Money and transfers: Tunisia and Germany

Blocked account, paying fees, sending money; Tunisian exchange rules are not confirmed.

What is documented

• Blocked account: since February 2023 the Embassy in Tunis accepts only German blocked accounts (Embassy page). Amounts: Costs.
• Visa fee: paid in cash in Tunisian dinars at the Embassy on the day of application.
• Paying recruiters: candidates in Triple Win pay no placement fee (Nursing and health). Do not pay anyone for a visa or appointment: Avoiding scams.

What is not confirmed

• Tunisian exchange-control rules: limits on foreign currency for travel, thresholds for declarations, and the rules for transferring a blocked-account deposit or student money abroad were not checked in an official source. Ask your bank in Tunisia and consult the Central Bank of Tunisia (bct.gov.tn) before you move money.
• Whether Tunisian rules require the repayment of training costs or limit leaving the country (military service): not checked. GTAI reports that Tunisia's parliament rejected a bill in late 2024 that would have required partial repayment of training costs when workers emigrate.

Practical

• Use banks and regulated payment providers; avoid informal cash couriers.
• Keep every transfer receipt: German offices may ask where the money came from.