
The Ultimate Expat Guide to Georgia
Everything you need to know about moving to Georgia, from visa options to cost of living and digital nomad resources.
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Everything you need to know about moving to Georgia, from visa options to cost of living and digital nomad resources.
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Look, I'll be straight with you – we started YoNomad after I spent three months trying to get a simple Portuguese tax number. Three months! Turns out the "comprehensive guide" I followed was written by someone who'd clearly never set foot in a Portuguese tax office. Meanwhile, my friend Sofia was dealing with her Bali WiFi dying every single time she had a client call (spoiler alert: it wasn't the WiFi, it was the power grid, but nobody tells you that stuff).
Here's what I've learned after four years of this: every single expat has stood in some government office clutching a folder of documents, wondering if they brought the right ones. We've all had that mini heart attack when the ATM eats your card in a country where you don't speak the language. And yes, we've all found ourselves googling "how to make friends as an adult in Lisbon" at 2 AM on a Tuesday. That's exactly why our advice actually works – because we've been there, done that, and learned from every embarrassing mistake.
Oh man, this question hits close to home! I used to read those "live in Thailand for $500/month" articles and think I was doing something wrong when my monthly expenses were double that. Turns out those writers were either living like monks or just making stuff up.
Here's how we actually do this:
Plus, we break it down by how you actually want to live. Because there's a world of difference between "I'll eat street food and sleep in a hostel dorm" money and "I want my own place with decent WiFi and a coffee machine that doesn't sound like it's dying" money.
Ugh, visa research is like falling down the world's most boring rabbit hole! I once spent an entire weekend reading Portuguese immigration law (in Portuguese, because apparently I hate myself), only to find out I was looking at the wrong visa category entirely. Fun times.
Here's what I wish someone had told me before I wasted three weeks of my life:
The good news? Our country guides break down every single option with real stories from people who've actually gone through the process. Including all the stuff the embassy websites conveniently forget to mention. And when things get really messy? We know immigration lawyers who won't just take your money and disappear.
Oh man, I learned this the hard way when I tried to work from a "paradise" beach town with 2 Mbps internet. Here's what actually matters:
Each of our guides has a whole section just for remote workers - where to live, where to work, and where to find other people who understand why you're excited about fiber internet.
I totally get it - apartment hunting in your own country is stressful enough! Here's the strategy that's worked for me and tons of other expats:
Each country guide has the specific websites, typical scams to avoid, and what's actually negotiable in that market. Plus the legal stuff you need to know - because nobody wants to lose their deposit over fine print they couldn't read.
Healthcare abroad was my biggest worry too! But honestly, I've had better and cheaper care in some countries than back home. Here's how to not stress about it:
Every guide breaks down what healthcare is actually like in that country - which hospitals speak English, how much a typical visit costs, and how to get your prescriptions. Plus emergency numbers and what to do if things go really wrong.
The D7 visa is basically Portugal's way of saying "hey remote workers and retirees, come live here!" It's become super popular because it's one of the more straightforward paths to European residency. I walked through the whole process myself and documented every step (including the parts that made me want to cry).
"The best part about the D7? After five years, you can apply for permanent residency or even Portuguese citizenship. That means an EU passport and the freedom to live anywhere in Europe. Pretty sweet deal for what's honestly not that complicated of a process."
The digital nomad scene has changed SO much in the last few years. Countries are actually competing for remote workers now, which means better visas, faster internet, and way more infrastructure. I've tested all these places personally (tough job, I know) and here are the ones that actually deliver on their promises.
"The game changer is that countries are finally making it legal to work remotely while you're there. No more pretending to be a tourist while frantically hiding your laptop when immigration asks what you're doing. It's about time!"
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