Live in Cameroon while having a job in Tunisia

By Mark 10 April 2022

Can I live in Cameroon and work remotely for a company in Tunisia?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. The company you are working for is registered in Cameroon.
  2. The company you are working for is registered in the European Union.
  3. You are not working for a company that is a direct competitor of a company in Cameroon.

I am a Cameroonian national living in the United States. I am considering moving back to Cameroon. Is it possible for me to get a visa to enter the country? Yes, it is possible. You will need to obtain a visa from the Cameroonian Embassy in Washington D.C. or the Cameroonian Consulate in New York.
Yes, it is possible.

How to find remote work in Tunisia while living in Cameroon?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Tunisia even though you are located in Cameroon. For that we have created a list of remote jobs in Tunisia that you can apply from Cameroon.

If you are looking for a job in Tunisia, you will have to learn a few things first. There is a lot to know about Tunisia.

How to get a job in Tunisia?

  1. You should know that Tunisia is a North African country, a part of the Maghreb region, bordering with Algeria, Libya, and Egypt. It is the second smallest country in Africa, after Ethiopia.
  2. Tunisia is a parliamentary republic, which means it is a constitutional monarchy with a president and a prime minister.
  3. Tunisia is a very diverse country with different cultures and languages. You will find Arab, Berber, and French influences.
  4. Tunisia is also one of the oldest countries in the world. Its history goes back to the ancient Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, and the Ottomans.
  5. Tunisia is a secular country with a free press, but a high level of corruption.
  6. There are around 10 million people in Tunisia. The majority of them are Arabs and Berbers. The second largest ethnic group are the Europeans, mostly French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
  7. Tunisia is divided into 31 provinces, and the capital city is Tunis.

How to get paid in Cameroon when working remotely for a corporation in Tunisia?

You can get paid in Cameroon even if you are working for a company in Tunisia, however , you need to have a valid Cameroonian company.

Cameroon is a French-speaking West African country. It is bordered by the Central African Republic to the north, Nigeria to the northeast, Nigeria to the east, Chad to the southeast, and Libya to the south.
The capital of Cameroon is Yaounde.
The official languages of Cameroon are French and English.
The most common religion in Cameroon is Christianity.
Cameroon has a population of 22.7 million people.
Cameroon is a member of the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States.
Cameroon is a member of the United Nations.
The official currency of Cameroon is the Franc.

How do taxes work in Cameroon if I’m working remotely for a company Cameroon?

When working remotely in Cameroon for a firm based in Tunisia, taxes might be tricky, therefore , you need to know what you are supposed to do.

For example, if you are working for a company based in Cameroon and you are paid in Cameroonian Franc, you will be required to pay taxes in Cameroon.
The same applies if you are working for a firm based in Tunisia, you will be required to pay taxes in Tunisia.
If you are working for a company based in Cameroon and you are paid in Franc, you will be required to pay taxes in Cameroon.
If you are working for a firm based in Cameroon and you are paid in Franc, you will be required to pay taxes in Cameroon.