Is it possible to get a job in Tunisia? (as a foreigner)?

Question

I'm wondering if it is possible to find a job as a foreigner in Tunisia. I have been to Tunisia for the first time in August 2008. I liked it very much and I would be interested in a job there, even if for some months. I would like to work in tourism, no probs at all. My boyfriend is an economist..and he would prefer working in that sector. Our main problem is that we speak neither French nor Arabic. I would be interested to learn Arabic but there are no courses available in my city.

Thank you in advance!;)

Answer 1

Before you can even think of getting a job here in Tunisia, you must have a properly drawn-up contract which has been endorsed by the Ministry of Social Affairs. Foreigners are not allowed to do jobs which Tunisians could normally fill. You cannot apply for such a contract yourself. When an employer has offered you a job, you will draw up a contract by mutual consent and it is incumbent on your employer to get proper ministerial endorsement of it.

Second, your credentials will have to meet those of the Tunisian standard and you will need proper documentation to prove it. I do not know if you will have to pass another exam or not to prove this.

While there are a few sites that state the rules, most of them are in French or are not stated clearly. The UK Embassy here in Tunisia wrote the rules out in a very nice manner, in English, so I will give you the link to that here:

http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/servlet...

I read from one of your answers to a different question that you are Hungarian. Feel free to contact your Embassy for further details, and also to check if they have any job postings (many times the Embassies will have information on some job openings, cars for sale, etc). Here is the contact information for your Embassy:

Hungary Embassy -Tunisia

12, Rue Achtart

PO Box 572

1082 Tunis

TUNISIA

Telephone: [phone]  -OR- +216.71.784.849

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Hope this helps. If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.