Georgia offers several legal paths to a residence permit, popular with real-estate investors, remote workers, students and families. Here are the main routes as of 2026.
Investment-based (real estate)
- A property purchase of $100,000 (rising to $150,000 from 1 March 2026) grants a renewable one-year residence permit for the investor, spouse and minor children.
- No minimum stay requirement and no language test.
- The threshold applies to the combined value of all properties owned, as long as each is registered in the Public Registry and appraised by an accredited valuer.
Higher-tier investment
- $300,000 in real estate grants an initial five-year residence permit.
- After five years of maintained investment and residency, you can apply for permanent residence.
Work-based permit
For employees and business owners. Since the March 2026 reform, working, freelancing or running a business under a property-based permit additionally requires a Special Labour Activity Permit.
Study and family reunification
Separate permits exist for students enrolled in accredited Georgian institutions, and for close family members of a Georgian citizen or resident.
Practical notes
Applications go through the Public Service Hall / House of Justice, or a Georgian consulate abroad. Each property needs a valuation from an accredited appraiser before it counts toward the investment threshold.