Can Qatari nationals 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 Qatari nationals: Routes, Costs and Rules

For Qatari nationals

What is different for Qatari nationals.

Under the GCC Economic Agreement, GCC citizens get the same treatment as nationals in other member states across economic activities, including real estate ownership and residence.
GCC Economic Agreement (2001), via Gulf Labour Markets and Migration programme
Qatari citizens use the US Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) and the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation, but still need a visa for the Schengen area.
Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Qatari citizens
An EU visa exemption for Qatari and Kuwaiti nationals was proposed in April 2022 and the Council agreed its negotiating mandate in June 2022, but it has not entered into force.
Council of the European Union, document ST-10357-2022

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 Qatari nationals 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

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Georgia residency for Qatari nationals.