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Visa
Participants are required to obtain an entry visa for the country in which the program will take place. The majority of our face-to-face courses take place in Tunisia where the JAI is located. For entry into Tunisia, participants are required to apply for an entry visa at the Embassy of Tunisia in their home country, or from any other consulate, which might offer this service. To allow sufficient time for the Embassy or Consulate of Tunisia to issue a visa, we suggest that participants apply for a visa as soon as they receive the confirmation letter of acceptance. The following are needed for the visa process for Tunisia. (In the case of other countries, the requirement may differ.)
• A copy of the confirmation letter
• A valid passport
• Passport/visa pictures
• A completed visa application form
Also, it is extremely important that candidate obtain all transit visas based on their travel itinerary before leaving their home country.
Airline Tickets
The JAI will provide the participants who have been accepted with a round trip economy class airline ticket between their home duty station and the training site. Should they elect to purchase their own ticket, reimbursement by the Joint Africa Institute will be subject to a predetermined ceiling. Please note that this provision applies ONLY if participants have been notified of their successful selection to the program.
Transfer from Airport
For participants arriving in Tunis, arrangements have been made to meet some flights at the airport. On arrival, please look for the JAI representative who will direct you to the taxi rank. Should he not be available on your arrival, proceed to the yellow taxi rank outside the airport, and take a yellow taxi to the hotel specified in the invitation letter. Should you encounter problems, the hotel reception staff will be able to assist you. If you do not have loca currency (Tunisian dinars), the hotel reception desk will be able to assist you and will include the amount given to you on the hotel bill for you to reimburse.
For arrival in other locations, procedures will be specified in the administrative letter that the JAI sends two to three weeks prior to the beginning of the course/seminar.
Per Diem
An allowance of US$35 per night will be given for the duration of participant’s stay to cover dinars and incidental expenses.
Travel Expenses
Participants will be reimbursed a lump sum of US$140 (Travelers’ cheques) to cover travel expenses, which include all visa fees, taxi fares, passport renewal, and any other incidental expenses incurred en route. Please note that no additional payments will be made for travel-related expenses.
Vaccinations
Participants should ensure that their vaccination records are up to date.
Medical Insurance
Basic accident and health insurance coverage will be provided for the duration of Course/Seminar. These benefits do not cover pre-existing health conditions or pregnancy.
Local Currency
If the course/seminar is taking place in Tunisia, participants may obtain local currency (Tunisian Dinars) from the exchange bureau at the airport or at the hotel. All exchange rates are available on:
http://www.bloomberg.com/analysis/calculators/currency.html#results
Attendance
Participants are expected to arrive in time for the opening session, and to stay for the entire duration of the course/seminar. If a participant does not attend a full day of training for any reason other than illness, the JAI will deduct one day from the allowance. Similarly, if training days are missed due to late arrival and/or early departure, a corresponding amount will be deducted from the daily allowance. |
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Tunisia
Sun, sea and sand are what draw most people to Tunisia: Its long Mediterranean coast is lined with beaches and resorts. Venturing into the interior, you'll find the country has more to offer: Islamic architecture in medieval walled cities, Roman ruins, unusual underground dwellings, dramatic sand dunes and lush palm-tree-filled oases.
Tunisia's more popular destinations have long since been discovered, evidenced by the large number of package-tour groups spilling out of hotels, restaurants and historic sites. The beaten path even applies to certain parts of the desert, where caravans of four-wheel-drives kick up mini sandstorms in their wake. If an authentic Sahara experience, in relative solitude and comfort, is what you've always longed for, then we recommend a multiday trek - the local camel outfitter can make all the arrangements.
Tunisia has a population of 10 million inhabitants with a population growth rate of 1.1%. With a per capital income of USD 2,090 (2001), Tunisia is classified among the middle-income countries. The key economic activities are agriculture, manufacturing industry and tourism. External trade is of great importance for the economy of the country. Exports and imports accounted for 47.5% and 51.6% respectively of GDP in 2001. In 2003 the GDP growth rate was estimated at 5.6%
Tunisia’s social indicators compare favorably with those of equivalent middle-income countries. Life expectancy at birth is 72.2 years in 2001, the infant mortality rate is 26.8 for 1000 births. Tunisia recorded a remarkable poverty reduction performance with only 4.2% of the population living below the poverty line in 2001.
Geography
Tunisia is located in the far north-east of Africa, in the centre of Mediterranean Basin between latitudes 30 and 37 degrees North, with an area of 164,000 square meters. Its long Mediterranean cost is lined with beaches and resorts. Venturing into the interior, you’ll find the country has more to offer: Islamic architecture in medieval walled cities, Roman ruins, unusual underground dwellings, dramatic sand dunes and lush palm-tree-filled oases.
Tunis the capital is a very modern city with Mediterranean style in northeastern Tunisia and has about 2.6 million inhabitants.
Weather
Tunis temperatures are usually quite cool during the winter months which require warm clothes (December to March), and very hot during the summer (June to September). For more information: http://www.meteo.tn |
