Can a foreigner buy property in Georgia?

Foreigners may buy, but with permission, zones or type limits

Georgia lets foreigners buy non-agricultural land and buildings. Agricultural land cannot be owned by foreigners, who may lease it.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

Rules change. This page describes the structure of the rule, not prices, taxes or quotas. Confirm the current position with the official source listed below, and with a lawyer in the country, before you pay anything. This is general information, not legal advice.

Land

Foreigners may own non-agricultural land. Agricultural land is limited to Georgian citizens and certain legal entities.

Houses and flats

Houses and flats can be bought on the same terms as by Georgians.

Buying through a company

A company registered in Georgia with foreign shareholders can hold property, but the agricultural land rule can still apply.

Limits and closed zones

Land in border zones and near protected areas has special rules.

What to watch for

Check the title in the public registry. A notary or the public registry handles the transfer.

Understand the legal system first

Georgia belongs to the Civil law family. Property is registered and transferred differently in different traditions, so it helps to know how the system works.

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Official sources

National Agency of Public Registry of Georgia

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