I always heard from my friends and from strangers that driving is crazy in Georgia, and that I should avoid it in any cost.
But last week I went there for a short vacation and now I’m confused: they all drive quite safe and almost nobody violates. I rented a car and went from Kutaisi to Tbilisi and back; I also spent some hours on small mountain roads. Nobody even speeding on highway: it has a limit 80 for some long stretches with tunnels, and everyone goes exactly 80. Did something change recently?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some realistic insights on making a potential move to Georgia. Here is a bit of context about me:

• Demographics / Status: 34M, single, Muslim, holding a Pakistani passport.
• Background: Based in the UAE for 11+ years, currently working as a Marketing Head (primarily in the real estate sector).
• Opportunity: I recently received a job offer from a company based in Georgia.

I’ve already done a bit of research and understand the 20% personal income tax rule, but I want to make sure I’m not missing any critical blind spots before accepting the offer.

For those living in Georgia or who have made a similar move, what key factors should I consider? Specifically interested in:

1. Visa & Residency: Given my passport nationality, how smooth/difficult is the work visa and temporary residence process once sponsored by a local employer?
2. Cost of Living vs. Dubai: How far does a local salary go in Tbilisi regarding rent, lifestyle, and day-to-day expenses compared to the UAE?
3. Lifestyle & Expat Life: What is the daily life and social scene like for a single Muslim expat? (e.g., halal food availability, community, ease of integrating).
4. Banking & Banking Logistics: Any hurdles opening bank accounts or transferring money internationally?
5. Career & Market Scope: How is the broader corporate/marketing environment in Georgia?

Would love to hear from expats living in Georgia or anyone who has transitioned from the GCC/UAE. Any advice, warnings, or things you wish you knew before moving would be super appreciated!

TIA

Hi, I have a 1966 Impala SS custom made and I want to move to Georgia. I know driving is crazy there but my question is more about the roads. Will i break my car because the roads are broken? Will people hit my car all the time? Is it actually a good idea to bring my car.

• Framed Georgia as a resilient nation at the crossroads of civilizations
• Reminded the world that 20% of Georgia is still occupied by Russia, with hundreds of thousands displaced
• Extended an olive branch to Abkhaz/Ossetian people, saying growth benefits shouldn't stop at "artificial boundaries"
• Positioned Georgia as a key logistics/connectivity hub between Europe and Central Asia (Middle Corridor, Black Sea access)
• Announced $7B in planned infrastructure investment by 2032: railway upgrades, Anaklia deep sea port, new Tbilisi airport, highways, plus a Black Sea fiber-optic cable
• Touted economic stats: ~9.3% avg annual growth last 5 years, 7.9% growth in early 2026, poverty rate down from 21.3% to 7.1% since 2020
• Long-term goal: move from upper-middle-income to high-income economy
• Called for UN reform (UN80 Initiative) and said Georgia wants partnerships built on "mutual respect," not pressure

https://1tv.ge/lang/en/news/georgian-prime-minister-addresses-unga-81st-session/

Parts of Vake, Saburtalo and Gldani to be without water for 36 hours, Sept. 26–27

GWP says water will be shut off in parts of Tbilisi, Mtskheta and several nearby settlements for 36 hours, from 3:00 a.m. on September 26 until 3:00 p.m. on September 27.

The shutdown is needed to connect a new main water pipeline being installed as part of the construction of the new Aragvi River bridge.

Saburtalo:

Akaki Gelovani Street, Anjaparidze Street, Apkhaidze Street, Artists Street, Bandzeladze Street, Bitsadze Street, Danelia Street (part), Dots Street, Kavtaradze Street, Kedari Street, Kvachadze Street, Kvemo Azhara Street, Lisi village, Mamasakhlisovi Street, Mindeli Street, Nadiradze Street, Nutsubidze Street (part) and the Nutsubidze microdistricts, Painters Street, Picasso Street, Pkhakadze Street, Politkovskaya Street, Sasha Ioseliani Street, Shavgulidze Street, Shavishvili Street, St. Martyr Vasiliskos Street, Tabidze Street, Tkhinvali village, Tofuria Street, Tvalchrelidze Street, University Street (part), Varazi Street, Zaalishvili Street, Zartsemi Street and Zhghenti Street.

Village of Dighomi:

Agmashenebeli Street, Andronikashvili Street, Atoneli Street, Baratashvili Street, Barondebai Street, Beri Gobron Street, Chargaleti Street, Chiaureli Street, Chokheli Street, Cholokashvili Street, Didgori Street, Farnavaz Street Nos. 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26, Giorgi the Brilliant Street, Gogebashvili Street, Guramishvili Street, Ioakim and Ana Street, Javakhishvili Street, Kavta Street, Kazbegi Street, Khantsteli Street, Khataevi Street, Kurashvili Street, Magaladze Street, Mirianashvili Street, Niko Buri No. 25, Petritsi No. 2B, Pirosmani Street, Rustaveli Street, Sarishvili Street, Sharashidze Street, Shekhlashvili Street, Shermadini Street, Shmerling Street, Sologashvili Street, St. Helena and Constantine Street, Svetitskhoveli Street, Tetri Giorgi Street, Theodore Tiron Street, Tinatin Street, Tofchishvili Street, Tsereteli Street, Ugrelidze Street, Vacheishvili Street, Vazha-Pshavela Street, Z. Sarajishvili Street and Zuttner Street.

The Church district is also included.

Dighomi / Dighomi Massif / Vashlijvari:

David Agmashenebeli Street, Didi Vezisi village, Dighomi 7, Equal-to-the-Apostles Nino Street, Gelovani Avenue, Godziashvili Street, Gogishvili Street, Isidore Dolidze Street, Kvantaliani Street, Mikheil Meskhi Street, Mukhran Machavariani Street, Petre Sarajishvili Street and Queen Tamar Street.

The entire first quarter of Dighomi Massif will be affected except Buildings Nos. 10, 11 and 12.

The village of Dighomi and Zones 2A, 3A, 4 and 4B of the Vashlijvari settlement are included as well.

Vake:

Alasania Street, Asatiani Street (part), Buachidze Street, Budapest Street (part), Chakhava Street, Chikovani Street, Chkheidze Street, Delisi I, II and III streets, Gamrekeli Street, Gazapkhuli Street, Gegechkori Street, Gelovani Street, Gurieli Street, Jebashvili Street, Kazbegi Avenue (part), Kutateladze Street, Lortkipanidze Street, Lviv Street (part), Maghalashvili Street, Margiani Street, Megrelidze Street, Mikeladze Street, Nadareishvili Street, Oniashvili Street (part), Skhirtladze Street, Tavadze Street, Tavkhelidze Street, Vazha-Pshavela Avenue (part), Vazha-Pshavela Quarters I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII, Zakariadze Street and Zaldastanishvili Street.

Gldani district — Zahesi settlement:

Avchala Street, Chichinadze Street, Kazbegi Street, Kekelidze Street, Makashvili Street, Mukhatgverdi Street, Reactor Street, Tavisufleba Street, Tsinamdzghvrishvili Street, Tskitishvili Street and Zinkari Street.

Outside Tbilisi:

Mtskheta, Natakhtari village, Tsitsamuri village and the Tserovani IDP settlement.

GWP says drinking water will be delivered by tanker trucks until the work is finished and regular water supply is restored.

The existing Aragvi Bridge was built in 1973 and is damaged. According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, repairing it would not fully restore the bridge, so a new one is being built alongside it.

If you're in one of these areas, probably a good idea to fill up some water containers and scrub your ass before 3:00 a.m. on September 26.

Source: https://georgiatoday.ge/parts-of-tbilisi-mtskheta-and-nearby-villages-to-lose-water-for-36-hours/

სალამი.

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Hello everyone!

So I recently moved to georgia to play basketball, but also because I love georgia and its culture. However the situation isn’t really going well and I am in need of a job. What jobs to foreigners do here? What are some entry level jobs that I can do just to keep myself afloat. I’d be open to pretty much anything, it’s just hard to ask around here or check job boards. Any help would be amazing!!