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Georgia investor residence permit

Investment residence permit (USD 300,000 investment or property)

In short

Georgia's investment residence permit, often called its golden visa, is issued for five years to a foreigner who invests at least USD 300,000 in Georgia or owns non-agricultural property worth more than USD 300,000, and to their family. Investors on the business route must reach yearly turnover targets. Before the five years end, holders who meet the conditions can switch to a residence permit for indefinite stay.

Apply on Public Service Development Agency – residence permits checked 23 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
5 years; may be extended in 3-year steps up to 12 years.
Validity
5 years.
Fee
GEL 300Decision on the 30th calendar day; GEL 450 for the 20th day, GEL 600 for the 10th day.
Funds required
US$300,000Minimum investment confirmed by an audit report, or market value (in GEL equivalent) that the property must exceed.
Processing time
30, 20 or 10 calendar days, depending on the fee.
Work
Yes. Holders of a valid investment residence permit are outside the Law on Labour Migration and need no right to work.
Family
Spouse, minor children, fully dependent or disabled persons and legally incompetent dependants.
Path to permanent residence
Residence permit for indefinite stay after five years if turnover or property conditions are met.
Where to apply
In Georgia, at a Public Service Hall or online.

Two ways to qualify

Investment route: an investment of at least USD 300,000 in GEL equivalent made in Georgia, confirmed by a certified auditor's report. Property route: ownership of real estate in Georgia, other than agricultural land, with a market value above USD 300,000 in GEL equivalent, set by an assessor accredited by the national accreditation body.

Application file

The file includes the application, a passport copy, proof of lawful stay, the audit report or title deed and valuation report, a written reference either from a member of the Government of Georgia or from three citizens authorised to represent a Georgian business entity, an electronic 3x4 photo and the fee receipt. Fees are GEL 300, 450 or 600 for decisions on the 30th, 20th or 10th calendar day.

Required documents

Identity

  • Passport copy and proof of lawful stay in Georgia.

Money

  • Certified auditor's report confirming an investment of at least USD 300,000, or the title to qualifying property.
  • For the property route: valuation report from an accredited assessor showing value above USD 300,000.

Other

  • Written reference from a Government member or from three citizens authorised to represent a Georgian business entity.
  • Electronic 3x4 colour photo and fee receipt.

Supporting documents (where they apply)

Family

  • For family members: copy of the investor's permit and proof of kinship.

Turnover targets on the investment route

Investors must show, each year through Revenue Service data, annual turnover of at least USD 50,000 (GEL equivalent) in the first year, USD 100,000 in the second year and USD 120,000 in each of the third to fifth years. Missing a target or giving up the qualifying property can end the permit.

Indefinite stay after five years

Before the five-year permit expires, the holder and family can apply for a residence permit for indefinite stay. Investors must show fifth-year turnover of at least USD 120,000; property owners must have kept the qualifying property for five years after the permit was granted, shown by a Public Registry extract. Otherwise the investment permit can be extended in three-year steps, up to 12 years.

Family members

The permit also covers the investor's spouse, minor children, persons fully dependent on the investor or disabled, and dependants recognised as legally incompetent. They apply with a copy of the investor's permit and proof of kinship.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Make the investment or buy qualifying non-agricultural property and register it with the Public Registry.
  2. Obtain an audit report or an accredited valuation above USD 300,000.
  3. Secure the written reference required by the agency.
  4. Apply at a Public Service Hall or online, choosing the 30, 20 or 10-day service.
  5. Add family members once the permit is issued.
  6. Report turnover each year (investment route) and apply for indefinite stay before year five ends.

Forms

Frequently asked questions

Is there a golden visa in Georgia?

Yes, in the form of the investment residence permit for USD 300,000 of investment or property.

Does the property have to be worth exactly USD 300,000?

Its market value must exceed USD 300,000 in GEL equivalent, assessed by an accredited valuer. Agricultural land does not count.

Can investors work in Georgia?

Yes. Holders of a valid investment residence permit do not fall under the Law on Labour Migration.

What if I buy property worth USD 150,000 to 300,000?

That level supports the short-term residence permit, which is renewed yearly.

Can the permit lead to permanent residence?

Yes. Meeting the fifth-year turnover or five-year property condition opens the residence permit for indefinite stay.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Georgia

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: Visa-free list (Decree No. 255): up to 1 year. C visa holders: 90 days in any 180 days; single-entry visas up to 30 days.
  • Transit visa Maximum stay: Up to 10 days for passage through Georgia

Business and self-employment

Study and training

  • Student visa Maximum stay: Permit first issued for 6 months to 1 year; extendable while studies continue, up to 12 years.

Work

Family

Residence

  • Residence permit Maximum stay: Renewed one year at a time while the property is owned; temporary permits cap at 12 years.
  • Permanent residence Maximum stay: No time limit; issued with the right of permanent living.

Online travel permits

  • e-Visa Maximum stay: Shown for your nationality on the portal; e.g. 30 days per visit on a 120/30 visa, or 90 days in 180 days.

Protection

Georgia visa guide