Obtaining a Work Visa in Tunisia: Required Documents and Procedure
To obtain a work visa in Tunisia, several documents are required, including a valid passport, proof of residence, and an employment certificate in Tunisia. The application process can be done online or in person, with a processing time of approximately 11 weeks.
According to the Hichem Amouri law firm, applicants for a work visa in Tunisia must provide the following documents:
- A completed application form
- A valid passport that has been issued within the last 10 years and is valid for at least 6 months
- A copy of the first page of the passport
- Two identity photos
- Proof of residence (such as a hotel reservation)
- A travel itinerary with dates
- An employment certificate from the future employer in Tunisia
- Two 5-dinar tax stamps each
Note that it is the employer's responsibility to prove that no Tunisian citizen can fill the proposed position.
Once these documents are gathered, the application must be submitted to the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training, either by post or directly to one of the regional directorates.
The online procedure is the simplest method, allowing applicants to submit their file, renew a work contract application, and track the progress of their file. The ministry will then issue an attestation within approximately 11 weeks.
The next steps in the procedure vary depending on the country of origin of the applicant and bilateral agreements with Tunisia. In general, a visa application must be made to the Tunisian embassy in the country of origin. If the visa is accepted, the applicant can enter Tunisia and apply for a residence permit from the Ministry of the Interior.
