Zanzibar residency through property
What the Class C-11 permit is, which projects qualify and what it doesn't give you.
Updated 10/14/2026 · 4 min read
In short
- Buying from $100,000 in a ZIPA-certified project lets you apply for Class C-11 residency.
- It's a residence permit — not citizenship and not a work permit.
- The official fee is about $500; immigration makes the final decision.
- Verify the project's ZIPA certificate itself, not the brochure.
What to check first
The project's valid investment certificate, who holds it, the land status and whether your specific unit can support a C-11 application. Turn “residency for the whole family” into a concrete document list.
Taxes
Stamp duty of about 1% on purchase. Rental income is subject to withholding tax (10% base rate); on sale, tax on the gain is 10% for residents and 20% for non-residents.
FAQ
Can I work on a C-11?+
No, work or business needs a separate permit.
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