Source: https://cbi.me/guides/georgia-residency-by-investment/

CBI.me Research Desk · editorial guide · 21 October 2026

# Georgia residency by investment: property, investment and citizenship compared

Georgia offers distinct property and investment residence routes. Neither is an automatic purchase of citizenship or a Georgian passport.

## Short-term property residence

The agency requires non-agricultural property with assessed market value exceeding USD 150,000 in GEL equivalent. A qualifying accredited assessor must establish the value. Spouse and children have separate permit applications.

## Investment residence

The business route requires at least USD 300,000 investment; the property alternative requires value exceeding USD 300,000. The five-year paths have different continuing conditions: annual turnover evidence for business investment, or qualifying property retention.

## What does the service time mean?

Published permit-processing options do not include property selection, valuation, document preparation or nationality. Obtain a separate cost and document checklist for the route and household.

## Is citizenship included?

Citizenship by exception is a separate presidential discretion based on exceptional merit or state interests. A substantial contribution to the economy can be relevant, but the residence thresholds are not published citizenship prices or a promise of approval.

## Before committing funds

Identify the legal outcome first. Ask for the valuation basis, family applications, continuing duties, fees and lawful-stay requirements. Check the official guidance linked below and obtain case-specific advice before a property or investment commitment.

## Sources

- [Migration and residence permits ↗](https://sda.gov.ge/en/products/migration-residence-permits/)Georgia Public Service Development Agency · Government guidance · Checked 2026-10-21What this source supports

Selected property and business residence thresholds, valuation and ongoing conditions; no automatic nationality.

- [Georgian citizenship by exception ↗](https://sda.gov.ge/en/products/citizenship/)Georgia Public Service Development Agency · Government guidance · Checked 2026-10-21What this source supports

Presidential citizenship by exception; economic contribution can be considered without a published purchase price.

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