Residence & immigration
Georgian Investment Residence Permit (from
A residence permit for investing $300,000 or more in the Georgian economy: investment valuation, recommendation letters, filing and accompaniment.
Fees
What the price includes
- Translation of documents into Georgian
- Notarisation
- Arranging the audit valuation of the investment
- Preparing recommendation letters
- Preparing and filing the application, accompaniment at the House of Justice
Requirements
- Passport and a Georgian phone number
- Investment in real estate or a business in Georgia of $300,000 or more
- Documents confirming the investment (agreements, statements, company documents)
- An auditor's report valuing the investment
Official (state) fees
Residence permit: work, study, family reunification, former citizen, short-term, investment
| Term | Amount |
|---|---|
| 30th calendar day | GEL 300 |
| 20th calendar day | GEL 450 |
| 10th calendar day | GEL 600 |
Paid to the authority. Verified on the official website on 17 October 2026.
Legal Georgia's professional fee
Confirmed after the initial assessment, before any work starts. It is never included in the state fee.
Third-party costs
Translation, notarisation, apostille, valuation or bank charges, where they apply, are listed separately.
The state fee for a residence permit depends on the processing time: 300 GEL — decision on day 30, 450 GEL — on day 20, 600 GEL — on day 10.
What it is
An investment residence permit is for people who have invested at least 300,000 US dollars in the Georgian economy: in real estate, a business or a share in a company. It is issued for up to 5 years, and the holder does not need a work permit. We arrange an audit valuation of the investment, prepare the documents and accompany you at every stage.
The investment residence permit is provided for by the Law of Georgia on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons. The investment must be officially confirmed: by purchase agreements, documents on contributions to a company's capital, and an auditor's valuation report.
The 300,000 dollars can be made up of several assets — for example, the value of several apartments plus a share in a business. What matters is that the investment is documented and valued.
Who this is for
- Investors who have invested $300,000 or more in Georgia.
- Owners of several properties with a combined value of $300,000 or more.
- Owners and founders of Georgian companies.
- People who want a long-term residence permit and a path to permanent residence.
What counts as an investment
Investment means contributions to the Georgian economy: buying real estate, contributing to a company's share capital, acquiring a share or a business. The investment must be made legally and confirmed by documents. The value is determined by an auditor — it is the auditor's report that the agency bases its decision on.
Advantages of an investment residence permit
- Valid for up to 5 years.
- No work permit needed.
- A high approval rate when the documents are prepared correctly.
- After five years — the option to apply for permanent residence.
- Your family can obtain residence permits via family reunification.
Investment residence permit or real estate residence permit
If you have bought property worth more than $150,000, you can get a short-term residence permit via real estate — it is issued for a year with extensions. With an investment of $300,000 or more, an investment residence permit is the better option: it lasts longer and does not need extending every year. We will compare the options and tell you which suits you.
What to do after the permit is approved
After approval you need to obtain the resident ID card (binadroba) and register at a residential address — that is, temporary address registration (propiska) in Georgia. If you do not own a home, the owner's consent is required. We help with both the registration and the card.
Why apply with Legal Georgia
- We choose the ground that gives you the best chance of approval.
- We translate and notarise your documents — no running around notaries.
- We meet you at the House of Justice with a ready file and fill in the application.
- We track the status and tell you if the agency requests documents.
- We work in Tbilisi, Batumi and Rustavi.
How we help
- We check which assets can be counted as investment.
- We arrange an audit valuation of the investment.
- We prepare the recommendation letters and the document file.
- We translate the documents and have them notarised.
- We file the application and accompany you at the House of Justice.
How it works
- 1
Consultation
We review your investments and confirm they can be counted.
- 2
Valuation
We arrange an audit valuation of the investment.
- 3
Preparing documents
We translate, notarise and assemble the full file.
- 4
Filing at the House of Justice
We meet you with the documents ready and fill in the application.
- 5
Review
We track the status: the decision comes on day 30, 20 or 10 depending on the fee.
- 6
ID card
After approval we help with address registration and the resident ID card.
Details and documents
Documents
To apply you will need:
- Passport and a Georgian phone number.
- Documents confirming ownership or a share in a company.
- The auditor's investment valuation report.
- Recommendation letters — we prepare them for you.
Important to know
- Residence permits are decided by the Public Service Development Agency. No one can guarantee approval — we reduce the risk of refusal due to document errors.
- The application must be filed before your lawful stay in Georgia ends — for most grounds no later than 40 days before.
- Requirements change; we check the rules in force on the date you apply.
What to prepare for a consultation
- What you invested in and when.
- The approximate value of the investment.
- Which family members will apply with you.
Official sources
- Migration / Residence permits
Public Service Development Agency · Last verified 17 October 2026
- Law of Georgia on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons (consolidated)
Legislative Herald of Georgia (matsne.gov.ge) · Version checked: Consolidated publication of 25.06.2026 · Last verified 17 October 2026
- Law No. 863-IIმს-XIმპ of 26 June 2025 amending the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens (Georgian)
Legislative Herald of Georgia (matsne.gov.ge) · Version checked: Article 1(1)–(3) in force from 1 March 2026 · Last verified 17 October 2026
Questions
How much is needed for an investment residence permit?
At least 300,000 US dollars in equivalent, invested in the Georgian economy and confirmed by documents and an auditor's valuation.
Can several assets be combined?
Yes, the amount can be made up of several properties or a combination of real estate and a business.
How long is an investment residence permit issued for?
For up to 5 years.
Do I need a work permit?
Holders of an investment residence permit generally do not need permission to carry out labour activities.
This page gives general information, not legal advice. Rules depend on your situation and can change. We confirm the current requirements for your case before you act.
Related
- Property valuationProfessional valuation of residential and commercial property in Georgia, with a written valuation report.
- Company (LLC) registrationLLC registration in person or remotely: a charter in Georgian, founders' documents and a permanent legal address.
- Residence permit via real estateA short-term residence permit for owners of property in Georgia worth $150,000 or more: valuation, document translation, filing and accompaniment.
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