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.

His Excellency Mohamed Alabbar, chairman of the board of directors of Eagle Hills Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Levan Davitashvili, First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, and His Excellency Tornike Rijvadze, the chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, signed the deal in the presence of several officials from both countries.

Today, we signed a memorandum that envisages an unprecedented investment in our country. This is an investment of $6 billion, which will be implemented in Georgia by a company with exceptional experience in the investment sector – the famous EMAAR Group. A multifunctional development project will be implemented, and multifunctional infrastructure will be developed, on the one hand, in Tbilisi, and on the other hand, in Batumi and Gonio. All this will significantly contribute to the development of our country’s economy, further accelerate the pace of economic growth, create new jobs, and all this will further attract other investors to our country,” said the Prime Minister.