Georgia will increase the minimum real estate investment required for temporary residence permits to US $150,000, effective March 1, 2026, according to the official updates. The increase followsamendments passed in June 2025 and marks the third rise in the program’s history.
Current program and new rules
Since 2019, Georgia has offered foreign nationals a route to temporary residency by purchasing non-agricultural property worth at least US $100,000, verified by an accredited appraiser. The permit is renewable annually and covers spouses and children under the same investment. With the March 2026 change, all new applicants must meet the US $150,000 threshold, while buyers under the current US $100,000 level must complete purchases before the deadline to qualify under existing rules.
Part of wider immigration reforms
The investment increase is part of broader immigration reforms, including mandatory work permits for foreign employees and stricter controls on visa compliance. Georgia’s Parliament cited the need to align residence permits with economic contribution levels, regulate the labour market, and strengthen security screening. Existing permit holders can continue to renew their permits at the old threshold if they maintain ownership.
Georgia’s move reflects a shift from relatively open residency access to a regulated system emphasizing financial contribution, compliance, and selective immigration.
Current program and new rules
Since 2019, Georgia has offered foreign nationals a route to temporary residency by purchasing non-agricultural property worth at least US $100,000, verified by an accredited appraiser. The permit is renewable annually and covers spouses and children under the same investment. With the March 2026 change, all new applicants must meet the US $150,000 threshold, while buyers under the current US $100,000 level must complete purchases before the deadline to qualify under existing rules.Part of wider immigration reforms
The investment increase is part of broader immigration reforms, including mandatory work permits for foreign employees and stricter controls on visa compliance. Georgia’s Parliament cited the need to align residence permits with economic contribution levels, regulate the labour market, and strengthen security screening. Existing permit holders can continue to renew their permits at the old threshold if they maintain ownership.Georgia’s move reflects a shift from relatively open residency access to a regulated system emphasizing financial contribution, compliance, and selective immigration.
