Retiring in Tunisia: the visa situation
As of our last check, Tunisia does not offer a dedicated retirement or passive-income visa. Retirees who settle there typically use other residence routes, so plan on more paperwork than in countries with a purpose-built visa.
Foreigners staying over 90 days apply for a Carte de Sejour with a lease, passport copy, photos, tax stamps and proof of bank deposits; eligibility can depend on nationality, and permanent residency is possible after five years.
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Carte de Sejour (standard residence permit; retirement is a valid reason to stay, not a dedicated retirement visa)
Retirees must show regular deposits into a Tunisian bank account; a minimum monthly transfer of around 400 euros is cited (some applicants have been asked for about 1,000 euros).
Foreigners staying over 90 days apply for a Carte de Sejour with a lease, passport copy, photos, tax stamps and proof of bank deposits; eligibility can depend on nationality, and permanent residency is possible after five years.
Before you act on this
Visa rules, income thresholds and processing practice change, sometimes with little notice. This page reflects what we could verify on the dates shown, nothing more. Always confirm the current requirements with the official immigration authority or a licensed immigration adviser before making plans, and treat the linked source as the authority, not us.
See how Tunisia scores overall
The visa is one of six axes. RetireScore 60/100, ranked 39 of 40 countries on the default weights.