Tunisia
Republic of Tunisia · Capital: Tunis
A Mediterranean North-African country with very low costs, a French-speaking offshoring sector, beaches and a growing appeal for remote workers and retirees from Europe.
Migration statistics
Who is arriving
Top source countries and the make-up of recent arrivals into Tunisia.
Policy overview
2 visa routes into Tunisia
Eligibility, fees, processing times and whether each route leads to permanent residence.
TN-CS
Renewable residence for retirees, the self-funded and remote workers.
Eligibility
- Proof of means
- Local address
Document checklist (8 items)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
TN-WP
Employer-sponsored permit, subject to a foreign-staff ratio.
Eligibility
- Job offer
- Quota compliance
Document checklist (9 items)
Core
Professional
Background
Economic context
The numbers behind the move
Pay reflects the local market in Tunisia, what you'd typically earn there, not your current salary.
Skill shortages
Sectors actively recruiting from abroad
Where Tunisia needs foreign talent most, and what those roles pay.
Offshoring & IT
A established French-language call-centre and software sector.
Manufacturing
Textiles, auto parts and electronics export to Europe.
Recent changes
What's changed lately
Recent policy changes that affect migrants, newest first.
No policy changes recorded in the last 90 days. The intelligence agent is monitoring.
Quality of life
What living there feels like
Tunis
Capital & offshoringThe capital, with most jobs, the offshoring sector and a historic medina.
- Cost index
- 42
- 1-bed rent
- $380
- Quality
- 62
Sousse
Beach & tech parkA coastal resort city with beaches, a tech park and lower costs.
- Cost index
- 36
- 1-bed rent
- $320
- Quality
- 64
Sfax
Industrial second cityTunisia's industrial and commercial second city on the coast.
- Cost index
- 34
- 1-bed rent
- $300
- Quality
- 58
Safety & climate
The reception you can expect
How welcoming the public and political mood is, how safe it is, and how geopolitically stable the country is right now.
Anti-migrant sentiment
trendWelcoming to European retirees and nomads; economic strain and politics are factors.
Higher = more hostile public/political climate.
Geopolitical stability
A composite of governance, security and regional-risk signals. Higher means a more predictable environment for settling long term.
Higher = more stable.
Safety
Tourist and coastal areas are generally safe; usual urban precautions.
Higher = safer (crime index 44/100).
Where to live
Which Tunisia city fits you?
Cities matched to who you are, career, family, retirement, study or remote work. We flag the ones to consider and the ones to approach with care.
Sousse
Resort coast
A coastal resort city with beaches, a tech park and lower costs.
Tunis
Mediterranean medina
The capital, with most jobs, the offshoring sector and a historic medina.
Sfax
Commercial & busy
Tunisia's industrial and commercial second city on the coast.
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