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Buying property from abroad almost always involves moving money between countries. Banks check who the client is and where the funds come from, so the documents need to be gathered in advance and the route of the payment understood: from which account, in which currency and to which recipient account.
The material on a bank account describes opening an account as a non-resident, the usual reasons for refusal and the restrictions. The material on sending money from Israel is a checklist of steps and of questions for the bank, a lawyer and an accountant. The detailed mortgage guide shows how loan payments are connected with the account and the documents.
What to prepare: documents on the origin of the funds, the recipient's details, questions for the bank about fees and timing, and proof of each payment. Banks' conditions change, so the current requirements are best confirmed with the bank itself.
Materials on this topic
Open a Georgian Bank Account as a Non-Resident (2026)
Banks, documents, proof of funds, refusals, blocking and transfers from Russia, Israel, EU.
Read this if you need to open an account and understand which documents banks ask for.
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The money path from shekels to a Georgian apartment: recipient account, currency, fees, bank questions, Israeli reporting, risks.
Read this if the money is sent from Israel and you need a list of steps and questions.
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Read this if payments are tied to a mortgage and you need to see how that affects the account and documents.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a bank account in Georgia to buy an apartment?
That depends on the way payment is made and the terms of the deal. The material on a bank account describes how a non-resident opens one and when it may be needed; the payment arrangements for a particular deal are best confirmed with a lawyer and a notary.
Why do banks ask for the source of funds?
Banks check clients and the origin of money as part of mandatory procedures. The documents usually requested are listed in the material on a bank account; the final list is named by the bank.
What should I prepare for a transfer?
The recipient's details, proof of the origin of the funds and the contract or invoice under which the payment is made. Questions for the sending bank and the receiving bank are gathered in the checklist for transfers from Israel.
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