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Buying property in Georgia. The overview for international buyers.

In short

Foreigners can freely buy apartments and houses in Georgia; only agricultural land is excluded. The purchase is registered at the Public Service Hall, often within a few working days. There is no property transfer tax. Most buyers choose a new build in Batumi or Tbilisi.

All guides on the topic

Batumi lives from the sea and tourism. Tbilisi is the capital, the job market and the university city.

Buying an apartment in Batumi

At a glance

The key rules.

The rules that matter for international buyers, each with the body that sets it.

Who can buy

Foreign individuals and companies can buy apartments, houses and commercial space. Agricultural land is generally excluded for foreigners.

Basis
Constitution and land law of Georgia
Applies to
Apartments, houses, commercial

How ownership arises

The owner is whoever is entered in the public registry. You apply at the Public Service Hall in person or through a representative with power of attorney. Standard registration takes 4 working days.

Authority
National Agency of Public Registry
Proof
Registry extract

Entry and residence

Citizens of the EU, Switzerland, the UK, the US and many other countries can stay visa-free for a year. Owners of property with a market value above USD 150,000 can also apply for a temporary residence permit.

Visa-free
1 year from entry
More
Residence guide

Buying process

How to buy in four steps.

How buying a new build usually works. The project's contract sets the details.

  1. 1

    Choose a project

    Compare location, developer, completion date and documents.

  2. 2

    Reserve

    A reservation fee holds the apartment for you.

  3. 3

    Check the contract

    Have the sales contract and payment plan checked by an independent lawyer.

  4. 4

    Pay and register

    Pay in full or in instalments, then register the title.

Buying without travelling

With a notarised power of attorney, an apostille and a Georgian translation, a representative signs and applies for registration for you.

Paying from abroad

Payment is usually a bank transfer to the developer, often in US dollars. A Georgian bank account is not required for the purchase.

All guides

Everything about buying in Georgia.

Each page answers one question in depth and names its sources and the date it was last checked.

  1. Buying an apartment in Batumi

    Process, costs and areas on the coast.

  2. Buying an apartment in Tbilisi

    Process, districts and projects in the capital.

  3. Buying process step by step

    From choosing a project to the registry extract: every step explained.

  4. Buying remotely with power of attorney

    How to buy in Georgia without travelling yourself.

  5. Opening a bank account in Georgia

    When you need an account and how to open one as a foreigner.

  6. Checking a developer

    The checklist: permit, land, track record, contract.

  7. Buying costs in Georgia

    Which fees and running costs actually apply.

  8. Rental tax and property tax

    Which taxes owners in Georgia pay on an ongoing basis.

  9. Service charge and running costs

    What an apartment in Georgia costs every month after buying.

  10. Taxes in Germany

    What German taxpayers should know about an apartment in Georgia.

  11. Residence through property

    When buying in Georgia leads to a residence permit.

  12. Buying off-plan

    Risks of buying a new build and how to protect yourself.

  13. Developer payment plans

    How payment plans work in Georgia and what to check.

  14. New builds in Batumi

    What defines new-build projects in Batumi and what to watch.

  15. Holiday apartment in Batumi

    Use it yourself and rent it out: location, season, management.

  16. Buying an apartment in Gonio

    Beach south of Batumi, quieter and often cheaper.

  17. Buying an apartment in Kobuleti

    Resort north of Batumi with a long pebble beach.

  18. Buying an apartment in Kvariati

    Small resort with clear water near the Turkish border.

  19. Buying an apartment in Makhinjauri

    Just north of Batumi, between sea and green hills.

  20. Apartment in Tbilisi-Vake

    Sought-after district with park, cafés and high prices.

  21. Apartment in Tbilisi-Saburtalo

    Lively residential district with metro, universities and new builds.

  22. Holiday rentals and Airbnb

    How short-term rental works in Georgia, with taxes and season.

  23. Finding a property manager

    What a manager in Georgia handles and how to find a good one.

  24. Rental yield in Batumi

    How to calculate the yield honestly, with all costs.

  25. Serviced apartments with an operator

    You buy the unit, a hotel rents it: chances and risks.

  26. Georgia or Dubai?

    Buying costs, residence and taxes compared.

  27. Batumi or Tbilisi?

    Sea and holiday rentals or capital and long-term lets.

  28. Georgia or Turkey?

    Buying costs, residence and taxes compared.

  29. Georgia or Montenegro?

    Adriatic or Black Sea: costs, residence, market.

  30. Georgia or Northern Cyprus?

    Purchase permits, ownership and risks compared.

  31. Georgia or Spain?

    Buying costs, taxes and residence compared.

  32. Can foreigners buy land in Georgia?

    Building land yes, farmland only in narrow statutory cases.

  33. Reading a registry extract

    The NAPR extract explained field by field.

  34. Checking a building permit

    From land-use conditions to commissioning.

  35. Developer sale contracts

    Nine clauses to read before you sign.

  36. Reservation fees and deposits

    When you get your money back and when you do not.

  37. Buying together

    How joint ownership is registered in Georgia and what follows from it.

  38. Finding an independent lawyer

    Choosing, checking and briefing a lawyer for your purchase.

  39. Agent or direct?

    Who pays intermediaries and what that means for you.

  40. White, black and green frame

    What the three handover stages of a Georgian new build include.

  41. Comparing new-build offers

    Put area, finish, price type and running costs on one basis.

  42. Checking listing claims

    Which document proves or disproves each marketing claim.

  43. Planning a viewing trip

    Three to five days on the ground: what to check and bring home.

  44. Monitoring construction progress

    Instalments, photos and engineers: following a new build from abroad.

  45. Sea view in Batumi

    How to judge whether a sea view is likely to last.

  46. Flat on the New Boulevard

    Batumi's high-rise seafront district: location, density and who it suits.

  47. Flat in Didi Dighomi

    New-build district in north Tbilisi for owner-occupiers and long lets.

  48. Paying for property in Georgia from abroad

    SWIFT, fees, payment references and what to report at home.

  49. Proving source of funds

    Who asks where the money comes from, and which documents help.

  50. Mortgages in Georgia for foreigners

    What Georgian banks require and the limits the central bank sets.

  51. Financing property abroad from home

    Remortgaging, personal loans, securities-backed loans or cash compared.

  52. Privately or through a company?

    Individual ownership and a Georgian LLC side by side, with no recommendation.

  53. Taxes in Austria

    What the treaty with Georgia means for rental income and a sale.

  54. Taxes in Switzerland

    How an apartment in Georgia affects your Swiss tax rate.

  55. UK tax on property in Georgia

    Rent, sale and inheritance for UK taxpayers.

  56. Filing rental income tax in Georgia

    Declaring rent to the Revenue Service, step by step.

  57. Tax residency in Georgia

    The 183-day rule and what leaving your home country triggers.

  58. Long-term letting

    Lease, notice, deposit, currency and tax on long lets in Tbilisi and Batumi.

  59. Guaranteed rental income

    Who stands behind the guarantee and which clauses to check before you sign.

  60. Batumi climate

    Rain, humidity and season, and what they mean for your flat.

  61. Getting to Georgia

    Batumi, Kutaisi or Tbilisi: which airport suits where you are going.

  62. Overseas property as an investment

    A flat abroad, savings or funds: the differences, with no promise of returns.

  63. Georgia property glossary

    From NAPR to white frame: the terms you will meet when buying.

  64. Georgia or Bulgaria?

    Two Black Sea coasts, two legal systems.

  65. Georgia or Albania?

    Two EU candidates, two routes to a title.

  66. Georgia or Greece?

    The Golden Visa and buying costs against residence from USD 150,000.

  67. Georgia or Portugal?

    Buying, tax and residence after the end of the property Golden Visa.

  68. Georgia or Croatia?

    A holiday flat on the Adriatic or the Black Sea.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about buying in Georgia.

Law, taxes, timing and where to buy: answers to the questions we hear most.

Can foreigners buy property in Georgia?

Yes. Foreigners can freely buy apartments, houses and commercial space. Agricultural land is excluded.

Is there a property transfer tax in Georgia?

No. You only pay fees, mainly for registration (from GEL 150). A lawyer and translations come on top if you use them.

How long does registration take?

Standard registration takes 4 working days and costs GEL 150. For GEL 270 it takes one working day, for GEL 350 it is done on the day you apply.

Do I need a Georgian bank account?

Not for the purchase itself. For renting out and running costs, a local account is practical.

Which city is best?

Batumi for the sea, holidays and holiday rentals. Tbilisi for long-term lets and year-round city life.

Do I get a residence permit with the purchase?

Yes, if your property's market value is above USD 150,000. This threshold has applied since 1 March 2026; before it was USD 100,000.

Last reviewed on 1 November 2026. Sources: Constitution of Georgia, Article 19, National Agency of Public Registry (napr.gov.ge): fees and terms, Public Service Development Agency (sda.gov.ge): residence permits, Georgian visa-free list of 8 June 2015. This guide is not legal or tax advice.

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