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Short-Term Residence Permit (real-estate owners)

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Source check: all 9 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

A short-term residence permit for foreign nationals who own Georgian real estate valued above an official threshold.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyShort-term and renewable, commonly issued for up to a year at a time - confirm current validity on the official page.
Processing time
Indicative only - standard and expedited options are published by the Agency; confirm current processing on the official portal.
Government fees
Indicative only - a state fee applies; the qualifying property value is set by law and indexed - confirm current figures on the official page.
Typical duration
Short-term and renewable, commonly issued for up to a year at a time - confirm current validity on the official page.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) ↗

In short

As of 10 July 2026, the Short-Term Residence Permit (real-estate owners) for Georgia is an unsponsored Georgia immigration route. Sources: official Georgia government pages, reviewed 10 July 2026.

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What is the Short-Term Residence Permit (real-estate owners) in Georgia?

Short-Term Residence Permit (real-estate owners) is an unsponsored Georgia route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - a state fee applies; the qualifying property value is set by law and indexed - confirm current figures on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - standard and expedited options are published by the Agency; confirm current processing on the official portal; typical duration is Short-term and renewable, commonly issued for up to a year at a time - confirm current validity on the official page. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) on 1 June 2026.

Overview

The short-term residence permit is issued to foreign nationals who own real estate in Georgia with a value above the official threshold, other than agricultural land. It is a shorter-validity, renewable permit aimed at property owners rather than a direct settlement route, though time held lawfully can contribute toward later permanent-residence eligibility. The property value must be evidenced to the Public Service Development Agency in the form it requires.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm your Georgian property is non-agricultural and valued above the official threshold for the short-term permit.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Gather title documents, a valuation showing the threshold is met, passport and photograph.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    File the application with the Public Service Development Agency and pay the state fee.

  4. After approval

    Renew before expiry while you hold the property and consider a settlement pathway if you intend to stay long term.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Short-Term Residence Permit (real-estate owners), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Short-Term Residence Permit (real-estate owners) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Short-Term Residence Permit (real-estate owners).

    Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

What property value qualifies?+

The qualifying value is set by Georgian law and indexed, so we do not quote a figure here. Confirm the current threshold on the official SDA page.

Does this permit lead directly to permanent residence?+

It is a short-term permit rather than a direct settlement route, though lawful time held can contribute toward later eligibility. Confirm the rules on the official SDA page.

Can I get residence in Georgia by buying property if I never get a local job?+

Yes - foreign nationals who own Georgian real estate other than agricultural land, valued above the official threshold, can apply for a short-term residence permit, with no employer or sponsor required. You must evidence ownership and the property's value to the Agency. Confirm the current threshold on the official SDA page.

Should I use the property short-term permit or the investment permit if I want to settle in Georgia?+

The short-term real-estate permit is not a direct settlement route, though lawful time held can contribute toward later eligibility, whereas the investment residence permit is settlement-capable and can convert to permanent residence once conditions are met. The investment route is also issued for a longer validity. Confirm both routes' conditions on the official SDA page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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