Tunisia•AfricaExpatriate Worker Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-84 days
Application Fee
100 USD
Stay Duration
1 to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay visa for employees of foreign companies assigned to work in Tunisia. Suitable for intra-company transfers and international corporate assignments.
The Expatriate Worker Visa is designed for employees of foreign companies assigned to work in Tunisia, including intra-company transfers and international corporate assignments. This visa type recognizes foreign workers employed by multinational corporations and provides a streamlined pathway to legal employment in Tunisia.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Education
Bachelor or higher
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: CA, MX
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photocopy
Copy of passport information page
Passport photograph
Recent color photo, 35x45mm
Completed visa application form
Signed by applicant
Assignment letter
Official letter from employer confirming assignment to Tunisia
Work authorization approval
Approval letter from Tunisian authorities for expatriate employment
Employment contract
Employment contract with Tunisian employer or foreign parent company
Company documentation
Parent company registration and business documents
Health insurance
Health insurance valid in Tunisia
Proof of accommodation
Housing arrangement in Tunisia
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
Company business registration
Authorization documents
Work authorization approval from Tunisian authorities
Employment documentation
Employment contract and job description
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Advantages
- Designed for corporate assignments
- Streamlined process for international companies
- Renewable during assignment
- Includes family dependents option
Considerations
- Requires prior work authorization
- Tied to specific employer
- Long processing times (4-12 weeks)
- Dependent on company sponsorship
Application Process
Receive assignment notice
Obtain official notification of assignment to Tunisia from employer
Employer applies for authorization
Employer applies for expatriate work authorization with Tunisian authorities
Authorization approval
Receive approval for expatriate employment status (typically 4-12 weeks)
Apply for visa
Apply for expatriate worker visa at Tunisian embassy or consulate
Submit documents
Submit assignment letter and work authorization with visa application
Pay fee
Pay visa application fee
Visa approval
Receive expatriate worker visa
Travel to Tunisia
Travel to Tunisia to begin assignment
Register residence
Register with local authorities
Apply for residence card
Apply for Carte de Séjour at local police station
Application Forms
Expatriate Worker Visa Application
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