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Georgia vs Japan: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Georgia grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Georgia — territorial taxation; Japan — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Georgia Remote and the Japan DN.
Criteria Georgia Remote Japan DN
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €4,500
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year (better) 6 months
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 6 months
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Limited Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation (Individual Entrepreneur (Small Business Status, 1% turnover tax)) Foreign income exempt
Health insurance Required in practice Required (explicit), min. €53,999
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee — ≈ €16.20
Where to apply Online, In country Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time — 1 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Georgia Remote →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Japan DN →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Georgia → Insurance for Japan →

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