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- Foreigners buy residential and commercial property with the same rights as Georgian citizens
- Exception — agricultural land, where restrictions apply to foreigners
- The deal can be done entirely by power of attorney, with no visit to the country
- Title registration takes as little as 1 day; full legal support typically runs $500–1,000
The Basics: Foreigners Buy on the Same Terms as Citizens
Georgia is one of the few countries in the region where a foreign individual can buy residential or commercial real estate without special permission, citizenship restrictions, or a residency requirement. The exception is agricultural land: separate restrictions apply to foreigners here, and it's worth resolving with a lawyer on a case-by-case basis for the specific plot.
Buying Without Visiting the Country
The deal can be done entirely by power of attorney: a representative in Georgia signs the purchase agreement and files the registration paperwork on your behalf. A power of attorney issued outside Georgia typically needs notarization and an apostille in the country where it was issued — this is standard, regularly used practice, not a gray-area workaround.
What Closing Costs Are Made Of
Registration itself costs around ₾150–350 (roughly $50–130) depending on the processing speed chosen. Full legal support for the deal — property due diligence, drafting the contract, representation at registration — typically comes to $500–1,000 in total. That's noticeably lower than equivalent services in most European jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreigner buy any property in Georgia?
Residential and commercial — yes, on the same terms as Georgian citizens. The exception is agricultural land: purchases by foreign individuals are restricted, and this needs separate advice for the specific plot.
Do I have to visit Georgia in person to buy?
No. Buying via a notarized power of attorney is legal and used regularly in practice. A power of attorney issued abroad typically needs notarization and an apostille.
How long does title registration take?
Registration itself can take as little as one day with expedited processing. What usually takes the longest is preparing and verifying documents before the deal, not the registration itself.
How much does closing a property purchase in Georgia cost?
Registration itself costs around ₾150–350 (about $50–130). Full "turnkey" legal support for the deal typically comes to $500–1,000.