GeorgiaRemote and in person
A personal multi-currency bank account in Georgia
A personal account with a Georgian bank in several currencies, with a card and internet banking. Opened on a visit; a residence permit is not required.
Price from
$130
Best for
Expatsfreelancerstravellers
Timeline
1–7 days
Tax
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Format
Remote and in person
The risk of opening an account remotely by power of attorney
When an account is opened without you there in person, the representative holding the power of attorney gets full control of it. The only way to take control back is to visit the bank in Georgia yourself.
What the service includes
| Choosing the bank for your profile | |
| Booking the appointment | |
| Support at the bank on the day | |
| Setting up internet banking and the card | |
| A Georgian residence permit and tax residency— billed separately | |
| Notary costs for the power of attorney when opening remotely— billed separately | |
| The bank's annual account fee (usually USD 50-300 a year, per the bank's tariff)— billed separately | |
| The bank's fee for SWIFT transfers— billed separately |
What we need from you
- 1A passport
- 2Being in Georgia in person on the day of the appointment
- 3Answers about the source of funds — the bank asks every applicant
Frequently asked questions
Is a minimum deposit required to open the account?
No. Most Georgian banks have no minimum opening deposit.
Which currencies can the account hold?
It is multi-currency: you can hold and use lari (GEL), dollars (USD) and euros (EUR) within one account.
Why Bank of Georgia and TBC in particular?
They are the country's two largest banking groups and the most predictable when it comes to opening accounts for foreigners.
Bank account opening in Georgia: comparison
The difference is not the price — it is who each option suits. The “Best for” column is the business profile the option is built around.
| Option | Best for | Timeline | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| A personal multi-currency bank account in Georgiayou are here | Expats, freelancers, travellers | 1–7 days | $130 |
| The Solo card in Georgia (Bank of Georgia) | Paying for foreign subscriptions and services that Russian cards can't reach, a multi-currency card (USD/EUR/GEL/GBP/RUB) without opening a full account | ~9 weeks | $250 |
| A corporate account for a company at a Georgian bank | Companies genuinely operating in Georgia (an office, staff or clients), businesses that need to take B2B payments in several currencies, owners willing to come to Tbilisi in person to open the account | 1–2 weeks | $320 |
| Opening a bank account in Georgia — corporate, with a nominee director | People relocating, businesses and freelancers | 1–4 weeks | $440 |
| Opening a brokerage account in Georgia | Investors who need access to international stock markets, clients opening an account remotely under a power of attorney, without a visit to Georgia, portfolio holders considering Georgian bonds as part of diversification | 1–2 weeks | ≈ $585 |
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