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Foreigners can buy homes in Tunisia with the regional governor's authorization, from the blue-and-white villas of Sidi Bou Said to the beaches of Hammamet and Djerba.
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At a glance
Who can buy
Foreigners may buy homes, apartments and building land in Tunisia once the governor of the region where the property lies has given prior authorization. Agricultural land is reserved for Tunisian nationals.
Some bilateral agreements ease the rules for certain nationalities. Because the authorization can take several months, buyers usually sign a sale agreement that becomes final once it is granted.
Villas and whitewashed houses above the Gulf of Tunis.
Seafront residences, beach clubs and the capital's finest hotels.
Villas among gardens and long beaches, with a marina at Yasmine Hammamet.
Island homes and resort residences in a gentle climate.
Registration duties are paid when the sale is registered, with notary or lawyer fees and land registry costs on top. Ask your lawyer for the current rates before you sign.
How to buy
They check the land title and that the property is not agricultural land.
The agreement is usually conditional on the governor's authorization.
File the request with the governorate where the property lies.
Sign the final deed, pay the duties and register title.
Questions
Yes, homes and apartments, with prior authorization from the regional governor. Agricultural land is reserved for Tunisian nationals.
It can take several months, so allow for it in your timetable.
Certain bilateral agreements ease the rules for some nationalities. Your lawyer confirms what applies to you.
Yes. Buyers commonly act through a Tunisian lawyer or notary holding a power of attorney.
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This guide is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice. Rules, fees and thresholds change; confirm every point with the official authority and a licensed local lawyer before you commit funds.
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Three ways to buy
Not every buyer arrives on holiday. Whichever way you buy, every buyer is pointed to a licensed Luxury Real Estate Agency or Developer in the Territory.
Many buyers discover a place as guests, return to view homes in person and buy on a later visit. Our guides to resorts, flights and cities help plan the journey.
Many international buyers own before they ever visit. They view homes and projects by video and virtual tour, work with a licensed agency, developer and lawyer, and sign and pay from home, often through a power of attorney where the law allows.
Funds, family offices and companies buy whole floors, buildings and portfolios. Tell us your mandate and we will point you to developers and agencies with the scale and investor relations to match.
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Register interestThis page is general information to help you start your research. It is not financial, legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules, prices and thresholds change; confirm every detail with a licensed adviser and the official authority before you act.
Checked October 2026. Rules can change. See our standard.
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