Georgia vs Malta Digital Nomad Visa: Which Is Right for You?

The short version

Tax treatment differs: Georgia — territorial taxation; Malta — special tax regime. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.

Side-by-side comparison of the Georgia Remote and the Malta NRP.
Criteria	Georgia Remote	Malta NRP
Minimum income / month	No fixed threshold	€3,500
Income basis	Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)	Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration	1 year	1 year
Renewable	Yes	Yes
Maximum total stay	No fixed limit	4 years
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))	Special tax regime (Nomad Residence Permits (Income Tax) Rules (S.L. 123.210))
Health insurance	Required in practice	Required (explicit), min. €100,000
Insurance duration required	Full visa period	Full visa period
Application fee	—	≈ €300
Where to apply	Online, In country	Online, Embassy / consulate
Processing time	—	6 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Georgia Remote →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Malta NRP →

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.