A team that knows the Tunisian profile
Engineers from Tunis, doctors from Sfax, executives from Sousse — every month, Tunisians work with Escale Dubai to relocate. The Tunisian market has specifics: BCT (Central Bank of Tunisia) clearance on foreign-currency wires, income paperwork in dinars, family timing around summer holidays.
Our team sits in Dubai, speaks French daily, has guided Tunisians since 2019. WhatsApp-first, exact document list from the first message, common pitfalls flagged early (passport validity under 8 months, military service exemption needed for under-35 males, name transliteration differences).
Why Dubai for a Tunisian
Zero personal income tax
Nothing withheld in the UAE. Tax resident if over 183 days/year there.
Direct Tunis-Dubai in 6h30
Tunisair and Emirates operate direct flights multiple times a week.
Established Tunisian community
Thousands of Tunisians live and work in the UAE — engineers, doctors, finance executives, restaurateurs.
Diversify outside the dinar zone
Many of our clients seek to invoice in AED or USD via a Dubai freezone, securing savings in convertible currency.
French-speaking environment
French is widely used in premium Dubai services. For French-speaking Tunisians, adjustment is immediate.
Which Dubai visa for your Tunisian profile
We orient you based on your situation. Unsure? Write us — French-speaking advisor within the hour.
How it works, from Tunisia
Send passport on WhatsApp
HD photo of Tunisian passport + recent white-background photo + military exemption if applicable.
We open the file in Dubai
Offer letter, e-visa, change of status. File number within 24h.
International wire from Tunisia
SWIFT after BCT clearance, based on the pro-forma we provide compliant with Tunisian regulation.
Travel to Dubai — medical & Emirates ID
Direct flight, medical test, biometrics. 2-3 days on the ground.
2-year visa in hand
Stamped 24-48h after biometrics. You leave with Emirates ID.
One fee, in AED. All Emirati fees included.
- Dubai mainland offer letter
- E-visa + change of status
- Tawjeeh class
- Medical test in Dubai
- Emirates ID (physical card)
- ILOE insurance + WPS
- NOC letter
- Visa stamping, 2-year validity
- Tunis ↔ Dubai flight (≈ €350-600)
- Dubai accommodation during procedure (≈ €100-150/night)
- Legalisation of Tunisian documents if requested
TND/EUR rates indicative. Escale Dubai invoices in AED, payable after BCT clearance.
FAQ — Tunisian clients
Your Tunisian bank opens the file based on the pro-forma we issue. Clearance is typically granted in 5-10 business days.
Tunisian males under 35 may be asked for proof of military status (exemption, deferral, or completion). The exemption-for-residence-abroad is widely accepted.
Yes, with 8 months minimum validity. Tunisian biometric passport has been standard since 2017.
For family sponsorship, yes. Tunisia joined the Hague Convention in 2017. Apostille issued by MFA Tunis in 3-5 business days.
Not at all. Everything happens remotely. The only real travel is to Dubai.
Yes, very common. Create a Dubai freezone, invoice in AED or EUR from it, keep residual Tunisian activity if you wish.
They made the move from Tunisia
“Golden Visa from Tunis in a few months. Tunisian side (military exemption, apostille, BCT clearance) handled in the background. Very professional.”
“DMCC freezone setup + investor visa in 8 days from Sfax. My Tunisian accountant keeps managing my historical structure, the new Dubai entity captures my export contracts.”
“Family visa for my husband, daughter and me from Sousse. The team even handled the certified translation of my daughter's birth certificate. Everything arrived in 6 days.”
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Ready to start your move to Dubai from Tunisia?
Send us your passport on WhatsApp. Within the hour, a French-speaking advisor confirms your file.
Last updated · May 23, 2026