The country of Georgia (not the US state) offers US citizens a full year visa-free on arrival - the most generous visa policy in the world.
Single-adult planning estimates in USD: lean $1100, comfortable $1800, premium $2900. Costs vary by city and circumstances. Obtain current rental and insurance quotes.
US citizens can stay 365 days visa-free. Easy residency through property ownership or business registration.
Tbilisi has solid private hospitals at very low cost. International coverage recommended for major care.
No VA hospitals in Georgia. Foreign Medical Program reimburses service-connected care. Aversi and MediClub in Tbilisi are the best private options; major cases go to Istanbul.
Tbilisi and Batumi safe. Avoid disputed border regions (Abkhazia, South Ossetia). Mediterranean climate in Batumi, four-season in Tbilisi. Strong wine and food culture. Russian and English widely understood in cities.
Remote-working veterans who want to try a country for a full year with zero visa paperwork.