On the occasion of your temporary or definitive return, the Bureau of Tunisians Abroad (Directorate General of Customs) issues a series of recommendations on the customs procedures to follow, upon entry as well as exit, to guarantee the best conditions for return and stay.
Before returning to Tunisia
Complete the list of personal effects to import (form available at consulates or on www.douane.gov.tn).Keep all documents justifying stay abroad (old passport, certified copies).Keep the proof of ownership documents for the vehicle.Obtain a legalized power of attorney if the vehicle is imported by a person other than the spouse, ascendants or descendants.Verify the validity of the international insurance card (box TN not crossed out) or take out a border insurance.Keep purchase invoices for goods and furniture.Do not ship effects, furniture or vehicles in the name of a third party.
Upon arrival at the entry office
Verify the conformity of the vehicle registration data with the certificate of registration.Declare all personal effects imported.Declare foreign currencies before leaving the customs area (re-export > 5 000 DT, opening of a foreign currency account, or counter-value $\ge$ 20 000 DT).Keep the original of the provisional retention receipt (RP) – 4 month period.
During stay in Tunisia
Keep the original vehicle registration document (road check, re-exportation, regularization).Observe the validity period and request an extension before expiry from the attached office.Strictly personal and non-commercial use of the imported vehicle.The importer assumes responsibility for the vehicle in case of theft.
Upon leaving the territory
Present the circulation authorization at the exit office.Verify the affixing of the re-export stamp on the passport.Declare all personal effects.Declare foreign currencies and present the written declaration intended for entry (valid for a maximum of 3 months).