Investment residence in Georgia 2026 | A 5-year residence permit
A 5-year Georgian residence permit with a 300,000-dollar investment. Exempt from the SESA work permit, with a direct route to permanent residence, with MoonRise.
Georgian investment residence is one of the fastest routes to long-term residence in the country. By investing at least 300,000 US dollars (by buying property or investing in a business), you receive a 5-year residence permit from the start, which can be renewed after that period.
But how does this route differ from the 150,000-dollar property residence, and what special advantages does it offer? One of the most important is the exemption from the “right to work” permit (SESA), which became mandatory for most foreigners from March 2026. It also provides a shorter route to permanent residence (after 10 years of continuous residence).
In this article we look at all the conditions of investment residence, the two investment routes (property and business), the conditions for keeping your residence, and how it differs from other methods. If you are looking for a safe investment and long-term residence, this guide gives you all the essential information.
How much investment does Georgian investment residence need?
To get investment residence you must invest at least 300,000 US dollars. Unlike the 150,000-dollar route (one-year residence), this route gives a 5-year permit from the start.
Two investment routes: property or business
The 300,000-dollar investment can be made by buying non-agricultural property or by investing directly in a registered business. Each route has its own conditions.
Conditions for keeping residence on the business-investment route
On the business route, to keep your residence you must prove the business’s annual turnover: 50,000 dollars in the first year, 100,000 dollars in the second, and 120,000 dollars in years three to five.
Exemption from the right-to-work permit for investment residence holders
From March 2026, most foreigners need a SESA permit to work. But holders of the 300,000-dollar investment residence are exempt from this requirement and can work without restriction.
How investment residence differs from the 150,000-dollar property residence
The 150,000-dollar property residence gives only a one-year renewable permit, but the 300,000-dollar investment residence is 5 years from the start and has a shorter route to permanent residence.
Renewal and the route to permanent residence after 5 years
The 5-year residence can be renewed if its conditions are kept. After 10 consecutive years of legal residence (including these 5 years), you can apply for permanent residence.
Frequently asked
What is the minimum investment for a Georgian investment residence permit?
At least 300,000 US dollars, either by buying property or by investing in an economic activity or business.
Do we get permanent residence after 5 years of investment residence?
No. Investment residence lasts 5 years and can be renewed when it ends. For permanent residence you need 10 years of continuous legal residence in Georgia.
Is investment residence different from simple residence by buying property?
Yes. Simple residence by buying a 150,000-dollar property gives only a one-year, renewable permit, whereas the 300,000-dollar investment residence gives a 5-year permit from the start.
What happens if I sell the property I bought during my residence period?
You must buy another property of equal or greater value in Georgia; otherwise your residence permit may be cancelled.
Do investment residence holders need a work permit?
No. Holders of the 300,000-dollar investment residence are exempt from the “right to work” permit that became mandatory for most employed foreign nationals from March 2026.
Does investment residence cover the family too?
Yes. The spouse and children under 18 of the main applicant can receive a 5-year residence permit under the same investment.
What happens if I sell the property I bought during my residence period?
You must buy another property of equal or greater value in Georgia; otherwise your residence permit may be cancelled.
Can you get permanent residence after investment residence?
Yes. After the 5-year period, and provided the investment conditions are maintained, it can be converted into permanent residence in Georgia.
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