Tunisia

Business visit visa / Work visa

For visa nationals, Tunisia typically issues single-entry business visas for business visits of up to 90 days consecutively or 183 days cumulatively.

Foreign nationals seeking to engage in business-related activities for a period of more than 90 days generally must obtain a work permit, which is valid usually for up to one year, with the possibility of renewals, which is valid usually for up to one year, with the possibility of renewals.

Visa nationals who have obtained a residence card may use it to enter Tunisia and need not obtain an entry visa. Work permits can be extended if the foreign national can demonstrate a need.

Note that some foreign nationals (investors, directors etc.) are exempted from obtaining a work permit, but would still be subject to a formal process by applying for non-submission of a work permit. For this process, they would need to provide corporate documents supporting their eligibility for this "exemption." They must also register with the nearest police station and obtain a residence card. Also, employers must enroll foreign employee within 48 hours of employment in a special registry as set out by the Minister for Employment.