Temporary Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree (Carte de séjour temporaire)
Temporary Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree is a residence route in Tunisia (Meios próprios). Law 68-7: apply at police/National Guard within 3 months of visa-free entry; proof of foreign income or funds converted into TND, lease/title, criminal record, medical certificate. No fixed income threshold published. Renew yearly.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income, IRPP to 40%; foreign pensions transferred in TND 80% deductible; CH–TN treaty.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Meios próprios |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Taxas (família) | — |
| Rendimento / ano | — |
| Património | — |
| Estadia mín. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Cidadania | 5 |
| Trabalho | no |
| Elegível | all |
| Impostos | Worldwide income, IRPP to 40%; foreign pensions transferred in TND 80% deductible; CH–TN treaty. |
| À data de | 2026-10 |
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