🌍 Buy from abroad
Darna checks the title deed, coordinates notary and lawyer, and tracks your authorisation until you get the keys.
Passport, proof of address, source of funds (convertible currency account).
Documents: Passport, Proof of address, Bank statement
Darna checks the title (blue/contract), mortgages and planning compliance.
Documents: Land title, Ownership certificate
Preliminary contract signed at the notary with a condition precedent on the authorisation.
Documents: Sale agreement, Deposit (escrow)
File submitted to the governorate's Housing Department. 2 to 6 months depending on the governorate.
Documents: Application, Cadastral plan, Sale agreement, Bank certificate
Deed signing, payment of duties (about 6% + fees), registration at the Land Registry.
Documents: Deed of sale, Registration duty receipt
Declaration to the Central Bank (BCT) to guarantee repatriation of the proceeds of a future resale.
Documents: BCT investment record
An advisor visits the property live for you and answers your questions.
Review of the land title, mortgages and planning compliance.
Sale agreement, deposit escrow and final deed.
Governor's authorisation file and BCT investment record.
Translation of deeds into French, English, German or Italian.
Letting, rent collection and maintenance while you're away.
Help opening a convertible dinar or foreign currency account.
Residence permit, school, health insurance, moving.
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Yes, for non-agricultural property. The purchase generally requires prior authorisation from the regional Governor. Some tourist zones and approved projects are exempt.
In practice, two to six months depending on the governorate and how complete the file is. The sale agreement includes a condition precedent tied to this authorisation.
No. Agricultural land cannot be acquired by foreigners.
Funds must come from abroad in foreign currency, by bank transfer. An investment record issued by the bank lets you repatriate the proceeds of a resale.
Allow about 6% registration duties, plus notary or lawyer fees and land registry costs.
No. A foreigner can freely rent a home, long term or for holidays.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change and every case is different: have your situation checked by a lawyer or notary.