Starting a new experience abroad helps to advance your career in the better ways. Thus, moving to a foreign country is highly encouraged by many international mobility programs funded by international organizations, European Commission, etc.
Nevertheless, to live the fully experience in the best manners, you need to plan your mobility experience carefully to avoid any stressful issues once you arrive to the hosting country.
To better help you preparing your next challenge, here follows some practical information about what to do before leaving Tunisia and how to plan your stay abroad in advance.
Before Starting your journey abroad and leaving permanently Tunisia, please make sure to:
Health insurance – Before leaving Tunisia, a health insurance is required for your stay abroad. Check with the private Insurance companies or with the Tunisian Post in order to provide you with health insurance for your stay.
Schooling - inform about schooling in the new country well in advance and inform the school and the teachers about your relocation abroad.
Utilities and other service (water, gas, electricity, etc.) – Before leaving Tunisia and starting your journey abroad, cancel all services you were subscribed to and notify your bank in Tunisia.
Driving license – depending on the country, you could be asked to exchange or recognize your Tunisian driving license. please get information about the International Driving licence.
Accommodation - send a non-renewal notice by registered letter with a return receipt to the owner according to the terms indicated in the contract or if moving earlier. Take an
appointment with the owner to check the house conditions. You are entitled to get back total or partial devolution of the security deposit.
Utilities and other service (water, gas, electricity, etc.): Do not leave debts or bills unpaid. Check with the house owner the payment of the water, gas, electricity, or any other bills.
Health insurance – (If registered with the national health system) inform the local health office that you are moving; If you have taken out a private health insurance, remember to cancel it. Before moving it advisable to take out a travel health insurance.
Resident permit/Registry office - permit of stay should be handed in at the Police border control; cancel your registration at the local Registry office at local townhall.
Banking - cancel bank/post accounts and any payment methods you used while in Tunisia.
Schooling – if you are travelling with kids, ask for certificates and titles for your children to school.