Buying Guide
Buying Property in Georgia as a Chinese Citizen (2026)
Georgia gives Chinese passport holders one of the most generous visa-free allowances anywhere — up to 365 days. Combined with full foreign ownership rights and no purchase tax, it makes Georgia unusually easy to buy into. Here is what applies, and the limit worth knowing.
Buying Property in Georgia as an Indian Citizen (2026)
Indian citizens can own Georgian property outright, but unlike many buyers they need a visa to get there. Here is the eVisa route, the new insurance requirement that took effect in 2026, and how the residence permit threshold changed in March.
Buying Property in Georgia as an Azerbaijani Citizen (2026)
Azerbaijani citizens have never needed a visa for Georgia and can buy property on the same terms as locals. The part worth planning around is not the purchase — it is that Azerbaijan's own land borders remain closed for entry, which changes how you get back.
How to Read a Georgian Registry Extract — and the Cadastral Code Trap
One document tells you who owns a Georgian property and what is registered against it. It costs very little and takes minutes. Here is what each part of the registry extract means, and why the cadastral code you were sent may describe the building rather than the flat.
Dollars, Lari and the Notary: How Money Actually Moves in a Georgian Purchase
Georgian property is priced in dollars, run in lari and taxed in lari. That split confuses more foreign buyers than the legal process does. Here is how payment actually works — the notary's role, source-of-funds paperwork, and which currency to fix in the contract.
Soviet-Era Block or New Build? How to Choose an Apartment Type in Tbilisi
Most buyers pick a district first and a building second. In Tbilisi the building matters just as much: Soviet-era blocks and new developments differ in ceiling height, wiring, lifts, seismic standards, running costs and how easily they resell.
Black Frame, White Frame or Full Renovation? Georgia's Finishing Levels Explained
Two apartments in the same Tbilisi building can be listed at $700/m2 and $1,200/m2. The difference is usually not the view — it is the finishing level. Here is what black frame, white frame and full renovation actually include, and what it costs to close the gap.
Buying Property in Georgia as a Ukrainian Citizen (2026)
Ukrainians are among the larger foreign buyer groups on the Black Sea coast. Ownership rules are the same as for everyone else; the questions worth planning are banking, transfers and whether you want residency.
Buying Property in Georgia as a Kazakh Citizen (2026)
Kazakh citizens can buy property in Georgia with no permit, no local partner and no purchase tax. The process is short; the parts worth planning are the transfer, the bank and whether you want residency.
How to Choose an Estate Agent in Georgia: Nine Questions Before You Sign
Estate agency is not a licensed profession in Georgia — anyone can call themselves an agent. That makes the questions you ask before signing the only real filter you have. Here are the nine that matter.
Selling Your Property in Georgia as a Foreigner: Tax, Timing and Process
Hold a Georgian property for more than two years and the gain is normally free of income tax. Sell sooner and it is not. Here is how the two-year rule works, what selling actually costs, and how to sell without flying back.
Buying Georgian Property by Power of Attorney: How It Works and What to Watch
A power of attorney is how most remote purchases in Georgia actually happen. It is also the document that gives someone else authority over your money. Here is how to write one that does the job and nothing more.
Opening a Bank Account in Georgia as a Foreigner (2026)
You do not need a Georgian bank account to buy property — but you will want one. Here is what the banks ask for in 2026, why some applications are refused, and what to do when yours is.
10 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Buying Property in Georgia
From skipping the Public Registry check to trusting headline rental yields, these are the ten mistakes foreign buyers most often make in Tbilisi and Batumi — and the practical checks that prevent them.
Buying Property in Georgia as an Iranian Citizen: What Actually Works (2026)
Iranian citizens can legally buy and fully own property in Georgia — the ownership side is straightforward. Banking and payment are the real bottleneck. Here is an honest look at what works, what does not, and where professional advice is essential.
Can Russian Citizens Get Georgian Residency and Citizenship? (2026)
Russian citizens can live in Georgia visa-free, buy property and obtain residency on the same terms as other foreigners. Citizenship, however, is a long road with real caveats — dual-citizenship limits and case-by-case security screening. Here is the honest 2026 picture.
Georgia Residency and the Path to Citizenship Through Real Estate (2026)
From a $100,000 apartment to a renewable residence permit, permanent residency and — for some — citizenship: here is the realistic 2026 ladder for property investors in Georgia, with timelines, thresholds and the fine print.
Can Turkish Citizens Buy Property in Georgia? Rules, Taxes and Tips
Yes — Turkish citizens can buy apartments, houses and commercial property in Georgia with full ownership rights, no visa required for entry, and the same taxes as locals. Only agricultural land is restricted. Here is the complete picture.
How to Buy an Apartment in Tbilisi Remotely (Without Visiting Georgia)
You can complete an entire Tbilisi property purchase remotely using a notarised power of attorney: viewings by video, due diligence by a local lawyer, and registration at the Public Registry — all without setting foot in Georgia.
Can You Get Residency in Georgia by Buying Property? (2026 Guide)
Yes — foreigners who own residential property in Georgia worth at least $100,000 can apply for a renewable residence permit. Here is how the process works in 2026, what documents you need, and the mistakes to avoid.
Buying Property in Tbilisi and Batumi 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreigners
A complete step-by-step guide for foreigners buying property in Tbilisi and Batumi in 2026 — the buying process, taxes, residency, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Georgia? The Complete 2026 Guide
Yes — foreigners can buy almost any property in Georgia, including remotely. Here's the full 2026 guide to ownership rules, the buying process, taxes, costs, and residency.