Can Malaysian citizens get residency in Georgia by buying property?

Yes. Investment residence permit: from US$300,000 (about $300k). Investment of at least USD 300,000 in Georgia, or ownership of non-agricultural property worth more than USD 300,000; business route carries annual turnover tests (USD 50k yr 1, 100k yr 2, 120k yrs 3-5) Short-term residence permit (property owner): from US$150,000 (about $150k). Non-agricultural property with a market value over USD 150,000, set by an accredited appraiser; ownership must be kept while the permit runs (was USD 100,000 before 1 Mar 2026)

How long does it take?

Short-term residence permit (property owner): 10, 20 or 30 calendar days (fees GEL 600 / 450 / 300). The permit runs 1 year, renewable.

Does it lead to citizenship?

Citizenship possible after about 10 years, permanent residence after 10.

Georgia Residency for Malaysian citizens: Routes, Costs and Rules

For Malaysian citizens

What is different for Malaysian citizens.

Malaysia exempts individuals from tax on foreign-sourced income remitted to Malaysia until 31 December 2036, apart from income from a Malaysian partnership business.
The Star, QuickCheck: Has the tax exemption on foreign-sourced income been extended?
Malaysian citizenship is lost automatically if another citizenship is acquired voluntarily.
Wikipedia, Multiple citizenship

2 open routes

The routes to living in Georgia.

Investment residence permit

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Minimum: US$300,000
What counts: Investment of at least USD 300,000 in Georgia, or ownership of non-agricultural property worth more than USD 300,000; business route carries annual turnover tests (USD 50k yr 1, 100k yr 2, 120k yrs 3-5)
Processing: 10, 20 or 30 calendar days (fees GEL 600 / 450 / 300)
Permit: 5 years, renewable (3 years at a time, up to 12 years in total)
Time you must spend there: No rule published
Path to a passport: Citizenship possible after about 10 years, permanent residence after 5.
Family: family members, on the same permit type
Tax: Foreign-source income of resident individuals is exempt; Georgian-source income is taxed at a flat 20%

Official source · Second source · checked 2026-10-20

Short-term residence permit (property owner)

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changed; the property threshold rose from USD 100,000 to USD 150,000 on 1 Mar 2026

Minimum: US$150,000
What counts: Non-agricultural property with a market value over USD 150,000, set by an accredited appraiser; ownership must be kept while the permit runs (was USD 100,000 before 1 Mar 2026)
Processing: 10, 20 or 30 calendar days (fees GEL 600 / 450 / 300)
Permit: 1 year, renewable
Time you must spend there: No rule published
Path to a passport: Citizenship possible after about 10 years, permanent residence after 10.
Family: spouse and children
Tax: Foreign-source income of resident individuals is exempt; Georgian-source income is taxed at a flat 20%

Official source · Second source · checked 2026-10-20

Residency rules, thresholds and fees change often, sometimes without notice. Everything here is general information, checked on the date shown, not legal, tax or immigration advice: confirm with the official source and a licensed adviser before you act. Continental sells property; we don’t arrange visas or residency.

Short answers

What people ask.

Can Malaysian citizens get residency in Georgia by buying property?: Yes. Investment residence permit: from US$300,000 (about $300k). Investment of at least USD 300,000 in Georgia, or ownership of non-agricultural property worth more than USD 300,000; business route carries annual turnover tests (USD 50k yr 1, 100k yr 2, 120k yrs 3-5) Short-term residence permit (property owner): from US$150,000 (about $150k). Non-agricultural property with a market value over USD 150,000, set by an accredited appraiser; ownership must be kept while the permit runs (was USD 100,000 before 1 Mar 2026)
How long does it take?: Short-term residence permit (property owner): 10, 20 or 30 calendar days (fees GEL 600 / 450 / 300). The permit runs 1 year, renewable.
Does it lead to citizenship?: Citizenship possible after about 10 years, permanent residence after 10.

Read it for your passport

Georgia residency, passport by passport.

Visa-free stays: GOV.UK for British visitors (up to a year); Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Chinese visitors (30 days a stay, 90 in 180); Wikipedia visa tables for the rest. Always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Where we can help

Our markets, where a home can count.

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Georgia residency for Malaysian citizens.