Georgia has officially updated its residency law for foreign nationals investing in real estate. Under the Law of Georgia on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons — published on the Georgian Government's official legislative portal, matsne.gov.ge the minimum market value of property required to qualify for a short-term residence permit has been raised to USD 150,000, effective March 1, 2026. The law specifies that the permit is issued to the property owner, their spouse, and their children. Property valuation must be confirmed by a certified assessor accredited by the Georgian Unified National Accreditation Body — Georgian Accreditation Centre. Agricultural land does not qualify under this provision.

The USD 150,000 threshold represents a 50% increase from the previous USD 100,000 requirement, which had been in place since 2019. The core structure of the programme remains unchanged — there is no minimum stay requirement, no language test, and no income requirement beyond proof of property ownership. The threshold is based on the official market valuation of the property, not the purchase price stated in the contract. Investors may combine multiple registered properties to meet the minimum. If the property is sold or its market value falls below the required threshold, the residence permit may be revoked. For investors seeking longer-term residency, Georgia's separate USD 300,000 investment route remains available, offering a five-year renewable residence permit with the option to convert to permanent residency after five years.

Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, highlighted the country’s strong economic growth and expanding real estate sector during the International Real Estate Forum, emphasizing Georgia’s investor-friendly policies and stable business environment. The forum brought together global investors, developers, and government representatives to explore emerging real estate opportunities and strengthen international investment cooperation. The discussions also focused on sustainable urban development and increasing international collaboration to support long-term economic progress.

Georgia continues to attract increasing foreign investor interest due to its transparent regulations, simplified property ownership process for international buyers, and strategic geographic position connecting Europe and Asia. The event further reinforced Georgia’s growing reputation as a competitive destination for real estate investment and sustainable economic development. Industry leaders noted that Georgia’s evolving infrastructure and tourism growth continue to create new opportunities for international investors seeking stable and high-potential markets.

سعادة محمد الحهم ، رئيس مجلس إدارة Eagle Hills Abu Dhabi ، وسعادةه ليفان دافيتاشفيلي ، نائب رئيس الوزراء الأول ووزير الاقتصاد والتنمية المستدامة لجورجيا ، ومتميزه في كل من الدولان.

وقعنا اليوم مذكرة تتوخى استثمارًا غير مسبوق في بلدنا ، وهو استثمار قدره 6 مليارات دولار سيتم تنفيذه في جورجيا من قبل شركة ذات خبرة استثنائية في قطاع الاستثمار - مجموعة EMAAR الشهيرة. سيتم تنفيذ مشروع تطوير متعدد الوظائف ، وسيتم تطوير البنية التحتية متعددة الوظائف ، من ناحية في تبليسي ، من ناحية أخرى في باتومي ، غونيو. قال رئيس الوزراء إن كل هذا سيساهم بشكل كبير في تنمية اقتصاد بلدنا ، مما يزيد من تسريع وتيرة النمو الاقتصادي ، ويخلق فرص عمل جديدة ، وكل هذا سيجذب مستثمرين آخرين إلى بلدنا.