Work Permits Georgia puts employers on the hook for foreign worker residence permits Decree introduces turnover tests and additional verification requirements for expats iStock.com/Yumi mini Image Sophie Cameron Freelance Reporter Thursday 16 July 2026 Georgia’s government has tightened the rules for issuing labour residence permits to foreign nationals, as it shifts the compliance responsibility from workers to their employers. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Work Permits Georgia gets tough on work permits despite brain drain Immigration Romania plans single-route system for non-EU workers Immigration Immigration controls remain high on the agenda in post-Orbán Hungary Immigration Legislative works extending Ukrainian citizens’ stay in Poland