Despite being a small country, Tunisia has a population of around 11 million people. Tunisia's history is mostly one of the north and south meetings because of its location at the edge of North Africa, and this is reflected in the country's culture, music, and cuisine.

A Carte de Sejour or a resident permit is required for any foreign national moving to Tunisia indefinitely or for a period longer than three months. The resident permit can be of different types based on what you want to do in the country. It can be;

• Resident permit for Investors.
• Resident permit for Workers.
• Resident permit for Students.
• Resident permit through Marriage.

You are allowed to file for this permit if,

• You are going to invest a certain amount in the country.
• You are a worker who needs to stay for more than three months in the nation.
• Your study course exceeds the three years limit.

At the National Security Sector, you must submit an application for a residence permit. The documents may vary depending on the reason you are applying for. Most likely, you'll need to provide the following:

• A current passport from another country, which is simple to present in person;
• Copy of the pages on which personal information is listed and visas or entry stamps are attached;
• Proof of accommodations in the country;
• The certificate of enrollment in a school, university, or other institution of higher learning;
• A recognised employment agreement or a certificate of exemption from the employment contract visa's obligations;
• The marriage certificate prepared by a Tunisian official with the necessary qualifications or the certificate validated through the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Though Tunisia does not have the most powerful passport and many advantages in that regard, its visa processing can be a bit difficult. Before applying for this visa, you must know the time it will take to process and apply accordingly.

Visa Processing Time
The residence permit in Tunisia is usually processed within a couple of months. However, you will be allowed to enter the country during this time. You may stay in the country while your residence visa is processed within the next couple of months.

How to Apply
Once you have provided the required documents, you may receive a permit within a few days, provided that law enforcement forces do not have a problem with it. Within the next three months, you will receive a decision and the documents for a long-term visa if approved.

Duration
The typical length of the residence permit is one year. During this time, you may focus on the work and not get involved in any kind of criminal activity.

Fees
A visa to Tunisia will set you back at 32 USD. This amount is required to process your visa application, and you are required to take care of extra expenses.

In Tunisia, a residency permit is granted for a year and then renewed. The card's validity duration may be increased after multiple iterations of this method, for example, up to two years. The authorities make this choice on a scenario basis.

Is Tunisia affordable as a place to live or to visit?
The cost of living in Tunisia is actually affordable when compared to other well-known vacation spots. The best thing about Tunisia is that you can easily have a cheap vacation, a luxurious vacation, and anything in between.

Can I obtain a Tunisia visa at the airport?
Only nationals of countries with visa-exempt arrangements are eligible for a Tunisia visa on arrival. Without a visa, you can stay for up to three months.