26/08/2026
Fancy buying a place in the sun that also opens residency?
Zanzibar’s Golden Visa route is now one of the more straightforward residency-by-investment options in East Africa.
Invest more than USD 100,000 in a qualifying ZIPA-approved condominium project and you can apply for a Class C-11 residence permit covering you, your spouse and up to four dependent children. The permit runs for two years and is renewable while you hold the property.
Key numbers:
• Main applicant fee ≈ USD 500–550
• Dependents ≈ USD 50 each
• Sell the property and the residency route ends
No automatic citizenship. Just a clean, leasehold condominium structure with a clear residency pathway attached.
Full breakdown (fees, process, pitfalls) here:
Clear 2026 guide to the Zanzibar Golden Visa for property buyers. USD 100,000 threshold, Class C-11 fees, family coverage, title costs and what happens if you sell.