tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post8406613721377823455..comments2024-03-28T02:23:23.177-07:00Comments on JohnnyFD.com - Follow the Journey of a Location Independent Entrepreneur: Tbilisi, Georgia for Digital Nomads, Expats and Travel Johnny FDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-25858385027053868472021-08-25T00:28:35.082-07:002021-08-25T00:28:35.082-07:00Wow that sucks to hear it.Wow that sucks to hear it.Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-17075911456577252062021-07-25T09:52:52.650-07:002021-07-25T09:52:52.650-07:00E-Visa portal is open for Indian and Indians can a...E-Visa portal is open for Indian and Indians can apply by paying. For sure there is NO ENTRY for Indian with E-Visa at all. Indians will be deported from he airport with a rude gesture. There have been many articles in Indian newspapers too regarding this too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788699317153910846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-33416435751571968302021-01-11T19:36:25.132-08:002021-01-11T19:36:25.132-08:00Hi Johnny, great great information, I was wonderin...Hi Johnny, great great information, I was wondering if you could help me get a job, once I'm there in Georgia and maybe a host for my 1st week or soAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582635112323569613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-48728446468765435262020-06-04T05:39:35.263-07:002020-06-04T05:39:35.263-07:00The easiest visa wise is Georgia and Mexico that I...The easiest visa wise is Georgia and Mexico that I've found. Maybe Colomobia as well if you're staying July-July Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-54073354676199385932020-06-04T05:38:52.449-07:002020-06-04T05:38:52.449-07:00Hey Bjorn. The good thing about Tbilisi is besides...Hey Bjorn. The good thing about Tbilisi is besides the Old Town, none of it is that busy. Just don't be directly on the main street Rustaveli. Even one block in and it's quite. Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-13987898259714421522020-06-04T05:36:55.129-07:002020-06-04T05:36:55.129-07:00Hey, good question. All I know is that as a touris...Hey, good question. All I know is that as a tourist/expat/nomad you can just show up and stay 1 year visa free easily. If you want open a business, you can do so in about an hour as well as a local bank account. As for how many days you need to live there and the details, I never did it as for Americans it doesn't make sense. But ask in the Digital Nomads Tbilisi group above and i'm sure someone there can help.Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-38396216320039003872020-06-01T09:36:27.617-07:002020-06-01T09:36:27.617-07:00Hey Johnny, this 15 minutes were the best spent mi...Hey Johnny, this 15 minutes were the best spent minutes in my day!<br /><br />In the 3rd paragraph you have said "In this blog post/travel guide, I'll answer all of your questions about visas, taxes, starting a business", but there was nothing about it.<br /><br />So my question is what is your expirience with Georgian Revenue Service? I've heard a lot about GE territorial income tax (but strangely from official sources it's only about non-residents). Do you know anybody who has "centrum of interest" / lives there 183+ days AND has non-domestic income source? Could you please tell me if a tax exemption in such situation is a thing or give me lead towards that person?<br /><br />It is important for me to know some first handed expirience regarding required time and paperwork, because I wanna cut ties with my tax-burden home country and it'd suck if GE RS will behave similarly ;PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492897553281666556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-60916076998224408072020-03-06T19:42:49.873-08:002020-03-06T19:42:49.873-08:00Johnny, amazing detailed post. Really enjoyed it a...Johnny, amazing detailed post. Really enjoyed it and would just fly over to visit the city. Since you gonna have the Nomadsummit there i try to join again. Leaving mexico in 4 weeks i need to go back to europe. Is there an area you would recommend to stay which is not like the mexican style noisy? Looking for some quite 2 or 3 weeks silent strategy work and closing with the summit. Cheers BjornAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125045376134555829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-7440511654600114882019-12-01T13:48:53.224-08:002019-12-01T13:48:53.224-08:00I typically never comment on anything, but this wa...I typically never comment on anything, but this was an absolutely incredible write-up. Very informative. I have been looking into a country I could visit for 6 months to a year and this has now made the list after being previously completely off my radar.<br /><br />I'd love to see an article about some potential places to live at for 6 months to a year. Do you have any or can you recommend some places?Kaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126902583281020577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-57808723853743236652019-08-30T08:15:46.526-07:002019-08-30T08:15:46.526-07:00Awesome Ellle! I'm glad you found my post and ...Awesome Ellle! I'm glad you found my post and got a lot out of it. Fun fact, there's a city in Georgia, a 2 hour drive outside of Tbilisi called Telavi (თელავი) so it could be confusing when you move here and saw where you came from. =) <br /><br />I agree that dry air isn't that bad. And actually Tbilisi isn't really that dry compared to really dry places like Las Vegas. It's just drier than most of us are used to and with the summer heat is feels that way. But hope you like it in Georgia! Let me know what you think after you move here!Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-27989926575276448582019-08-30T00:50:26.018-07:002019-08-30T00:50:26.018-07:00Thanks very much for this detailed post. I'm c...Thanks very much for this detailed post. I'm currently living in Tel Aviv which is just way too expensive and have been looking for a better alternative. I've been reading lots about Georgia and the visa situation + cost of living and so much buzz within the DM community about Tbilisi has firmed up my decision to move there in the next couple of months. Thanks for writing the cons, it's important to get a balanced view, we can't go into a place with rose coloured glasses and need to know what to expect. Personally I like dry air, definitely better than super-humidity! Overall, from everything I've read, I agree that Tbilisi will quickly become the new DM hotspot and am excited to get in while it's still a hidden gem. Thanks again and safe travels! Hope to meet you if you come back!Ellie15https://www.blogger.com/profile/12843025012363218159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-11511216672048201972019-08-28T23:05:23.464-07:002019-08-28T23:05:23.464-07:00Thanks David! I'm glad you liked the write up!...Thanks David! I'm glad you liked the write up! Enjoy a Banh Mi and bowl of Pho for me, hope you like Georgian food just as much when you come!Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-21491321048928297802019-08-28T23:04:45.145-07:002019-08-28T23:04:45.145-07:00Hey Terry! No worries! I normally don't includ...Hey Terry! No worries! I normally don't include the cons as I don't want to dwell on negatives, but I think it's important when making big moves like this to get a balanced picture of what both the pros and cons are of a place and not just the instagram worthy upsides! Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-72606107318689411492019-08-28T23:03:19.584-07:002019-08-28T23:03:19.584-07:00Oh nice! I'm glad you're loving Tbilisi so...Oh nice! I'm glad you're loving Tbilisi so far after these 4 months! Thanks for sharing the article with your friends! Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-46312515427376938222019-08-28T07:45:15.887-07:002019-08-28T07:45:15.887-07:00This was excellent. I'm in Vietnam till Christ...This was excellent. I'm in Vietnam till Christmas after which I'll pick a new place to live for 6 months to a year. Great write up, keep up the good work.Davidhttps://edgeofdavid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-40680989874571804252019-08-28T06:49:25.529-07:002019-08-28T06:49:25.529-07:00Thanks for the reply man. Also just want to say yo...Thanks for the reply man. Also just want to say you are an inspiration and your podcasts and blog have really helped me with my businesses. I sincerely thankyou for the work you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-63212154944614599112019-08-28T02:02:37.829-07:002019-08-28T02:02:37.829-07:00That was a great, comprehensive country report Joh...That was a great, comprehensive country report Johnny. I appreciate you including the cons. I'd still like to visit someday, but everyone smoking and dry air (2 of the worst things for my sinuses) make it a deal-killer for a long-term stay. Despite Fathamburger's opinion, I'll continue to "though it out" here in Thailand.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04541590387458382219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-59278184083315801232019-08-28T00:24:48.169-07:002019-08-28T00:24:48.169-07:00Hey thanks for your 2 cents, it's good to hear...Hey thanks for your 2 cents, it's good to hear your experiences and agree that Tbilisi is a fantastic place to bootstrap and build businesses. The neighborhood of Saburtalo is actually perfect for that. <br /><br />I would have stayed longer than 2 months but I need to get to Mexico to plan the next Nomad Summit in Cancun. But Tbilisi is definitely on my top list of places to establish a semi-permanent home base. Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-64205388428941695292019-08-28T00:22:13.532-07:002019-08-28T00:22:13.532-07:00It's hard to say as I'm not black myself. ...It's hard to say as I'm not black myself. But for sure there are very few black people in Tbilisi. From what I've heard, Georgian people are generally racist against Black and Muslim people, but more because of the differences in culture and their negative experiences they've had with African and Arabic tourists than anything else. <br /><br />If you're African-American, British, or Native English speaker, you'll still get a lot of stares just like I do, but you can expect people to be very friendly and helpful once you open your mouth. <br /><br />Just don't waste your time going to nightclubs like Bassiani as they are generally super racist their with their "face control" similar to what you'd get at the techno clubs in Berlin such as Berghain. I hate going to or supporting places like that which is why I didn't mention them as a place to go in my guide, even though they are a world famous nightclub.<br /><br />Overall, in both Tbilisi and Georgia as a country, you'll be safe and won't be harassed or anything, but you may not get the warm hospitable welcome that Europeans get. <br />Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-68876372304420844602019-08-28T00:21:12.281-07:002019-08-28T00:21:12.281-07:00Love this! So informative. Will have to share with...Love this! So informative. Will have to share with any friends looking to move here. Like you mentioned, it's definitely an up an coming hub for nomads! Husband and I moved here in May and are loving it. Melanie Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188621960874349321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-90712289317040524062019-08-28T00:01:39.125-07:002019-08-28T00:01:39.125-07:00Hey Samir, I haven't met that many software en...Hey Samir, I haven't met that many software engineers yet, but I'm sure they'll be coming soon. As of now there have been at least one or two meetups for digital nomads and expats every week since I've been here. Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-73090421766620341982019-08-28T00:00:27.130-07:002019-08-28T00:00:27.130-07:00Wow nice! I'm glad you like Tbilisi enough to ...Wow nice! I'm glad you like Tbilisi enough to have came so many times and that my article was detailed enough to even share a few things with a veteran of the city. Was it difficult to buy an apartment here? I think that even with low rents right now, there is a really good opportunity for appreciation in the next years as the city gets more popular. Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-42278416926622580932019-08-27T23:58:26.187-07:002019-08-27T23:58:26.187-07:00Hey thanks for sharing the prices, I was actually ...Hey thanks for sharing the prices, I was actually looking at Snap a well. One problem with businesses in Georgia are the websites are usually pretty bad and don't display prices, so getting it first hand is a great move. Thanks! Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-76444223127965380702019-08-27T23:56:53.192-07:002019-08-27T23:56:53.192-07:00Hey thanks and I agree that this is literally the ...Hey thanks and I agree that this is literally the first place I've found that can actually be the next Chiang Mai, especially for Americans. Lisbon is great, but only for residents of the EU, and Bali looks great in photos but their infrastructure is terrible. Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-17152424797011936792019-08-27T23:36:28.441-07:002019-08-27T23:36:28.441-07:00I may not really be a nomad but i think you nailed...I may not really be a nomad but i think you nailed it and much appreciation for the detailed writeup. This is the first real contender for the next Chiang Mai and if we can't get this visa issue stuff worked out this year, no one should bother toughing it out in Thailand anymore imo.Fathamburgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644698968735944110noreply@blogger.com