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How to Obtain Immigration Visa in Georgia via Business (D1) or Property Investment (D5)


Georgia allows foreign citizens to apply for several types of residence permits, including the Temporary/Work Residence Permit through business, the Temporary Residence Permit, and the Permanent (Investment) Residence Permit through real estate investment. While approval is not guaranteed, these residency routes are generally viable and commonly accepted.

Immigration Visa Requirement

If you are not a holder of a visa-free passport to travel to Georgia (list here), you must first obtain an Immigration Visa (D1 or D5 type) before applying for residency.

  • A D1 Visa is required if applying for residency through business activities.
  • A D5 Visa is required if applying through property ownership.

If you legally reside in a country that allows visa-free travel to Georgia for up to 90 days (source), you may apply for the immigration visa from within Georgia—provided you have at least 45 days of legal stay remaining. Otherwise, you must apply from your country of residence before entering Georgia.

Upon arrival in Georgia and meeting the eligibility criteria, you must submit your Immigration Visa application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

  • D1 Visa processing time: approximately 30 days
  • D5 Visa processing time: approximately 10 days

Once your visa is approved, you may then proceed with your residency application.

After applying for the visa, you can either stay in Georgia until it is issued or leave and return once it’s approved to continue with your residency application.

Options for Applying for D1 or D5 Visa

Option I: Residency Through Business (D1 Visa)

We assist with the complete process:

  • Company registration
  • submit applications for opening bank accounts
  • Preparing all necessary documentation

Company setup options:

  1. You visit Georgia in person, or
  2. You send us a Power of Attorney, and we handle everything on your behalf.

Once your company generates a minimum turnover of 50,000 GEL, and you deposit 15,000 GEL in your personal Georgian bank account, we apply for your D1 Visa. In some cases, the 50,000 GEL turnover is not required for the D1 Visa – it is only mandatory when applying for residency.

  • The D1 Visa is valid for 90 days.
  • After that, using the same documentation, we apply for your residency permit.

Residency duration:

  • Initially issued for 6 months to 1 year.
  • Renewable for 1 to 3 years, or more—based on business activity.

Option II: Residency Through Real Estate (D5 Visa)

You purchase real estate in Georgia as an individual, with a minimum value of USD 100,000.
We prepare all documentation and apply for your D5 Visa, valid for 90 days.

Once issued, we use the same documentation to apply for your residency.

Residency duration:

  • Issued for 1 year
  • Renewable annually, as long as the investment is maintained.

Option III: Investment Residency (Permanent Residence)

You purchase real estate in Georgia as an individual, with a minimum value of USD 300,000.

  • No D5 visa is required.
  • You must be legally present in Georgia for at least one day.

Residency details:

  • Initial 5-year residence permit
  • Must maintain the investment throughout this period
  • After 5 years, you may convert it to permanent residency
  • Permanent residency requires no further renewal – only replacement of the card every 5 years

We can also assist you with real estate purchases using Power of Attorney if you’re not physically present.

General Notes

To start the process, your personal presence in Georgia is not required. We can:

  • Register a company
  • submit applications for opening bank accounts
  • Purchase property in your name
    All through a Power of Attorney

However, for residency application submission, you must be in Georgia. Plan for:

  • 2–3 working days on your first visit.
  • The full process (application, approval, and residency card collection) takes about 35 calendar days.

You can leave Georgia after applying, and return once approved. During your stay, we will obtain a Power of Attorney to represent you if the government requests an interview.

After approval, you’ll need to return for 2 working days to collect your residency card.

A Final Note: One Strategy Does Not Fit All

While Georgia’s legal residency pathways are well defined, approval is never automatic. Government agencies may request additional documentation or clarification, and even small mistakes can result in significant delays.

That’s why individual planning is essential.

No two cases are alike. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, retiree, or digital nomad, your story is unique – and your residency strategy should be too. Don’t rely on generic guides or cookie-cutter services.

For further information or advice, please contact Archil Mchedlidze

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