New Documentary And Departure Notification Requirements Implemented

At a Glance

• Effective immediately, applicants for employment residence permits in Georgia must submit a reference letter issued by the Revenue Service confirming that the employer or host company has an annual turnover of at least GEL 50,000 (approximately USD 17,000) per each foreign employee. Employers must now calculate their turnover and track this against each foreign employee, which may limit the number of foreign workers they can hire.
• Employers must also file a notification to the Service Development Agency within five days of the termination of employment of a foreign worker.

The situation

New documentary requirements have been introduced for employers hiring foreign nationals in Georgia.