The $150,000 threshold: what changed
According to the published legal review, from 1 March 2026 an applicant must own property with a total value of at least $150,000 (previously $100,000). Several properties can be combined, and permits issued before the change are renewed on the previous terms. Whether a specific purchase qualifies is always confirmed by an immigration lawyer under the current version of the law.
Which properties qualify
Residential and commercial property qualifies, as does land other than agricultural land. Title must be registered to the applicant personally: a purchase through a company does not create a personal basis for a permit.
How value is confirmed
What counts is not the contract price but the value confirmed by an appraisal accepted by the migration authority. Hence a classic mistake: buying at a contract price of $150,000 while the appraised value sits below the threshold. Order the appraisal before the deposit, not after registration.
Term, renewal and family
A property-based permit is issued for a limited term and renewed while ownership continues. Family members can generally obtain permits on the basis of the applicant's status; document lists and processing times are confirmed with the Public Service Development Agency.
What to verify before the deposit when residency is the goal
The sequence is the same as for any purchase, plus a few residency-specific points.
- Appraised value of the property, or the combined properties, is not below the threshold.
- Title is registered to the applicant as an individual, without share structures that break the basis.
- The building is commissioned: a claim under a developer contract is not a qualifying basis.
- No encumbrances that would block registration or a later renewal.
How GeoTrust handles it
When the brief states residency as the goal, scenarios are selected with a margin above the threshold on appraised value, and the verification includes the points above. The legal opinion on the residency basis is prepared by an immigration lawyer; we coordinate timing so the appraisal and registration line up with the application date.
Related questions
Can two apartments be combined to reach the threshold?
Published guidance indicates that several properties owned by one applicant are combined. Confirm with an immigration lawyer how this is documented before buying.
Does an off-plan purchase qualify?
The basis is registered ownership of a commissioned property. A contract with a developer before commissioning does not create ownership.
What happens to the permit if I sell the property?
The basis for renewal disappears together with ownership. Plan your exit from the investment with your migration status in mind.
Sources and official resources
Legal and tax details are confirmed by a specialised lawyer under the law in force on the transaction date.
Legal review of the threshold change (legal.ge)Public Service Development Agency of Georgia