Simplified procedure
Instead of a verification and approval process, a declaration entered into the coordination records is enough. That is a couple of weeks instead of months waiting for a verification team's decision.
Recruitment from GeorgiaWorkers from Georgia for jobs in Ukraine.
Recruitment and relocation
Construction, finishing trades, manufacturing, warehousing and agriculture. Georgia is covered by the simplified standard hiring procedure and travel without additional formalities, so a worker can start within 3 to 6 weeks of signing the contract. We handle everything: recruitment, the Employment contract signed, relocation and post-arrival care.
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Georgia · South Caucasus
Workers from Georgia – the direction for companies that need people fast
Georgia is the only non-EU direction that combines three things at once: the simplified standard hiring procedure, travel without additional formalities for biometric passports and cheap, short flights. In practice, the time from decision to first day at work is usually 3 to 6 weeks rather than a full quarter.
Georgian candidates have a strong construction and craft background. Bricklayers, tilers, plasterers, steel fixers and formwork carpenters are the roles we fill most often. Many candidates previously worked in Türkiye, Greece or Italy, so they know European pace and site standards.
The cultural barrier is effectively non-existent. Georgia is an Orthodox Christian country with a similar holiday calendar, a European work culture and no dietary restrictions. The working language on the floor is usually Russian, which helps in mixed teams with Ukrainians and Moldovans.
- Declaration instead of a verification and approval process
- Travel without additional formalities using a biometric passport
- Up to 24 months of work on a declaration
- Relocation, registration, bank account and onboarding
3–6
weeks from contract to first day at work
0
relocation processs – travel without additional formalities
24
months of work on a declaration
100%
fully legal employment and residence
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Why companies choose workers from Georgia
No additional formalities
A biometric passport is enough for the broader region travel. System registration and the partner network appointment – the longest element in other directions – simply disappear.
Strong construction craft
Bricklayers, tilers, finishing specialists and formwork carpenters with contract experience in Türkiye, Greece and Italy. Candidates know European work rhythm.
Russian as the shop-floor language
Most candidates speak Russian, so they join teams with Ukrainians, Belarusians and Moldovans without a silent onboarding period.
Cultural proximity
An Orthodox country with a similar holiday calendar, no dietary restrictions and comparable social norms. Adaptation measured in days, not months.
Low relocation cost
Short, cheap flights from Tbilisi and Kutaisi, no travel processing fees and no document verification. The lowest total cost of bringing in a non-EU worker.
Qualifications
How we verify Georgian candidates
The Georgian vocational system is less formalised than in Central Asia, so practical verification is key. Every profile includes employment history, photos and video of completed work, licences and an assessment of Russian and English.
Portfolio of finishing work
For construction trades, photo documentation says the most – plastering, tiling, fit-out, façades. We ask candidates for material from recent projects before they reach the shortlist.
History of foreign contracts
We verify earlier assignments in Türkiye, Greece, Italy and Israel. A candidate with that background knows contract life and rarely quits in the first month.
Welding and operator licences
Documents are checked before a candidate is presented and, where needed, confirmed by a practical exam in Ukraine – faster than formal certificate recognition.
C+E licence and code 95
A Georgian licence does not allow professional haulage in the EU. We plan the exchange after the bank account is issued, plus initial qualification and code 95, in parallel with employment.
Where we recruit in Georgia
The region of origin genuinely shapes the professional profile.
Tbilisi and surroundings
The largest candidate pool: construction, finishing trades, logistics, hospitality and services. Best availability and the shortest route to the airport.
Kutaisi and Imereti
An industrial region with a low-cost airport serving budget flights. Manufacturing, warehousing and manual work.
Batumi and Adjara
Tourism, hotels and hospitality. Candidates with guest-service experience and seasonal shift work.
Kakheti
The agricultural and wine region – orchard work, harvesting, processing and agricultural machinery operation.
Rustavi and Kvemo Kartli
Metallurgy and heavy industry. Most welders, fitters and machine operators come from here.
Recruitment and verification
From contract to legal employment – one deployment plan
We run the process in four stages: call, quote and contract; sourcing and pre-selection in Georgia; the declaration at the coordination team; arrival and onboarding. With no relocation process, the whole schedule fits into a few weeks.
3–6 weeks
from contract to first day at work
4 stages
one coordinator runs the whole process
100%
compliance with Ukrainian authority requirements
Етапи процесу
Needs analysis, job profile, quote and schedule. Sourcing starts once the contract is signed.
- 01
Call and needs analysis
Day 1–3We agree duties, required licences, pay, shift system and accommodation standard.
- 02
Quote and schedule
Week 1We present the full budget, stage deadlines and planned arrival batches.
- 03
Contract and job description
Week 1Contract signature and approval of the Russian-language job description – the document that triggers sourcing.
Sourcing and verification in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi and Rustavi – experience, licences and language.
- 01
Candidate pre-selection
Week 1–3Our local partner sources candidates and verifies employment history, work portfolio and references.
- 02
Shortlist and selection
Week 2–3We present a shortlist with licences and language assessment. Video interviews on request.
Entry of the employer declaration into the coordination team register.
- 01
Filing the declaration
Week 2–3We file the employer declaration with the competent coordination team.
- 02
Register entry
Week 3–5The office completes the entry usually within 7–14 working days. The document is sent to the candidate electronically.
Without additional formalities flight, airport transfer, accommodation, bank account, bank account and onboarding.
- 01
Tickets and transfer
Week 4–6Flight booking from Tbilisi or Kutaisi, airport transfer and group pick-up by the coordinator.
- 02
Accommodation and registration
First weekHousing that meets sanitary requirements, address registration, bank account setup and a bank account.
- 03
Safety training and onboarding
First weekHealth and safety training with translation, workstation instructions, a buddy in the team and first days under supervision.
- 04
onboarding support
Month 2–6For longer cooperation we file for a residence and employment approval – with no break in employment.
- 05
Support and 90-day review
Month 1–3Ongoing contact with the coordinator, support with residence matters and a review after three months.
Типовий графік
Від договору до першого робочого дня – зазвичай 1–3 місяців
Week 1
Call, quote and contract
01Week 1–3
Sourcing and pre-selection in Georgia
02Week 2–5
Declaration and register entry
03Week 4–6
Entry without additional formalities and first day at work
04Month 2–6
onboarding support for residence and work
05Витрати на працевлаштування
З чого складається бюджет
Declaration fee
EmployerFee for entering the employer declaration into the coordination records.
Translations and documents
Employer / agencySworn translations of diplomas and licences, medical checks and candidate insurance.
Flights and relocation
EmployerAir ticket from Tbilisi or Kutaisi, airport transfer, initial accommodation and starter equipment.
Accommodation
EmployerHousing meeting sanitary requirements and worker accommodation standards.
Drivers: licence exchange and code 95
Employer / agencyFor professional drivers only: licence exchange, initial qualification and the code 95 entry.
Agency fee
EmployerSourcing, handling the administrative process and coordinator support after arrival.
Georgia is the cheapest non-EU direction – travel processing fees, local partner network document verification and expensive long-haul flights all disappear. The budget always consists of the same items, so agency offers can be compared with no hidden costs.
Готові розпочати
Графік і бюджет ще до рішення.
- Кошторис без прихованих статей
- Реальний термін прибуття
- Один координатор процесу
Industries
Where workers from Georgia perform best
Georgia is a craft and construction direction with a strong agricultural and service base. Below are the industries where it delivers the best results.
Construction and finishing
The strongest side of this direction. Bricklayers, tilers, plasterers and finishing specialists with a real portfolio and contract experience in Türkiye and Greece.
- Bricklayer
- Tiler
- Plasterer
- Steel fixer
- Formwork carpenter
Manufacturing and metalwork
The metallurgical base in Rustavi supplies machine operators, fitters and welders used to shift work.
- Machine operator
- MAG / TIG welder
- Fitter
- Maintenance mechanic
- Production operative
Warehousing and logistics
Candidates with distribution centre and terminal experience. Fast onboarding onto scanners and WMS systems.
- Warehouse operative
- Forklift operator
- Order picker
- Terminal worker
- C+E driver
Agriculture and orchards
Kakheti is an agricultural and wine region. Candidates know harvesting, orchard work and agricultural machinery.
- Orchard worker
- Agricultural machinery operator
- Harvesting and sorting
- Greenhouse worker
- Processing operative
Hospitality and hotels
Batumi is a major tourist hub – candidates with hotel and restaurant experience, used to seasons and shift work.
- Kitchen assistant
- Cook
- Waiter
- Room attendant
- Back-of-house worker
Maintenance and installations
Electricians, plumbers and installation fitters with experience on residential and commercial projects.
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Installation fitter
- Mechanic
- Maintenance worker
If you need candidates with strong English for customer-facing work, the Philippines or Sri Lanka usually work better. We use Georgia where speed of deployment and construction craft matter most.
Roles
Roles we recruit for in Georgia
The strongest side of this direction is construction and finishing trades plus manufacturing and warehouse roles. Video interviews with candidates are arranged at the employer's request.
- Bricklayer
- Tiler
- Plasterer
- Formwork carpenter
- Steel fixer
- MAG / TIG welder
- Fitter
- Machine operator
- Warehouse and forklift operator
- C+E driver
- Production operative
- Kitchen assistant
Need a different profile? See also workers from Kazakhstan, workers from Türkiye or workers from the Philippines.
Georgia versus other recruitment directions
A comparison of typical differences in the process and candidate profile.
| Criterion | Georgia | Other directions |
|---|---|---|
| Legal basis | Employer declaration – simplified procedure | verification and approval and relocation |
| Process time | 3–6 weeks | 1–3 months |
| Relocation | No additional formalities with a biometric passport | relocation through our local partner network, appointment required |
| Candidate profile | Construction craft, finishing trades, agriculture | More often light manufacturing and basic roles |
| Relocation cost | Low – short flight, no travel processing fees | Higher – long flights and document verification |
Cultural integration
Challenges and proven solutions
Georgian teams settle in exceptionally fast because the cultural and religious barrier is effectively absent. What remains is a handful of organisational matters worth setting up at the start.
Russian yes, Ukrainian only on arrival
Shared Russian solves communication inside the team, but documents, training and dealings with authorities are in Ukrainian. Bilingual workstation instructions and a basic Ukrainian course close the gap within weeks.
Residence and banking formalities
Registration, bank account, a bank account and the onboarding support application dominate the first weeks. The coordinator books the appointments and tracks the deadlines so legal residence never lapses.
Declaration deadline and continuity
Work on a declaration is time-limited. We file the onboarding support application early so the worker never has to interrupt employment or leave the country.
Work culture and team relations
Georgians value direct relationships and clear hierarchy. A specific foreman, unambiguous instructions and recognition of results work better than elaborate procedures.
FAQFrequently asked
Frequently asked
questions
Short answers to questions about recruiting workers from Georgia.
First candidates in as little as 72h Full contract support
Not without any document, but Georgia is on the list of countries covered by the simplified procedure. Instead of a verification and approval process, an employer declaration entered into the coordination team register is enough. It is the shortest legal route to employing a non-EU worker in Ukraine.
No. Georgian citizens with a biometric passport travel to the certain regions without additional formalities. Work requires a registered declaration, and for longer employment a ongoing onboarding support. Skipping the relocation process cuts several weeks from the process.
Realistically 3 to 6 weeks from signing the contract to the first day at work. Registering the declaration usually takes 7–14 working days, sourcing and selection 2–3 weeks, and flights from Tbilisi or Kutaisi are available immediately. It is the fastest direction we offer.
Following the rule changes, a declaration allows up to 24 months of work. If the cooperation is to last longer, we file for a ongoing onboarding support during employment – the worker keeps working while the paperwork runs in parallel.
Georgian is the official language, but Russian is widespread among people over thirty and is the real working language on the shop floor. Younger candidates more often speak English. Language level is described in every candidate profile.
Not for professional haulage. The driver must exchange the licence once a bank account and residence are in place, then complete initial qualification and the code 95 entry. We run this in parallel with employment so the driver is not left idle.
Construction and finishing trades, manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, agriculture and orchards, plus hospitality. Georgia has a strong craft tradition – bricklayers, tilers and finishing specialists are the strongest side of this direction.
Practically not. Georgia is an Orthodox Christian country with a European work culture and a similar holiday calendar. Geographic proximity, no dietary restrictions and comparable social norms make adaptation very fast.
For unregulated occupations sworn translations of diplomas and licences are enough. Formal recognition applies to regulated professions. Welding and operator qualifications are verified on documents and, if needed, confirmed by a practical exam in Ukraine.
Accommodation provided by the employer or agency is the standard. We arrange flights from Tbilisi or Kutaisi, airport transfer, housing that meets sanitary requirements, registration, a bank account and a bank account. All quoted up front.
Yes, but only after obtaining a onboarding support and stable employment. At the declaration stage we are talking about contract work. In practice most candidates arrive alone first and consider family reunification after a year.
It is the cheapest non-EU direction because the relocation process and local partner network document verification disappear. The budget covers the declaration fee, translations, flights and relocation, onboarding after arrival and the agency fee. We prepare an exact calculation for the specific role and headcount.
Direction: GeorgiaHire workers from Georgia.
We start with a conversation about your needs, a quote and a contract. Then we launch sourcing and the Employment contract signed – with an agreed arrival schedule.
- 1Call and needs analysis
- 2Quote, schedule and contract
- 3Sourcing and declaration
- 4Arrival, onboarding and support
Realistic time from contract to first day at work: 3 to 6 weeks.
