Country Overview
Economic Overview
Currency: TND — 2.9030 per USD (+1.9% vs 1yr ago) Inflation: 4.4% current CPI (2025-10 (WEO reference)) · 5.0% 5yr avg
Property & Ownership
Freehold ownership: Yes Mechanism: Foreign purchase of non-agricultural land is possible via standard property-transfer procedures, subject to sectoral restrictions; leasing is widely permitted. Restricted zones: Agricultural land and certain strategically sensitive sectors have restrictions on foreign ownership; consult the investment law ‘negative list’ for specifics. Recent changes: Draft foreign-exchange law reforms and cabinet-level changes were referenced in 2024; verify current status in official gazettes.
Visa & Residency Options
Temporary Residence / Investor or Retiree Residence (generic names)
- Min income: Varies; official residency permits may require proof of funds; consult Ministry of Interior/month USD
- Investment: Varies by program; investor/residency thresholds not fetched in excerpts (fetch Ministry of Interior / official decrees for exact amounts)
- PR path: Long-term residency (10-year cards) and permanent residence paths are referenced in practical guides; review implementing decrees for exact conditions
- Definitive conditions and thresholds require Ministry of Interior (Direction of Foreigners/Passports) pages and implementing decrees; embassy consular pages provide practical guidance.
Social Security & Tax
SSA benefits portable: Qualified Totalization agreement: None — SSA agreements overview