Foreign exchange entry and exit operations are governed by foreign exchange regulations. Here is the essential information you need to know and declare.
Currencies: what must be declared
Any importation or exportation of foreign currency with a value ≥ 20 000 DT must be subject to a declaration to the customs services (upon entry, exit, and in transit). The return declaration is subject to a fiscal stamp of 10 dinars.Non-residents may re-export more than 5 000 DT in banknotes only after having completed an import declaration stamped upon entry.Re-export limited to 30 000 DT in banknotes; beyond this amount, it must pass through authorized financial institutions.The import declaration is valid for 3 months, for a single trip, personal and non-transferable.
Unused foreign currency balance
The repatriated surplus can be reallocated for other trips if it is returned to an accredited intermediary within 7 working days following the return, with proof of repatriation.
Trip not taken
The foreign exchange export authorization is valid for one trip and 60 days. If the trip does not take place, the allocation must be returned within 15 working days following the expiration of the authorization.
Tourist allocation
6 000 DT per calendar year (3 000 DT for children under 10 years of age).3 000 DT for residents of foreign nationality benefiting from an economy transfer on salary (1 500 DT for children < 10 years old).Issued in one or several instalments, non-transferable.Export authorization valid for two months, one exit only.
Student allocation abroad
3 000 DT per year (installation fees);2 250 DT per month (stay fees);Registration and study fees according to the foreign institution.
Professional training fees
3 000 DT per training period (setup fees);2 250 DT per month (stay fees);Registration and training fees according to the establishment.
Medical care expenses abroad
1 500 DT once a year for the patient (upon presentation of the medical certificate or coverage) ;1 000 DT per trip for the escort.
Business trip allowance
Exporter: 25% of export revenue (ceiling 500 000 DT).Foreign markets: 15% of the contract price.Importer: according to the amount of imports from the previous year.Other activities: according to turnover.Promoter: 15 000 DT, one time only.
How and where to declare?
Make a currency declaration before leaving the customs area at the "Currency Declaration" counter. Fiscal stamp of 10 dinars upon return.Imported currencies can be exchanged in full or gradually with authorized banks and exchange offices; keep the exchange slip.