Batumi, explained for buyers and renters from abroad
What people ask before buying or renting in Batumi, checked against official and market sources: the districts, the rules for foreigners, daily life, and where Georgia’s economy and politics stand.
- 235,668
- residents in the 2024 census, up 54% in ten years (Geostat)
- 17,478
- apartments sold in Batumi in 2025, worth about $1.3 billion (Galt & Taggart)
- $1,986
- average price per m² of turnkey new-builds, August 2026, up 11% in a year (Galt & Taggart)
- $150,000
- minimum property value for a residence permit through real estate since 1 March 2026
Districts & mapThe official districts on one map, with what each is like and where prices sit.
Buying in BatumiHow a foreigner buys, step by step: checks, registration fees, taxes and the residence permit.
Living in BatumiPopulation, climate, flights and trains, and the schools available to international families.
Georgia todayTen years of Georgia’s economy in five charts, and a short, neutral note on politics.Questions buyers ask most
Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Batumi?
Yes. Foreigners can buy residential and commercial property in Georgia; the restrictions concern agricultural land.
Does buying property give me a residence permit?
Since 1 March 2026, property with a market value of at least $150,000, confirmed by a licensed appraiser, can support a one-year renewable residence permit. The previous threshold was $100,000. A separate investor permit starts at $300,000.
Can I buy without travelling to Georgia?
Yes. A representative can sign and register for you with a notarised power of attorney; one signed abroad must be apostilled.
How much does it cost to register the purchase?
The Public Registry (NAPR) charges 150 GEL for registration within 4 working days, 270 GEL within 1 working day and 350 GEL on the same day.
Which taxes does an owner pay?
An individual renting out a home for residential use pays 5% of gross rental income. Annual property tax depends on the household’s income. An individual who sells an apartment owned for more than two years pays no tax on the gain; within two years the gain is taxed at 5%.
How much do apartments cost in Batumi?
In December 2025, turnkey new-builds averaged $1,865 per m² and resale apartments $1,450 per m², according to Galt & Taggart. Old Batumi was the most expensive area, at about $3,000 per m² for new-builds.
Where are most apartments sold?
On the New Boulevard: 6,807 of the 17,478 apartments sold in 2025, according to Galt & Taggart.
How do I get to Batumi?
Batumi International Airport had 31 scheduled routes to 26 destinations in June 2026. Kutaisi airport, with more low-cost flights, is about 2.5–3 hours by road. Tbilisi is about 5 hours by train.
Sources
Checked against the sources below in November 2026.
- Geostat census 2024 via JAMnews
- Galt & Taggart via BM.ge — Batumi market 2025
- Investor.ge — Batumi residential snapshot 2026
- EIG Law — residence permit threshold
- NAPR — registration fees
- PwC Tax Summaries — Georgia
- Madloba — tax on selling an apartment (Tax Code, articles 81 and 82)
- Galt & Taggart via InternationalInvestment — average price August 2026
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees change: confirm your case with a lawyer or accountant in Georgia.
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