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Omar Bockman

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Swedish expat in Tanzania

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Swedish

Lives in Arusha, Arusha

Speaks Swedish and English and Spanish. I also have some German and French.

Registration: 29 June 2018

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Omar Bockman replied to a thread
6 years ago
deniseallan12

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 ...

Omar Bockman

Hi Denise. Hope your business is booming! ๐Ÿ˜€ I have a similar idea, but would be selling fast food, from all over the world. In addition I'd offer freshly made, iced, blends of juice. For afters, or on their own, I'd serve delicious ... Read More

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6 years ago
Omar Bockman

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. ...

Omar Bockman

I see. Well that's good then. ๐Ÿ˜€ Read More

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6 years ago
Omar Bockman

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. ...

Omar Bockman

Glad to hear that Kay. ๐Ÿ˜Š I understand Hammamet is very nice, but what's it like in the winter? Does it turn into a ghost town in off sesason? Read More

Omar Bockman created a thread
6 years ago

Salaams/Hello to all members

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. ... Read More

Omar Bockman replied to a thread
6 years ago
Raeleen10

What is living in Tunisia REALLY like? by Raeleen10

I am a blonde,Christian Canadian woman who is considering moving to Tunisia. But I am wondering what is it really like to move/live there? I am 31, completed University Degree, strong work experience but only speak english. My husband is Tunisian ...

Omar Bockman

Here's another new arrival. Just came today to Tunis. I'm in. ๐Ÿ˜Š Read More

Omar Bockman replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Tunisia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Tunisia forum? Donย’t know how to start? This thread is for youย ;) 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 ...

Omar Bockman

Hello/Salaams to all the members ot this very nice forum. A Swedish retiree/ Muslim revert, and something of a nomad, I've lived in a good number of countries, from Northern Europe {Sweden/ Norway/ Iceland/ Great Britain/} to Med countries ... Read More

Omar Bockman replied to a thread
6 years ago
Raeleen10

What is living in Tunisia REALLY like? by Raeleen10

I am a blonde,Christian Canadian woman who is considering moving to Tunisia. But I am wondering what is it really like to move/live there? I am 31, completed University Degree, strong work experience but only speak english. My husband is Tunisian ...

Omar Bockman

Thanks again Marthe. So you're not actually living in Tunisia yet? Must say you've done your research well then. Sounds promising. :) Tunisia is also close enough, to Europe, to make visiting both ways very easy. I have family in Sweden, ... Read More

Omar Bockman replied to a thread
6 years ago
Raeleen10

What is living in Tunisia REALLY like? by Raeleen10

I am a blonde,Christian Canadian woman who is considering moving to Tunisia. But I am wondering what is it really like to move/live there? I am 31, completed University Degree, strong work experience but only speak english. My husband is Tunisian ...

Omar Bockman

Thanks a bundle Marthe! Yes I do receive a pension on a monthly basis. Doesn't get me far in Europe, but I imagine $1000+ is considered an above average income in Tunisia. :) Read More

Omar Bockman replied to a thread
6 years ago
Raeleen10

What is living in Tunisia REALLY like? by Raeleen10

I am a blonde,Christian Canadian woman who is considering moving to Tunisia. But I am wondering what is it really like to move/live there? I am 31, completed University Degree, strong work experience but only speak english. My husband is Tunisian ...

Omar Bockman

Thanks LGhaz, very encouraged to learn that. I really don't expect things to move fast anywhere outside the northern hemisphere. Even there, things have slowed down in recent years. I dont much mind tho. As a retiree I've got lots of time ... Read More

Omar Bockman replied to a thread
6 years ago
Raeleen10

What is living in Tunisia REALLY like? by Raeleen10

I am a blonde,Christian Canadian woman who is considering moving to Tunisia. But I am wondering what is it really like to move/live there? I am 31, completed University Degree, strong work experience but only speak english. My husband is Tunisian ...

Omar Bockman

Thank you Walid. Very helpful reply. You said it takes time. What does one do in the meantime? Would I have to leave the country and reenter? As an EU citizen no visa is required of me. Does that make the process easier? I don't have any ... Read More

Omar Bockman replied to a thread
6 years ago
Raeleen10

What is living in Tunisia REALLY like? by Raeleen10

I am a blonde,Christian Canadian woman who is considering moving to Tunisia. But I am wondering what is it really like to move/live there? I am 31, completed University Degree, strong work experience but only speak english. My husband is Tunisian ...

Omar Bockman

Hi Guys n Gals. Is obtaining residency in Tunisia straight forward? Costly? Read More