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Starting September 1, 2026, Georgia is introducing new marriage verification procedures for foreigners, aimed at preventing sham marriages for obtaining residence permits. The new regulations will apply to all foreigners planning to marry within Georgia.

Starting September 1, 2026, Georgia introduces new rules that expand the grounds for refusing residence permits to foreign nationals. The changes will affect the criteria for foreign citizens seeking permanent residence in Georgia.

Starting September 1, a certificate of legal residence becomes mandatory for obtaining a residence permit in Georgia. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Security Service of Georgia will conduct document verification.

Starting September 1, 2026, Georgia introduces changes to residence permit regulations, including replacing student residence permits with D6 visas for minor foreign nationals studying in the country.

The Armenian holding company Arins Group is acquiring a bank and the Biltmore Tbilisi luxury hotel as a long-term investment in Georgia's tourism and financial sectors.

According to the National Bank of Georgia, ruble deposits in local banks have increased significantly since July. The data reflects an active inflow of capital from Russia into Georgia's financial system.

Georgia's Refugee Agency will acquire residential homes for 261 families of internally displaced persons. This is part of a state support program for forcibly displaced individuals.

In July 2026, Georgia's residential real estate market demonstrated growth, with sales in Tbilisi increasing by nearly 25%. Analysis of market dynamics across different segments and regions of the country.

The study reveals growing interest from wealthy investors in Georgia's real estate market. The article examines key economic factors, market scale, and the role of real estate investments in major investors' portfolios.

The patrol police of Georgia has expanded its authority and can now check foreign citizens for valid work permits and residence documentation. This change aims to strengthen control over the migration status of foreigners in Georgia.

According to Colliers Georgia, housing demand in Tbilisi increased by 22.8% in July. Meanwhile, demand in Batumi declined by 11.8%.

Georgia's real estate market increased by 12.6% and reached $3.57 billion in volume, with 42,388 transactions in Tbilisi. Growing interest from foreign investors has become a key driver of the capital's market development.