kay booth
English looking for information about Tunisia
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English, Single
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Registration: 25 April 2017
mail to and from Tunisia by helensou
Hi all - I wonder if anyone has experienced problems sending and receiving mail. We sent a card to UK on Dec 14 and it never reached there. Our daughter sent us greeting cards from the UK early Dec and also over a month ago and these have never ...
Got a christmas card from Malta early Feb that had been posted on Dec 7th!!!! Yes anything important send by Rapid post Read More
New members of the Tunisia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Tunisia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Benno I retired here 2 years ago and its the best thing I ever did. I left England in 2008 to live in Malta then came here. I live in Hammamet Center which is lovely. Its not touristy like Hammamet North or South and there is a great coffeeshop ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Tunisia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Tunisia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Realised how lucky I am tobe living here in the lovely sunshine. My Tunisian neighbours have been great bringing me fresh veg fromtheir garden.I live in a cul de sac and yes it has brought us all closer helping each other. Read More
Medication in Tunisia by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Tunisia ...
An English friend of mine is a diabetic and she has no trouble getting her insulin here . Her doctor gers her totext him 3 times a day tprepot on her blood readings and if he thinks she needs her dosage altering he ring her. She cannot believe what ... Read More
Moving from Scotland UK to Tunisia by Staceymei
Hi there just looking for any useful tips or advise I am a Scottish woman lived in Scotland all my life. I have a Tunisian partner we have been together 5 years..... he lives in Scotland. He really misses home and would like me to move to Tunisia ...
Hi I am a english lady who has been living here for2 years and love it!!! My stepdaughter came out to visit me last year and is now engaged to a Tunisian and coming to live here permantely. So you can get advice from me an older woman and me ... Read More
Payment methods in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Tunisia, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
hi I agree with gipike,I live in Hammamet Center and only use cash.I use my English ATM card todraw out local currancy. Read More
Is my Tunisian boyfriend just using me by GuestPoster542
I am 31 and my boyfriend is 24, he lives in Tunis with his mother as he says it is very hard to find work, he has asked me for some money, I've only sent him $20 that gave him 40 ,he knows I'm a single mother and have bills to pay,and i was ...
so agree with the other comments drop him like a brick!!! Read More
Cremation in Tunisia by vrc
I need information on expat none Muslim cremation or burial in Tunisia.
will be interested in this thread too. Read More
Accommodation in Tunisia: scams you should look out for
I can recommend the Vision Agency in Hammamet, they where brilliant when I was looking for somewhere to rent. Read More
booking intoa hotel
thank you for your reply it was very helpful Read More
booking intoa hotel
if I want to book into a hotel for a weekend break do Ihave toshow them my residence card or just take my passport? Read More
Retiring in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Tunisia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
welcome to Hammamet. Imoved here in Feb and love it here. Any queries just ask!! Read More
Anybody on Kerkennah wanting to play cards and board games? by GuestPoster693
Hi, This is a thread that won't be heavily visited, but thought it worth a try. There must be someone either English-speaking or French-speaking on the island of Kerkennah who would like to get together and play cards, chess or other board games ...
hi yes that would be lovely let me know whenever you visit Hammamet Read More
Anybody on Kerkennah wanting to play cards and board games? by GuestPoster693
Hi, This is a thread that won't be heavily visited, but thought it worth a try. There must be someone either English-speaking or French-speaking on the island of Kerkennah who would like to get together and play cards, chess or other board games ...
hope you get some interested. Shame your not in Hammamet as I would have loved to join you!!! LOL Read More
banking
hi I live in Hammamet moved here in Feb. Any other helpyou need just ask!!! lol Read More
banking
hi you can open a euro account but not a dinar one. Only tranferred money can be paid in not cash. Some banks require a reference from your dutch bank but the Biat Bank will open you an account with just your passport. You dont need any money toopen ... Read More
Language barriers in Tunisia
Imoved here in Feb and donot speak Arabic or French just English. Hasnt been a problem. Can normally get someone to translate if needed. Found an english speaking Doctor and Vet and you can go along way with hand gestures!!!! Read More
Salaams/Hello to all members by Omar Bockman
Salaams/Hello to all the members here. I must share my joy with you. I've been looking really hard to find a good furnished house to rent, at a reasonable price. I soon found that anything in the Tunis area is over priced and out of my reach. ...
Hi Imoved to Hammamet in Feb with my Standard Poodle and love it here.I amretired and am savings so much money as when I lived in Malta I was struggling!!! A friend came to stay and she lives here now soquite a few of us mature retired English ... Read More
English Speakers by Susan70
I will be moving to Hammamet North next week and I am looking to connect with other English speakers in the area. Maybe somebody who could meet for coffee once a week just to be able to connect with somebody I can speak to fluently! I'm Canadian ...
hi Im English and moved to Hammamet in Feb. It would be lovely tomeet up for a coffee when you get here Read More
Pets in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Tunisia have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Tunisia? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
hi yes love living here in Hammamet any advice or help please ask!!!! Read More
Pets in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Tunisia have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Tunisia? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
I brought my dog a standard poodle with me when I came to live in Hammamet in Feb this year. Had no bother finding a place to rent that would take the dog and everybody here has been lovely with her. When I take for a walk people come and ask if ... Read More
Salaams/Hello to all members by Omar Bockman
Salaams/Hello to all the members here. I must share my joy with you. I've been looking really hard to find a good furnished house to rent, at a reasonable price. I soon found that anything in the Tunis area is over priced and out of my reach. ...
Hi no its ok. I came out here to live in Feb so been through a winter!!! I live Hammamet Center so its where the locals live no hotels or holiday lets around me. Read More
Salaams/Hello to all members by Omar Bockman
Salaams/Hello to all the members here. I must share my joy with you. I've been looking really hard to find a good furnished house to rent, at a reasonable price. I soon found that anything in the Tunis area is over priced and out of my reach. ...
thank you for the advice. Ampresently living inHammamet but maybe in another year Imight be on the move so will bear what you have said . Read More
English Speakers by Susan70
I will be moving to Hammamet North next week and I am looking to connect with other English speakers in the area. Maybe somebody who could meet for coffee once a week just to be able to connect with somebody I can speak to fluently! I'm Canadian ...
hi I live Hammamet Center moved here in Feb. Would be nice tomeet for coffee Read More
Advice on relocating to Tunisia
Hi I moved here in Feb of this this year. Re renting if you go through an estate agent you pay the months rent plus the same amount asa bond and the same amount to theagent. So you rent a place for 800dn its altogether 2400dn. They dont require any ... Read More
Best season to move to Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello, Many expats choose to move to Tunisia at a specific time of the year, and we invite you to share some tips about the best seasons to move to the country. What is the best season/time of the year to move to Tunisia, and why? How do ...
Moving in winter or spring is the best time I think.I moved in Feb,came out in Jan to find a place, alot available found a place and moved permantly 4weeks later.Agree rents are cheaper then too. Read More
Budget as newcomer by MartheGh
Hello everyone, I am currently planning my budget for my move to Kelibia, in the Nabeul governorate (Cap Bon) in September 2018. I will be searching for a studio or apartment with a rent of maximum 350 dinar (yes, it is possible! for those living ...
I have been able to manage on around 1500dn a monthly easily and that includes my rent of 800dn and I have alarge dog to feed!!!!! Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Tunisia
im a spiritual healer and can teach meditation which both help in overcoming stress. My advice though is to come and stay in Tunisia for a couple of weeks before deciding if it is right for you, also meet upwith other expats who can give you ... Read More
New members of the Tunisia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Tunisia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
hi I moved to Hammamet in Feb to start my retirement. Some things are fustrating but on the whole love living here. Please ask me any questions you may have and I will try and answer them!! Good luck!!! Read More
english pension
can you get your english pension paid into a euro bank account in tunisia oris it best to just have a tranfer bank to bank? Read More
drawing money from a atm
how much daily can you withdraw from an HSBC atm using there mastercard Read More
Pets in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Tunisia have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Tunisia? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
will be bringing my Standard Poodle out at the end of February We will be coming into Tunis Airport she will be travelling in the hold. Just wondered if anybody on the forum had brought a dog in and what happens when you land at the airport. Read More
OPENING A BUSINESS IN SUSSES by deniseallan12
HI every one I am planning on coming to Tunisia to live, and set up my coffee shop business. I will be offering employment to Tunisians as well as English , but I need some feed back on weather , it will be a viable business in susses I will be ...
Sounds a great idea hope all goes well Read More
Transplanting to Tunis area effective September 25th by pdcraw1952
Recently retired and about to give Tunisia a "whirl". Halting French but adaptable. Seek to connect with those that may know the "turf". Trading in beaches of South Florida for the Mediterranean. All suggestions welcome. Peter
Hi I am doing the same thing hoping to retire in Tunisia. Am presently living in Malta but willbe coming out in Jan tolook for a rental so willbe interested to see how you get on!!!! Read More
marriage in Tunisia by adrenaline786
has anybody got married in tunisia recently to know which documents are required as the embassy themselves dont reply so i need specific info in what documents i will need and the procedure out there in sousse.....thanks in advance.
yes good luck hope all goes well Read More
british State Pension
thankyou the information was really helpful Read More
Retiring in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Tunisia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
where abouts in Tunisia are you living? Any advice about where to settle? Read More
Retiring in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Tunisia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
will be watching this topic with interest as hoping to retire in Tunisia next year Read More
british State Pension
Can you can the State Pension from England paid into a Tunisian Bank Account? Read More
Meeting new people living in Tunisia by Gallius
Hi All, I'm Frederic, a swiss citizen living and working in Tunisia since 4 years now. I just learned about this website and I would be really happy if it helps me meeting new people from around the world living here. See you soon.
hi I hope to be moving to Tunisia to live in the next couple of years. Am thinking of coming out for a few days this Nov to have a look around somaybe we could meet up and you could give me some advice about living full time in Tunisia. Have been ... Read More
Pets in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Tunisia have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Tunisia? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
great to hear the comments about bringing a dog as when I come I will be bringing my Standard Poodle with me. Read More
How has your life changed in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Tunisia? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
Oh right!!! I have pensions being paid in to my bank account so hoping that will prove that I am self sufficent!!! It seems to be the same as here in Malta. I have a residents card here, Im British, and the same you had to take your passport, photos ... Read More
How has your life changed in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Tunisia? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
Mainly about where the best place would be to live. Been looking at Bizerte as dont want to be in a tourist area. What do you need to get a residence card? Read More
How has your life changed in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Tunisia? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
Am hoping tocome and live In Tunisia in the next couple of years so would appreciate any advice you could give me. I am English but been living in Malta for 10yrs, Have been to Tunisia many times so quite used to the customs etc. Read More
health care for expats over 65 by kay booth
my friend and Iare hoping to retire to Tunisia next year. My friend is a diabetic so what facilities are there in regards to her getting her insulin?
thankyou will pass that information on to her. Read More
health care for expats over 65
my friend and Iare hoping to retire to Tunisia next year. My friend is a diabetic so what facilities are there in regards to her getting her insulin? Read More
New members of the Tunisia forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Tunisia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi am hoping to move toTunisia in the next couple of years to enjoy my retirement!! Any advice? Read More