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Tunisia Retiree or Independent-Means Residence Card

12 facts quoted from the official source

For a retiree or other person receiving regular foreign income who will not undertake salaried work in Tunisia.

Route type
Independent means
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Filing With Police Or National Guard RequiredLes secteurs de la Sûreté Nationale pour les investisseurs ordinaires.checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
  • Foreign National RequiredLe demandeur doit être étranger.checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
  • How and where to applyRemplir le formulaire de la demande de visa – carte de séjour.checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
  • Lawful Entry RequiredSon entrée en Tunisie doit être légale.checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
  • Regular Periodic Pension Or Income Transfer RequiredAttestation de transfert d’une façon périodique et régulière de la pension de retraite (ou de toute autre source de revenu).checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationJustificatif d'hébergement.checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
  • Passport or travel documentCopie du passeport encore valide.checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Salaried Activity ProhibitedPOUR LES RETRAITES (n'exerçant aucune activité professionnelle salariée)checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryAttestation de transfert d’une façon périodique et régulière de la pension de retraite (ou de toute autre source de revenu).checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
  • Official source basisAttestation de transfert d’une façon périodique et régulière de la pension de retraite (ou de toute autre source de revenu).checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
  • Report summaryAttestation de transfert d’une façon périodique et régulière de la pension de retraite (ou de toute autre source de revenu).checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Complete File Processing Months MaxDans un délai maximum d'un mois si le dossier contient toutes les pièces demandées.checked 2026-08-03 · Tunisia Ministry of Interior — Octroi de la carte de séjour pour Etrangers, section 04 Pour les retraités; checked 3 August 2026
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Tunisia?
The official source states: For a retiree or other person receiving regular foreign income who will not undertake salaried work in Tunisia.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Tunisia?
The official source states: Justificatif d'hébergement.

Every answer is quoted from the official services.interieur.gov.tn page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and validity are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source services.interieur.gov.tnLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Tunisia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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