Moving to Batumi — Comprehensive Guide to Housing, Documents, Infrastructure, and Adaptation

- Why buying a car in Georgia makes sense
- Where to look: dealers, private ads, imports
- How to check a vehicle: VIN, history, inspection
- Documents needed for purchase and registration
- Registration steps and plates
- Taxes, customs and fees for imports
- Insurance and maintenance
- How car choice affects property decisions

Practical, step-by-step guidance for newcomers to Georgia: settling in, housing options, paperwork, language tips, finances and building local connections. Help with real estate from BuyHome.

A practical guide to the advantages of living by the sea in Batumi: health and climate, lifestyle, investment potential, rental strategies, neighborhood selection and buying tips.

A practical guide for people planning to move to Batumi: neighborhoods, legal steps, utilities, transport, healthcare and investment tips.

Article outline — practical steps for a foreigner:
- Assess skills and local demand
- Language needs: Georgian, Russian, English
- Job search channels: websites, social media, agencies
- Tourism/hospitality opportunities and seasonality
- Remote work, freelancing and IT options
- Legal aspects: visa, registration, work status
- Practical life: housing, transport, networking
- Combining job search with property search via an agency

Overview of why many foreigners move to Georgia: friendly regulations, affordable real estate, good quality of life and business opportunities. Practical steps for research, buying property and settling in.

A practical guide for residents and foreign investors: eligibility, required documents, theory and practical tests, exchanging a foreign license, and tips for moving to Georgia.

Article outline:
- Who can get or exchange a license in Georgia
- Exchanging a foreign license vs taking Georgian tests
- Required documents and the role of residency or registration
- Medical checks, translations and notarization
- Choosing a driving school and exam tips
- Connection between property purchase and car registration
- Insurance, traffic rules and common pitfalls
- Practical advice for investors and new residents

- Clarify your reasons and timeline for moving
- Research visas and residency routes
- Choose region and housing type (rent first vs buy)
- Prepare documents and organize logistics
- Legal checks for property and tax considerations
- Settling in: healthcare, schools, language, services
- Budgeting: initial costs and emergency reserve
- Work with an agent and follow a checklist