Tunisia
Location: North Africa
Broadcast Regulators
Currencies
Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Q. Are there any requirements, when sending TND?
A. Just your details, the beneficiary details (including the beneficiary bank SWIFT BIC) and the purpose of the payment. Please note, if the beneficiary bank is a branch bank with a different address to the SWIFT BIC, the branch name and address will also be mandatory to send. If there is a return of payments from Tunisia, a central bank approval will be required by the Tunisian beneficiary.
Q. Can I send inbound and outbound payments?
A. Yes, there are no restrictions on sending money into or outside of Tunisia, but it is good practice to check whether the beneficiary can receive TND payments.
Q. How much can I send?
A. As much as you want.
Q. How long will it take for my funds to be received?
A. Standard international payment times.
Q. Who can I send TND to?
A. Both individuals and businesses can receive funds.
Q. Is sending TND expensive?
A. No. However, TND is an extremely volatile currency, which suggests that prices can vary wildly.
Q. Can you use forward contracts with TND?
A. Yes. But, with most African currencies, it is advisable to get expert advice.
Top Tip
Payments into and out of Tunisia may be subject to additional regulatory checks, and could face delays.
Information courtesy of Currencies Direct
Visas & Permits
Visas & Work Permits
Crews travelling on Western passports can enter visa-free for stays of up to 90 days.
Work permits aren’t required to shoot in Tunisia.
Please contact a local embassy, consulate or representative for more information. Alternatively, there are specialist companies that provide visa and immigration support to the media industry who may be able to assist.
Film Location Permits
Tunisia is open for business and local authorities are very supportive of film projects.
A general film location permit is required to cover all filming on public property. This takes around three days to permit. With regards to larger projects looking to close streets or take exclusive control of public space, individual permits and a longer lead time is required.
Tunisians like to do business in-person, so often a Tunisian fixer or producer will need to travel to the location to negotiate permission to film.
Customs
For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Tunisia is an ATA carnet country.
When to Film
When to Film
Northern Tunisia has a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild, rainy winters. Central Tunisia is semi-arid and the south has a desert climate.
Weather-wise, the mild spring (March to June) and autumn (September to October) are the best seasons to film.
Tunisia is a predominately Muslim country. Ramadan is widely observed with some services limited or closed during this period.
Public Holidays
Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Tunisia.
Costs & VAT
On average, Tunisia is a cost competitive place to shoot. Depending on the project, Tunisia is more or less a similar price point to Morocco.
The standard VAT rate in Tunisia at the time of writing is set at 19%.
Funding & Tax Incentives
Incentives
At the time of writing, this country does not have any filming incentives. However, up to date information on global filming incentives may be found on the Entertainment Partners' Production Incentives Map.
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