Short-term residence in Georgia 2026 | Buying property worth 150,000 dollars
Short-term residence in Georgia by buying non-agricultural property worth 150,000 dollars (new 2026 law). One year, renewable. Consultation with MoonRise.
Short-term residence in Georgia is one of the simplest ways of getting residence in the country. By buying non-agricultural property worth at least 150,000 US dollars (under the new law from 1 March 2026), you can receive a one-year renewable residence permit.
Important note: from 1 March 2026, the minimum property value for this type of residence rose from 100,000 to 150,000 dollars. If a property below that amount was registered in your name before 1 March 2026, you can still renew your residence under the old law; but for new purchases, the figure of 150,000 dollars applies.
In this article we look at the exact conditions of short-term residence, the documents required, the steps to get it, and the key points. MoonRise accompanies you through valuation, document translation, and residence registration.
What is Georgian short-term residence?
Georgian short-term residence is a one-year renewable residence permit that lets you live in the country. It can be obtained by buying non-agricultural property worth at least 150,000 dollars (2026 law).
The minimum property value for short-term residence
From 1 March 2026, the minimum appraised property value for short-term residence rose to 150,000 US dollars. The value that counts is the official appraiser’s report, not necessarily the contract price.
Documents required for short-term residence
The main documents are: the title deed of the non-agricultural property, an official valuation report from a trusted appraiser, and the translation of the passport into Georgian. A spouse and minor children can also receive residence under the same investment.
Steps to get short-term residence
The steps are: 1) buy the property and register ownership officially, 2) get the valuation report, 3) translate the passport into Georgian, 4) file the residence application at the Public Service Hall.
Renewal of residence and its conditions
Short-term residence lasts one year and can be renewed every year, as long as you keep owning the property. Renewal needs no new valuation or passport translation.
How short-term residence differs from investment residence
Short-term residence with a 150,000-dollar property gives a one-year renewable permit. But investment residence with 300,000 dollars gives a 5-year permit from the start.
Frequently asked
What is the minimum property value for short-term residence?
From 1 March 2026, the minimum appraised property value for short-term residence is 150,000 US dollars.
Can short-term residence be renewed?
Yes. Short-term residence lasts one year and can be renewed every year, as long as you keep owning the property.
Do a spouse and children get residence too?
Yes. A spouse and minor children can receive residence under the same investment.
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