed freedoms of expression and assembly, drawing international condemnation. Meanwhile, everyday life for LGBTQ+ individuals remains deeply stigmatized, with discrimination prevalent in healthcare, employment, and social settings. Overall, while Georgia has made some strides in legal protections for women and LGBTQ+ individuals, these measures are undermined by weak enforcement and pervasive cultural conservatism. International organizations and local activists continue to advocate for greater protections and societal change, but progress remains slow in the face of entrenched attitudes and restrictive policies.

[@youbobmaster]

What do you mean georgians think they invented wine? They did it factually

[@dpashutskii]

Haha, I am sure they are! 🙃🍷

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

How could one possibly PROVE who invented wine? It's impossible. It's ancient.

[@Crystalgrace144]

I don't think he meant it bad he has an accent ❤

[@The.Harsh.Truths]

It is up for debate. Historians have discovered wine in other regions besides Georgia.

[@michaelearlgrey]

Noah. 🛳️

[@izakniemann5734]

It has become too expensive...

[@dpashutskii]

That is true ;(

[@ilsevanheerden4976]

I read prices have decreased now

[@izakniemann5734]

@@ilsevanheerden4976We are in Tbilisi right now. If you're willing to live in a dump, yes, then it's "affordable". But we are staying in a Boutique Hotel for better living conditions. It cost us $700/month with no kitchen. That's very expensive.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Great video until he said vegetarian, whats wrong with this generation! Interesting and useful information however, thanks

[@dpashutskii]

Thanks! But same question to your generation! What's wrong with you guys??!

[@美由紀-m3e]

I had everything opposite from your positive about Georgia. Aggressive child, stupid transfer system, terrible internet. And batumi atmosphere was awful. Maybe Istanbul was too powerful. So dark, people's atmosphere compared to European. It's not developed country. Ive lived in Canada, Japan, UK, Vietnam . You know what, poor dont know manners, another culture, race, custom, just living in a small county for many don't understand another thought. They just wanna money for themselves from travelers and people living under free one year visa. I don't offend you but if i expected situations like this video, definitely its not true for me. But if you are coming from terrible places less than Georgia, very good. Or just stuck in the center of city. It's safe.

[@dpashutskii]

I think you got unlucky. Terrible internet is definitely not about Georgia. Agreesive child, stupid transfer system? I don't even know what does it mean.