Living in Tunisia while working in Colombia

By Mark 25 April 2022

Can I work remotely in Tunisia for a company in Colombia?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. If you are going to work in a country different from the one you live in, you need a work visa. You can apply for a work visa in your country of residence, but it can be a long process.
  2. In order to work in Tunisia you need to have a Tunisian visa, and you can apply for it in the nearest Tunisian consulate.
  3. If you want to work for a company in Colombia, you need to check with the company if you need a work visa or not.
  4. The company you are going to work for should provide you with a contract and you need to sign it.
  5. The contract should specify your working conditions and the amount of the remuneration you will receive.
  6. If you are going to work in a company in Colombia, you need to check if it is registered in Colombia.
  7. If the company is registered in Colombia, you need to check if it has a tax registration.

If you have any other question, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Work visa
A work visa is a document that allows you to stay and work in a country.
It can be a temporary visa or a long-term visa.

How can I find a remote job in Colombia while living in Tunisia?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Colombia even if you are located in Tunisia, for that we need to know a little bit about Colombia and Colombia is a beautiful country with a tropical climate.

Tunisia is a small country located in North Africa with a population of 11 million people.
Tunisia is a country of moderate climate and tropical. The country is located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea and has a long coastline on the Gulf of Tunis.
The country is divided into three regions: Northern, Central and Southern.
The country is divided into 24 governorates.
In Tunisia there is a unique mix of Arab and African cultures.
Colombia is a country located in the South American continent with a population of 45 million people.
Colombia is located in the northern part of the American continent and is bordered to the north by Venezuela, to the west by Ecuador, to the south by Peru and to the east by Panama.
Colombia is located between the Andes Mountains and the Caribbean Sea.
Colombia is a country with a moderate climate, with a tropical climate, a continental climate and a sub-tropical climate.

How can I get paid in Tunisia when working remotely for a company in Colombia?

It is possible to get paid in Tunisia while working for a company in Colombia but it is not easy.

In order to be paid in Tunisia, you need to have a Tunisian bank account and you need to have a Tunisian bank card.
In order to get paid in Tunisia, you need to have a Tunisian bank account and you need to have a Tunisian bank card.
If you do not have a Tunisian bank account or a Tunisian bank card, you can open one.

Will I pay taxes in Tunisia or Colombia when working remotely in Tunisia?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Tunisia for a corporation in Colombia, so I’ve done some research on the subject and am sharing what I’ve learned.

I work remotely in Tunisia for a US company. I have a US company in Colombia that is my employer. I’m a US citizen and a US company in Colombia is my employer. I will be paid in US dollars.
I’m not a US citizen. I am a US company in Colombia. I will be paid in US dollars.
I’m not a US citizen.