Living in Tunisia
Africa — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Tunis
Currency
TND
Continent
Africa
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Tunisia.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Tunisia
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Croatia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Czechia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Denmark | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Estonia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Finland | Visa Free | 90 days |
| France | Visa Free | 90 days |
Detailed visa guides for Tunisia
Monthly costs
Tunis
Rent (center)
350 USD/mo
Groceries
180 USD/mo
Transport
25 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
605 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Work Permit
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Employer-sponsored, skills not locally available
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 35%
Social Security (Employee)
0.0918%
Annual thresholds in TND. Offshore companies 0% on foreign revenue.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Tunisia. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Tunisia eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Language
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