CONECT and French Consulate General in Tunis Renew Bilateral Cooperation Agreement for Priority Schengen Visa Access

On Wednesday, the Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia (CONECT) and the French Consulate General in Tunis officially renewed their bilateral cooperation agreement. The renewal was signed by CONECT President Aslan Berjeb and French Consul General Dominique Mas.

Under the renewed terms, CONECT members will continue to benefit from priority access to appointment slots for Schengen visa applications, in accordance with the jointly established guidelines. The agreement specifically targets the international mobility needs of Tunisian business leaders and their teams, streamlining travel logistics for cross-border operations.

A Strategic Continuation, Not a New Initiative

This renewal does not introduce a new framework but rather extends an established partnership. CONECT views the agreement as a practical, results-driven solution to support its members’ growing international footprint.

For Tunisian entrepreneurs engaged in trade and investment with Europe, the agreement removes a significant logistical hurdle. It also underscores the expanding role of business confederations as key facilitators bridging foreign diplomatic missions and Tunisia’s local entrepreneurial ecosystem. By institutionalizing streamlined visa processing, the partnership reinforces Tunisia’s commitment to fostering agile, globally connected businesses.