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Georgian Residence Permit via Real Estate (from $150,000)

A 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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550 GEL
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Residence permit via real estate

  • 550 GEL
  • + state fee by processing time:
  • Decision on day 30300 GEL
  • Decision on day 20450 GEL
  • Decision on day 10600 GEL

Legal Georgia's prices. State fees are paid separately unless the price says otherwise.

What the price includes

  • Translation of documents into Georgian
  • Notarisation
  • Arranging the property valuation
  • Preparing and filing the documents
  • Accompaniment at the House of Justice and filling in the application

Requirements

  • Passport and a Georgian phone number
  • Property you own with a market value of more than $150,000
  • The cadastral code and photos of the property
  • At least 40 days left of your legal stay in Georgia
Official (state) fees

Residence permit: work, study, family reunification, former citizen, short-term, investment

Residence permit: work, study, family reunification, former citizen, short-term, investment
TermAmount
30th calendar dayGEL 300
20th calendar dayGEL 450
10th calendar dayGEL 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

Property owners in Georgia can obtain a short-term residence permit if the market value of their property exceeds 150,000 US dollars. It is one of the most straightforward ways to live legally in Tbilisi or Batumi. We arrange a valuation by a certified appraiser, translate the documents and file the application together with you.

A short-term residence permit is issued to a foreigner who owns property in Georgia (other than agricultural land) with a market value of more than 150,000 US dollars in the GEL equivalent. This threshold applies since 1 March 2026 — previously it was 100,000 dollars.

The value is determined by a certified appraiser from an accredited organisation. The area, location, condition and view are taken into account; furniture and appliances are not.

Who this is for

  • Owners of apartments and houses in Georgia worth $150,000 or more.
  • People planning to buy property to obtain a residence permit.
  • Owners of several properties that together exceed the threshold.

How much the property must be worth for a residence permit

Since 1 March 2026 the market value of the property must exceed 150,000 US dollars. What matters is the market value in the appraiser's report, not the price in the purchase agreement. The amount can be made up of several properties, including non-agricultural land plots.

If you are not sure whether your apartment qualifies, write to us: we will do a free preliminary assessment and only then start the application.

Why property in Georgia is a good choice

  • Simple and quick registration of ownership at the House of Justice.
  • High rental demand in Tbilisi and Batumi.
  • Foreigners can buy housing on the same terms as citizens.
  • Ownership gives grounds for residence permits for the whole family.

How long a real estate residence permit is issued for

A short-term residence permit is issued for one year and extended by a year for as long as you remain the owner. If the ownership ends, the residence permit ends too. With an investment of $300,000 or more, consider an investment residence permit — for up to 5 years.

What a Georgian residence permit gives you

  • Living in Georgia without visa runs or leaving every 365 days.
  • A foreigner's identity card (binadroba) — the resident ID card.
  • An electronic signature and access to public services on my.gov.ge.
  • The option to bring your family on the family-reunification ground.
  • Applying for visas at embassies in Georgia as a resident.
  • A path to permanent residence and citizenship in the future.

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.

Extending the residence permit

To extend the permit, you must again meet the conditions of your ground or apply on a different ground — for example, switch from an IE to real estate or employment. It is best to apply early, no later than 40 days before your lawful stay ends. Extension is possible remotely, by power of attorney.

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

  • A free preliminary check of whether your property meets the value threshold.
  • We arrange the official valuation by a certified appraiser.
  • We translate the documents into Georgian and have them notarised.
  • We prepare and file the application at the House of Justice.
  • We help you buy and register the property if you are still choosing one.

How it works

  1. 1

    Preliminary assessment

    We check free of charge whether the property meets the value threshold.

  2. 2

    Official valuation

    A certified appraiser prepares the report.

  3. 3

    Preparing documents

    We translate, notarise and assemble the full file.

  4. 4

    Filing at the House of Justice

    We meet you with the documents ready and fill in the application.

  5. 5

    Review

    We track the status: the decision comes on day 30, 20 or 10 depending on the fee.

  6. 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.
  • A registry extract confirming ownership — we obtain it for you.
  • The property valuation report.
  • Photos of the property and its cadastral code.
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.
  • The $150,000 threshold applies since 1 March 2026. Do not rely on advice that the old $100,000 threshold still applies to earlier purchases — the law contains no such rule.
What to prepare for a consultation
  • The address or cadastral code of the property.
  • Area, floor and state of renovation.
  • The date your legal stay in Georgia ends.
Official sources

Questions

What property qualifies for a residence permit?

Any property except agricultural land, if its market value according to the valuation exceeds 150,000 US dollars.

Does the price in the contract count?

No, the market value in the certified appraiser's report is what counts.

How much does the application cost?

Our service is 550 GEL. State fee: 300, 450 or 600 GEL depending on the processing time.

Can family members get a residence permit?

Yes, your spouse and children can apply for a residence permit via family reunification.

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.

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