Here are detailed answers to commonly asked questions. Please do well to contact us for an additional information
What you should know as an investor
The annual fee for all city services is $1.10 per sqm. So for a 50sqm apartment, this would be $50 per month. In premium facilities with a private pool, gym, or other amenities, as well as concierge service, the city fees are $2.00 per sqm.
You will need a tourist visa to enter Zanzibar for passport holders from countries outside the EAC. You can check the requirements depending on your passport:https://visa.immigration.go.tz/guidelines.
In addition, since October 1, 2024, only travel and health insurance purchased in Zanzibar is valid. This can be purchased upon arrival or online beforehand and costs $44 USD for individuals. Family and group discounts are available. You can purchase this insurance before your trip here:https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/.
Our Team is also able to provide visa application services and assist our clients with all the associated steps, relieving them of this administrative process and allowing them focus on their travels and visit. If interested you can reach out to us.
We’d be happy to answer your questions over the phone, Zoom, FaceTime, or WhatsApp—just reach out to us. We also offer group trips for investors. Click here for more information on the next trip.
Our investment advisors will show you available properties for sale, the locations within the city’s master plan and various apartment layouts. Once you transfer the reservation fee, the property will be held for you, and we’ll prepare your contract.
Questions and answers for expats
The Golden Visa can be granted to up to six people—typically, the parents and up to four financially dependent children under the age of 20. The only requirement is an investment of at least US$100,000 in an apartment or house.
The visa remains valid as long as you own the property. However, the visa in your passport must be renewed every two years, costing US$500 for the primary applicant and US$50 for each additional person. Children over 18 are no longer eligible for a permanent visa through their parents’ investment. They would need to either make their own investment or obtain a different visa, such as a student visa or a work-related visa. We are happy to provide personalised guidance on this.
Retirees aged 55+ do not need to invest $100,000 USD to obtain a visa in Zanzibar or Tanzania. Instead, they can apply for a retirement visa, which requires proof of sufficient financial means, such as a pension statement or passive income sources like rental income or interest earnings.
Many digital nomads and internet freelancers live and work in the city. To ensure a reliable power supply, Fumba Town offers an automatic backup power system that activates during outages. This optional service can be added for just $0.09 per sqm per month.
For a 50sqm apartment, the additional cost for automatic backup power is only $4.50 per month. As of December 2024, the electricity price was only 8.9 US cents per kWh.
In Fumba Town, Zanzibar, every apartment and house is equipped with a fiber-optic connection, ensuring fast and highly reliable internet. Many international residents work remotely for companies abroad without any issues.
In contrast, internet service in hotels and tourist areas is often unreliable and may not be sufficient for video conferences or applications requiring a fast connection. However, a local prepaid SIM card offers an affordable and fast LTE internet solution, which can be used to create a hotspot for your computer.
Essential information for traveling and living in Zanzibar and Tanzania
The Golden Visa is granted for up to six people, usually the parents and up to four financially dependent children under 18. The right to the visa remains as long as you own the house or apartment. The visa in the passport must be renewed every two years and costs $500 USD for the main applicant and $50 USD for each additional person. Children over 18 years old can no longer obtain a permanent visa through their parents’ investment. They must either make their own investment in their name or stay in Tanzania/Zanzibar with their parents using a different type of visa, such as a student visa or a work visa. We are happy to provide individual advice on this.
ZIPA Authority Website with Full Information: https://www.zipa.go.tz/services/investment-incentives/
You can stay in Zanzibar and Tanzania for up to 90 days with a tourist visa. The visa can be obtained online or directly at the airport. The application process at the airport can take 30 minutes or longer, so it may be advisable to apply for your Zanzibar/Tanzania visa online in advance. The cost for a 90-day visa is $50 USD.
Tip: If you want to stay longer, you can fly to Kenya for around $100 USD and return to Zanzibar the next day to apply for a new 90-day visa.
Apply for your visa online here
Important:There are many websites offering visa services at unnecessarily high prices. You can easily apply for the visa yourself or get it directly at the airport. The immigration officers are very friendly.
Since October 1, 2024, travel insurance from Zanzibar is mandatory. The online application and payment take less than 5 minutes, and the cost is $44 per person, with family discounts available.
Apply for Zanzibar travel insurance here
You can either schedule an individual appointment for an on-site visit or join a group trip with investors and individuals considering relocating to Zanzibar, Tanzania.
An investor trip or Plan B trip for expatriates offers the advantage of a structured program for one to three full days, including accommodation, half-board, and workshops.
You’ll also receive detailed guidance on applying for the Golden Visa, starting a business, and legal questions.
Simply send us an email at admin@addvantagecapital.com and we’ll provide you with all the details.
If you decide to relocate to Zanzibar or invest here, you have the fantastic opportunity to obtain a pilot’s license at a comparatively low price, starting from just $5,000 USD. This is possible both in Zanzibar and in Dar es Salaam, which is only a 25-minute flight away.
We’d be happy to advise you on how the process works!
Yes, but only for products that sellers have registered for global shipping on Amazon. However, there are Amazon forwarding services available via the UK, costing approximately £5 per kg.
DHL is reliable and fast. Regular postal service also arrives—eventually 😉. In Fumba Town, there is a DHL drop-off point where you can also send mail worldwide.
If you live in Fumba Town, you can order from IKEA in Dubai. Additional fees for customs clearance and shipping apply.
You will need a tourist visa to enter Zanzibar for passport holders from countries outside the EAC. You can check the requirements depending on your passport:https://visa.immigration.go.tz/guidelines.
In addition, since October 1, 2024, only travel and health insurance purchased in Zanzibar is valid. This can be purchased upon arrival or online beforehand and costs $44 USD for individuals. Family and group discounts are available. You can purchase this insurance before your trip here:https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/.
Our Team is also able to provide visa application services and assist our clients with all the associated steps, relieving them of this administrative process and allowing them focus on their travels and visit. If interested you can reach out to us.
What are the construction standards? What taxes must be paid? Visa requirements?
The German developer CPS in Fumba Town works with three construction companies, two of which are directly managed by experienced German and Swiss managers and foremen. In total, more than 300 employees are employed and trained by these two construction companies
Our German and Swiss specialists have developed a timber construction method that is ideally suited for Africa. The challenge of termites is addressed both in terms of processing and construction techniques. The wood is dried to 8% moisture content, which termites do not like at all. Additionally, the wooden walls are designed in such a way that they are protected from pest infestations even after construction. When you visit Zanzibar, we would be happy to take you on a tour of the production facility.
In Tanzania and Zanzibar, you can obtain a permanent residence permit similar to a Golden Visa for up to 6 people (a family with 4 children) if you invest at least 100,000 USD in real estate. As long as you own the property, you are entitled to a long-term visa.
Source for the legal text regarding the requirements for a Golden Visa in Tanzania and Zanzibar: https://www.zipa.go.tz/services/investment-incentives/
For the Chei Chei residential complex, African engineered wood products from South Africa are being used for the first time.
All other timber buildings are made using engineered wood products from Germany and Austria.
The world’s tallest wooden building will soon be built in Fumba Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. This will use 4,000 square meters of engineered wood from Austria.
The Borj Zanzibar will be 27 stories tall. The first 6 floors will be used entirely by Hilton as a hotel. Construction is set to begin in May 2025, with completion expected by the end of 2027.
Thanks to the pioneering work of the city planners at CPS, along with the engineers and architects involved, a new, sustainable timber construction method for Africa is being developed. This will drive demand for engineered wood, and plans for the first engineered wood factories in the region are already underway.
The current electricity price (12/2024) is 8.9 cents per kWh..
Yes, a visa for Tanzania covers both the mainland and Zanzibar, so you can travel freely between the two. You can easily travel between Zanzibar and the mainland using domestic flights or ferries.
Every 3 months, we host workshops where you can visit and see Fumba Town for yourself. Place your expression of interest or book your consultation appointment now.
