Buying as a foreigner
Foreign individuals and companies buy apartments, houses and commercial property on the same terms as locals. Agricultural land is excluded.
- Basis
- Constitution and land law of Georgia
- Applies to
- Apartments, houses, commercial
Property in Georgia. The places, the market and the projects.
In short
Foreigners can buy apartments and houses in Georgia without a permit, and there is no property transfer tax. The market has two centres: Batumi on the Black Sea, driven by tourism and holiday lets, and the capital Tbilisi, where demand runs all year. Most buyers purchase a new build directly from the developer.
Which place suits you?The buying rules are the same across the country. The place decides the season, the tenants and everyday life.
Places comparedMarket overview
What is published right now.
Live from the AcrossEstate catalogue. Every number comes from published project details and changes with them.
- Projects
- 10
- Developers
- 9
- Lowest starting price
- $63,180
- Median starting price
- $106,933
Construction phase
Completion
- 12027
- 12028
- 42029
- 12030
- 32031
Areas in the catalogue
Last updated on 8 November 2026
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What applies to foreign buyers.
The rules that apply throughout Georgia. Each item names its source.
Registration
The owner is whoever is entered in the public registry. Registration goes through the Public Service Hall, in person or with a power of attorney.
- Standard
- 4 working days, 150 GEL
- Faster
- 1 working day 270 GEL, same day 350 GEL
Taxes
There is no property transfer tax on purchase. Individuals pay 5% on residential rental income. After more than two years of ownership, the gain on a sale is tax-free.
- Transfer tax
- none
- Residential rent
- 5% of gross rent
Residence
Citizens of the EU, Switzerland and the UK may stay for one year without a visa. Above a market value of USD 150,000, a temporary residence permit can be requested.
- Visa-free
- 1 year from entry
- Residence by purchase
- market value above USD 150,000
Currency
The national currency is the lari (GEL). New-build projects often quote prices in US dollars, and payment is usually a bank transfer to the developer.
- Currency
- Georgian lari (GEL)
- New-build prices
- often in US dollars
Places compared
The places at a glance.
Character, season, letting and travel. The number of projects comes live from the catalogue.
Batumi
Projects: 6
- Character
- The largest resort on the Black Sea, a city with towers on the beach
- Season
- Strong in summer, quieter winter
- Letting
- Mainly holiday lets
- Getting there
- Its own international airport
Tbilisi
Projects: 1
- Character
- The capital and the largest housing market in the country
- Season
- All year
- Letting
- Mainly long-term lets
- Getting there
- Its own international airport, metro
Kobuleti
Projects: 2
- Character
- Family resort with a long beach, north of Batumi
- Season
- Very strong in summer, quiet winter
- Letting
- Summer lets, own use
- Getting there
- Railway station, Batumi airport
Makhinjauri
No projects published right now
- Character
- Green district in the north of Batumi, sea views on the hillside
- Season
- Strong in summer, city close by
- Letting
- Own use, holiday lets
- Getting there
- A few minutes to Batumi, railway
Gonio
No projects published right now
- Character
- Quiet resort with a fortress, south of Batumi
- Season
- Strong in summer, quiet winter
- Letting
- Summer lets, own use
- Getting there
- Batumi airport nearby
Kvariati
No projects published right now
- Character
- Small resort with clear water, just before the border
- Season
- Almost only summer
- Letting
- Own use, summer lets
- Getting there
- Batumi airport by car
Decision aid
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A rough orientation based on our place profiles, not investment or legal advice.
To be clear
What to know before you buy.
Georgia is open to foreign buyers. That does not mean every project is right for you.
A new build means trusting the developer
Most apartments are sold before completion. Check what the developer has already built, where construction stands and when you will be entered in the registry.
The coast lives on summer
In Batumi, Gonio, Kobuleti and Kvariati most guests arrive between June and September. Plan holiday-let income with a quiet winter.
Exchange rate
Prices in US dollars, income in euros or pounds: the rate can change the real price noticeably while you pay in instalments.
Advertised yields
Many offers advertise high yields. Do your own maths, with vacancy, management, service charge and taxes.
Comparison
Batumi or Tbilisi?
The country's two largest markets appeal to different buyers.
The comparison describes typical differences, not a promise about any single project.
Demand
- Batumi
- Tourism
Holidaymakers, mainly in summer
- Tbilisi
- Everyday life
Work, study and government, all year
Holiday lets tend to suit Batumi, long-term lets tend to suit Tbilisi.
Season
- Batumi
- Strong
Peak in summer, quiet winter
- Tbilisi
- Even
Demand throughout the year
If you want steady income, Tbilisi is usually the better fit.
Living
- Batumi
- Sea
Beach, boulevard, mild climate
- Tbilisi
- Big city
Culture, restaurants, international schools
For owner-occupiers, how you want to use the apartment matters most.
The full comparison of both cities is in our guide.
Batumi or TbilisiProjects
Published new-build projects.
The same catalogue as search. Open a project for documents, payment plan and costs.
Developers
Who builds here.
The companies behind the published projects, with their profiles.
Questions
Common questions about the Georgian property market.
Short answers. The details are in the linked guides.
Can foreigners buy property in Georgia?
Yes. Foreigners can buy apartments, houses and commercial property without a permit. Agricultural land is excluded.
What does buying cost on top of the price?
There is no property transfer tax. Registration in the public registry costs 150 GEL in the standard procedure. A lawyer, translations and a power of attorney come on top if you use them.
Where in Georgia do foreigners buy most often?
In Batumi on the Black Sea coast and in the capital Tbilisi. On the coast, smaller places such as Gonio, Kobuleti and Kvariati add to that.
Does buying give me a residence permit?
If the market value of the property is above USD 150,000 and you are entered in the registry, you can apply for a temporary residence permit. EU and Swiss citizens may stay one year even without it.
Can I buy without travelling to Georgia?
Yes. With a notarised power of attorney, an apostille and a Georgian translation, a representative can sign the contract and apply for registration.
How current are the projects on this page?
Projects, prices and construction phases come straight from the AcrossEstate catalogue. When a developer updates its details, this page changes too.
Editorially reviewed on 2 November 2026. Sources: National Agency of Public Registry (Georgia), fees, Tax Code of Georgia, Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons (Georgia), Published project details on AcrossEstate. This page is not legal, tax or investment advice. Project details come from the developers.
Guides
Read on.
Buying process, costs and comparisons for this market.
Buying property in Georgia
The overview: law, process, costs and areas for international buyers.
Buying costs in Georgia
Which fees and running costs actually apply.
Residence through property
When buying in Georgia leads to a residence permit.
Batumi or Tbilisi?
Sea and holiday rentals or capital and long-term lets.
Buying off-plan
Risks of buying a new build and how to protect yourself.
Rental tax and property tax
Which taxes owners in Georgia pay on an ongoing basis.
Find projects in Georgia.
Every published project, by place, price, construction phase and completion.