Source document
Law of Georgia on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, consolidated version of 25/06/2026 (English)
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What the document holds
Consolidated English text (25 Jun 2026) of Georgia's Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons: visas incl. the D5 immigration visa for property owners (USD 150,000), residence permit types incl. the investment residence permit (USD 300,000 investment or property, art. 15(h)), the short-term permit for property owners (USD 150,000, art. 15(j)), the unlimited permit after 5 years (art. 15(k)), validity (5-year investment permit with annual turnover reporting; yearly property permit), termination, procedure (art. 17(7): review period left to a government ordinance), IT-worker permit (out of scope), fees (art. 70 refers to the Law on Consular Fees and government ordinances; no amounts printed). Earlier: 6 rules and the legal-basis event. This pass added 6 rules: the three annual turnover thresholds for keeping the investment permit (USD 50,000 / 100,000 / 120,000), the D5 visa threshold USD 150,000, the 1-year D5 long-term visa and the 10-day D5 decision period.
What it supports
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Programmes (2)
- Georgia investment residence permit (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(h); unlimited residence under art. 15(k))Launched 1 Sep 2014ActiveGeorgia
- Georgia short-term residence permit for owners of real property (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(j))Launched 15 May 2015ActiveGeorgia
Rules and prices (12)
- Investmentmain applicant and family members (USD amount payable in GEL equivalent)USD 300,000Date not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Investment residence permit (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(h); unlimited residence under art. 15(k))
- Property purchasemain applicant and family members; market value above the amountUSD 300,000Date not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Investment residence permit (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(h); unlimited residence under art. 15(k))
- Time before eligible for permanent residenceunlimited residence permit after holding the investment permit (company turnover or property kept)5 yearsDate not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Investment residence permit (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(h); unlimited residence under art. 15(k))
- Residence permit validityinvestment residence permit5 yearsDate not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Investment residence permit (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(h); unlimited residence under art. 15(k))
- Business turnover required to keep or renew the permitinvestment residence permit on the investment basis: annual turnover of the entrepreneurial activity in the first year (in GEL equivalent); without proof the permit terminatesUSD 50,000Date not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Investment residence permit (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(h); unlimited residence under art. 15(k))
- Business turnover required to keep or renew the permitinvestment residence permit on the investment basis: annual turnover in the second year (in GEL equivalent)USD 100,000Date not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Investment residence permit (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(h); unlimited residence under art. 15(k))
- Business turnover required to keep or renew the permitinvestment residence permit on the investment basis: annual turnover in each of the third, fourth and fifth years (in GEL equivalent)USD 120,000Date not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Investment residence permit (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(h); unlimited residence under art. 15(k))
- Property purchaseowner of non-agricultural real property, spouse and children; market value above the amountUSD 150,000Date not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Short-term residence permit for owners of real property (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(j))
- Property purchaseD5 immigration visa: owner of non-agricultural real property, spouse and children; market value above the amount (in GEL), set by a certified assessorUSD 150,000Date not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Short-term residence permit for owners of real property (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(j))
- Residence permit validityshort-term residence permit, renewable each year1 yearsDate not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Short-term residence permit for owners of real property (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(j))
- Validity of the visalong-term visa issued with a D5 (or D6) immigration visa (multiple entry; validity and duration of stay)1 yearsDate not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Short-term residence permit for owners of real property (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(j))
- Time limit for a decisionD5 immigration visa: decision after the visa application is submitted10 calendar daysDate not stated · Georgia Legislative Herald 2026Georgia · Short-term residence permit for owners of real property (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons, art. 15(j))
About the document
What it covers Current text: Article 15(h) investment residence permit (USD 300,000 investment or real estate), 15(j) short-term permit for property over USD 150,000, 15(k) unlimited residence; Article 16 validity (5 years; 1 year renewable); Article 74 entry into force 1 September 2014.
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