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Residence permits

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Robbi (86.130.240.76) -

Does anyone know if it's possible for Brits to get residence permits to live in Tunisia? If so, where can I get details?

I teach English as a Foreign Language, so could aply for a work permit if that's easier.

Any suggestions?

Reply #1 Ruan (196.47.95.86) -

Hi, just wondering how hard it would be to open a business in Tunisia and becoming a resident.

I am South African

Reply #2 wliidha (80.227.101.3) -

Tunisia has an open door policy and there are no discrimination against foreigners coming and working in tunisia. however the law are quite strict and applications take time to be processed. to work in tunisia you will need to apply for a work/residence visa and you can do so once you are in the country. if your job is in a filed that is much sought after, mostly teaching, the university will sponsor your application.

things are much easier if you want to set up business in the country but again some businessmen that i have frequented lament on the still yet complicated and lenghy procedures . the government has set up a dedicated organs called API, which i believe has an office in London. DFI is much sought after as long as you have the hard cash and the good idea.

If your business is import-export related , you could benifit from huge exemption on income tax under the 1972 law , which exempts textile companies from local taxes if 100% of its product is for export (or near that figure)

I would advise you set up a meeting with tunsian embassy staff in your country for further info.

today most of this information is readily available online , please check this site

www.investintunisia.com/

God luck

Reply #3 wliidha (80.227.101.3) -

Excuse the typo mistakes, I wrote this very quickly before logging out.

Reply #4 fares (195.229.236.217) -

please i want ask about investment in tunisie as like to open a branch in tunisie to my company in dubai uae that it is specialised in trading i have residence visa in dubai and i lived ther for more than 20 years im palestinien from lebanon and i hope to listen from you all i need for applying

Reply #5 Janine from Scotland (Contact Member) -

Hi I am moving to Monastir in January next year, initially for 6 months. Looking for information on schools for my 14 year old son and if anyone has any advice on how to make the move easier for him.

Reply #6 Suzi from Skanes Monastir (Contact Member) -

Hi Janine,

you would do well to get your son learning basic french now and get him on a course once in Monastir to learn Arabi.he will find it hard but very rewarding I have two younger kids here at school and they have done and continue to do very well.The best way for your son to get into education would be in private French school, which is not expensive and depending on the school can be very good and if you have a home helper for him to assist in his homework and such for 1 hour each evening after school this will be even better.if I can be of any help please do not hesitate to ask.

Reply #7 Nouha (41.231.3.26) -

IM TUNISIAN LADY LOOKING FOR A JOB WITH AN EXPATRIATE BUSINESS MAN HERE IN TUNISIA OR IN FOREIGN COMPAGNY BASED IN TUNSIA

IM WELLL EDUCATED SMART GOOD LOOKING, ..........

Reply #8 Batnaran (202.170.84.2) -

Hello,

I'm mongolian.I really want to travel to Tunisia.Could anyone tell me how to apply for visa to Tunisia?

Reply #9 Omar Oliver (203.87.186.118) -

As Salamu Alaikum!

Hello, I am a filipino with 10 years experience in Office adminstration, IT and information and data management. Can somebody help me find a job in Tunisia please. Thanks.

For employers interested to see my qualification, please send me email so I can forward to you my CV.

Many thanks!

Reply #10 n.k.sharma (59.94.249.215) -

Hi, I am looking business partner in building material industry, anyone intersted could send me e-mail.

Reply #11 Dee (41.226.184.230) -

Can anyone tell me the procedure for taking residency in tunisia and how it works thanks.

Reply #12 karen (8) from uk (Contact Member) -

Hi I am married to a Tunisian and Im thinking of moving to Tunisia. Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to adapt from the uk to Tunisia?

I have 2 children age 8 and 16.

Thanks

Reply #13 beverley cooper (87.102.36.218) -

Hi please would anyone let me know what the residencey procedures are please.

Kind regards

Bev

Reply #14 Jamie (12) from Monastir, Tunisia (Contact Member) -

You become a resident of Tunisia by getting what is called a Carte de Séjour. To get this, you must apply at the police station of the sector in which you reside for authorization (a Carte de Séjour) to stay. You will need to give them:

-Your passport

-4 identity photos

-Documentary evidence of accommodation (your rent agreement; the title deed to your own property; or a written statement from a Tunisian or local family who is putting you up)

-Evidence of your means of support (your employment contract if it mentions salary; a bank’s statement of your account and/or transfer payments made to you in Tunisia; or your husband’s statement or financial support for you as his wife - a fiance cannot write a statement of support for you)

-You will need to tell them why you wish to remain in Tunisia (things they look for are: a contract of employment properly endorsed by the local authorities; a contract with a foreign employer and his company’s legal status in Tunisia; and/or a contract of marriage with a Tunisian national or with a person who is resident here)

-You must pay a 10TND fee

Each sector has their own special rules (they may need a few extra things, or need a few less) so you really should check with them to get the full picture of what they want.

If you are approved, you can pick your card up in about 3 months. This time also varies from sector to sector depending on how busy they are.

This card does expire every year (mine expires every two). Before it expires, all you have to do is take all your documents and renew it, or leave country before it expires. You can also cancel this card at any time. If you get this card, you and your whole family will have to pay the stamp fee in your passports every time you exit the country.

Here is a link that talks about how to do this, but they make it sound more complicated that it is:

http://www.sicad.gov.tn/ sicadnspc/fr/script/ conditions.asp? detail=8&pcodm= 2&pcodorg=3& pcoddomaine=9

(you have to take the spaces out - I only put them in because I was not able to post with the link in tact)

If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me anytime.

Reply #15 joann from uk (Contact Member) - 10/21/09 13:01

"residency"

hi..... question about residency would i need to to the passport and 4 photos with me marrying my partner who is tunisian would i be able to live in tunisia with my new husband automatically.... can someone advise me please

thanks jojo

Reply #16 Rose G (91.73.69.228) - 10/22/09 13:34

"hepatitis B"

Is medical examination required to apply for a work permit and residence visa in Tunisia for a Filipino? Is hepatitis B part of this medical?

Reply #17 Dj_Zikou from Sfax _ Tunisia (Contact Member) - 10/25/09 16:53

"Hi every body"

i have just joined this awesome site and i've discovered that many people wanna live here in Tunisia, this is good but i've seen also that many people try their best to answer the questions of each member, i wanna thank them all but 97% of them give wrong informations cuz they don't know the policy of the Tunisian government, so please don't do that cuz it may cause problems.

Now for any body who needs help, you can contact me on my emails:

djzikou@hotmail.com

djzikou123@yahoo.com

and i'll answer everybody detailed answers ;)

bye everybody!

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