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Sending a car to Tunis

So if we relocate we would like to at least send a car to tunis. I understand I cannot bring a vehicle without paying a hefty tax, but for my husband who is a Tunisian citizen, can he bring a car? I was told he could bring one car as long as it’s 3 years old or newer. Is this correct? Are there any restrictions on the type of vehicle? We are looking to bring a family car for only personal/private use. Thanks!
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Your husband has definitely the right  to import a car (may be two) if he traveled with his Tunisian passport and spent at least 2 years abroad. A complicated, but sure administrative procedure should be done. The car must be touristic (private, familial/not commercial). But he also has the right to import a truck if he establishes any kind of company (not difficult). You as well might be eligible to bring a car as a foreigner legally resident in Tunisia if you fit some other conditions.
I advise you to visit the web site of the Tunisian Customs, but unfortunately the English section is still under construction. I assume your husband speaks French and Arabic
http://www.douane.gov.tn/

All the best
Brahim
Thank you so much for the helpful info. One other question the cars must be no more than three years old?

Thanks again
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Yes it was obligatory that the car is should be under 3 years old, but It was extended to 5 years with some special conditions.

Regards
Brahim

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