Country Profile

Tunisia is smallest of all the countries which are situated nearby the atlas mountain range. The nation is situated on the mediterranean coast, north africa. Tunisia is working under the political framework of presidential system, which is dominated with a single political party. From a rigid economic structure, tunisia has transformed into a more liberalized form which is welcoming more private investment in its various trading zone. Tunisia is a signatory nation of the Association Agreement with the european nation, which became enforceable on 1st January,2008. The country's natural gas production has reached to a mark of 3 million tons along with the oil production which is nearly to 76,900 bbl/day. It has 30 airports with total 14 paved runways.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• Diverse, market oriented economy.
• Mining, agriculture, energy and manufacturing sectors are playing pivotal role in economic growth.
• It is characterized as one of the most competitive economy in the african continent.
• Leading exporter of chemicals, petroleum, phosphates, clothing, textile and olive oil.
• Tourism sector has emerged as the largest service sector in foreign exchange reserves.
• Liberalized policy towards privatization and foreign investment.
• Private sector involvement is duly increasing in economic sector particularly in banking and telecoms arena.

International Trade
Major Export Items
Textiles, Phosphates and Chemicals, Mechanical Goods, Agricultural Products, Hydrocarbons

Main Destinations of Exports
France, Germany , Italy , Spain, Libya

Major Import Items
Machinery and Equipment, Chemicals, Hydrocarbons, Fuel, Food

Main Origins of Imports
France, Italy, Germany, Spain

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• Valid passport with 6 months validity remaining along with xerox of first five pages with stamps.
• 3 application forms filled with black ink in capital letters.
• 2 recent passport size photographs, full name should be printed on back side.
• Post application along with self addressed, stamped and registered envelope. It should be addressed to Consular section at Embassy.

Business Hours
Banks:     07:30 to 11:00 & 14:00 to 16:15( Monday-Friday) in summer and 08:00 to 11:00 &13:00 to 15:15 (Monday to Friday) in winter.
Offices: 08:30-13:00 (Monday-Friday) in summer and 08:30-13:00 and 15:00-17:45 (Monday to Friday) in winter

Public Holidays