--- title: "International Service of Process in Tunisia: Legal Treaties & Bailiff Notification" description: "Cross-border service of judicial deeds to or from Tunisia: bilateral judicial treaties, consular channels, and authentic bailiff return of service." url: https://www.huissierdejustice.tn/en/guides/signification-internationale-tunisie source: https://www.huissierdejustice.tn/en/guides/signification-internationale-tunisie generated_by: aeo.js --- # International Service of Process in Tunisia: Legal Treaties & Bailiff Notification Cross-border service of judicial deeds to or from Tunisia: bilateral judicial treaties, consular channels, and authentic bailiff return of service. [All Legal Guides](/en/guides)[Français](/guides/signification-internationale-tunisie)[العربية](/ar/guides/signification-internationale-tunisie)[English](/en/guides/signification-internationale-tunisie) International Law & Mutual Legal AssistanceSeptember 11, 2026Drafted under the supervision of the Bailiff's Office ## International Service of Process in Tunisia: Legal Treaties & Bailiff Notification Cross-border service of judicial deeds to or from Tunisia: bilateral judicial treaties, consular channels, and authentic bailiff return of service. [Maître Nabil Baffoun](/en/a-propos) · Judicial officer (huissier de justice) in Tunis since 1998 - Tunis Court of Appeal jurisdiction - Former president of ISIE (elected 2019) - Internet evidence reports since 2010 Written and reviewed by the author — updated 11 September 2026[Full profile](/en/a-propos)[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/baffoun-nabil/)[Wikipedia](https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%A8%D9%81%D9%88%D9%86)[Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60438866) General legal information guide based on Tunisian law (Organic Law No. 2018-9, CPCC, COC). Specific legal outcomes depend on individual case facts and contract terms. ## Direct Answer: How is international service of process conducted in Tunisia? Serving foreign judicial summonses, court rulings or extrajudicial deeds upon individuals or companies domiciled in Tunisia is governed by bilateral or multilateral treaties. For documents coming from France, the **Franco-Tunisian Mutual Judicial Assistance Convention of 28 June 1972** allows transmission through the ministries of justice or direct delivery by a Tunisian judicial bailiff (huissier de justice) where the law allows it; consular and diplomatic channels apply when no specific convention exists. Instructing **Cabinet Maître Nabil Baffoun directly in Tunis** ensures compliance with statutory international appearance deadlines and avoids formal defects that could jeopardise later recognition abroad. The authentic return of service records the date and exact time, the recipient's full identity and capacity, and the distance periods: under Article 134 of the Code of Civil and Commercial Procedure, defendants residing abroad receive 30 to 60 extra days depending on their country of residence. Service falls within the bailiff's remit under Organic Law No. 2018-9 (Art. 13). **Transmission channels at a glance** Channel When Who Legal basis Bilateral treaty channel Documents coming from France Public prosecutors or ministries of justice, with a stamped receipt Franco-Tunisian Convention of 28 June 1972 Direct delivery by a judicial bailiff Urgent proceedings (summary or protective measures) A Tunisian bailiff with territorial jurisdiction, instructed by the foreign lawyer or bailiff Organic Law No. 2018-9, Art. 13 Consular and diplomatic channel No specific judicial assistance convention Consular and diplomatic authorities — Distance periods Defendant residing abroad 30 to 60 days depending on the country of residence CPCC, Art. 134 Practice area : Judicial Bailiff for Tunisians Abroad (TRE) & Expatriates ## Need Official Bailiff Assistance in Tunis? Maître Nabil Baffoun and his office assist domestic and international clients with prompt, compliant enforcement. [Explore our dedicated service](/en/services/tunisiens-a-letranger) Recommended Related Guide ### Court Summons Service in Tunisia: Mandatory Details and Bailiff Procedure Complete guide to serving court summons and lawsuit notices in Tunisia: mandatory formalities, statutory appearance notice, and bailiff service. [Read this guide](/en/guides/signification-assignation-justice-tunisie) ## Frequently Asked Legal Questions What are the statutory distance notice extensions under the Tunisian Civil Procedure Code? Article 134 of the CPCC grants statutory distance extensions of 30 to 60 days depending on the defendant's foreign country of residence to ensure due process. ### Questions regarding this procedure? Contact our Tunis Office Maître Nabil Baffoun's Office — 32 Avenue de la Liberté, Lafayette, 1002 Tunis [Call our office (+216 99 442 883)](tel:+21699442883)[WhatsApp direct](https://wa.me/21699442883)[Request consultation](/en/consultation)