Work Visa and Employment Permit
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 7-14 business days
- Fee
- €150 (Work Visa) + €200 (Residence Permit)
- Validity
- 1-2 years (renewable)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Foreign nationals intending to work in Tunisia require both a long-stay visa (Visa D) and a work permit. Work permits are granted only when there is a shortage of qualified Tunisian workers in a specific field. The employer must demonstrate that the position cannot be filled by a qualified Tunisian national. A residence card valid for 1-2 years must also be obtained and renewed along with the work contract.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to all nationalities, including citizens from visa-exempt countries
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Purpose of visit
Employment in Tunisia in a specialized field where there is a shortage of qualified Tunisian workers
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Employment
Must possess qualifications, skills, or experience not readily available in the Tunisian labor market
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain formal job offer from Tunisian employer
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Document submission
Submit long-stay visa (Visa D) application at Tunisian embassy/consulate
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Fee payment
Pay work visa fee
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Visa collection
Collect work visa after processing (7-14 business days)