Does Georgia's Property Permit Cover My Spouse and Children?

Article 15(j) of Georgia's law on foreigners extends the property-based short-term residence permit to a spouse and children, renewable one year at a time, subject to conditions. What that covers for an Israeli family.

27 October 2026 · By Orven Properties · 3 min read

Yes, in principle. Article 15(j) of Georgia's law on the legal status of foreigners names the owner's spouse and children alongside the owner when it opens a short-term residence permit tied to property ownership, subject to the same conditions applying to everyone covered.

What the law actually says

Georgia's law on the legal status of foreigners and stateless persons, article 15(j), allows a short-term residence permit for a foreigner who holds a right of ownership over real estate in Georgia, excluding agricultural land, valued above USD 150,000 equivalent in GEL as established by an accredited certified expert. The same provision extends the permit to the owner's spouse and children, not only to the person named on the title. The permit is granted, and renewed, one year at a time.

What "renewable one year at a time" means in practice

The permit is not a one-time grant that lasts indefinitely. It is issued for one year and must be renewed annually, under the conditions in force at the time of renewal. This is always subject to conditions confirmed with the Georgian authorities; the rule is not a nationality and does not create an automatic, permanent right for any family member, including a spouse or child named under it.

The valuation decides eligibility, not the family size

Whether your family qualifies depends on the certified expert's valuation of the property against the USD 150,000 equivalent threshold, not on how many family members you plan to include. A single qualifying property supports the application for the owner, spouse and children together; it does not require a separately valued share for each family member.

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What to confirm before applying

The current valuation requirement and which certified experts the authorities accept.
Whether any additional documentation is required for a spouse or for children of different ages.
The exact renewal process and timing each year.
Whether co-ownership between spouses changes how the valuation or the application is treated.

None of these details are described further here; they are confirmed directly with the Georgian authorities or through a local Georgian lawyer before you rely on them.

Working with Orven on this question

Orven connects you with a local Georgian lawyer to confirm the current conditions for a family application and to coordinate the certified valuation your unit needs. See our guide to Georgia's residence permit for Israeli property owners for the ownership threshold in more detail, and our guide to whether Israelis can buy property in Georgia for the purchase question that usually comes first. Orven's Israel page covers Batumi ahead of Dubai for buyers from Israel.

Message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com with your family situation, and your adviser arranges the legal confirmation.

FAQ

Does the permit cover my spouse automatically? Article 15(j) names the spouse alongside the owner, subject to the same conditions, confirmed with the authorities.

Does it cover children of any age? The law names children under the same provision; any age-specific requirement is confirmed with a Georgian lawyer.

How often does the permit need renewing? Once a year, under the conditions in force at the time of renewal, for the owner and the family members covered.

Does a cheaper property split across family members still qualify? Eligibility depends on a certified expert's valuation of the property against the USD 150,000 equivalent threshold, not on dividing the value across family members.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the permit cover my spouse automatically?

Article 15(j) names the spouse alongside the owner, subject to the same conditions, confirmed with the authorities.

Does it cover children of any age?

The law names children under the same provision; any age-specific requirement is confirmed with a Georgian lawyer.

How often does the permit need renewing?

Once a year, under the conditions in force at the time of renewal, for the owner and the family members covered.

Does a cheaper property split across family members still qualify?

Eligibility depends on a certified expert's valuation of the property against the USD 150,000 equivalent threshold, not on dividing the value across family members.