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Visa Requirements

For Travelers to Tunisia

Find out if you need a visa to visit Tunisia, check eligibility for visa-free travel, and learn about the application process for different nationalities.

Last Updated: January 2025

Visa Policy for Tunisia

Tunisia's visa policy varies depending on your nationality. Some travelers can enter visa-free, while others require a visa in advance. Citizens from many countries can stay in Tunisia without a visa for up to 90 days, while others may need to apply for a visa at a Tunisian embassy or consulate before arrival.

Important Note: Always check with the Tunisian embassy or consulate in your country for the most up-to-date visa information before planning your trip.

Visa-Free Entry

Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa for short stays (typically 90 days or less):

All European Union citizens (except Cyprus) flagAll European Union citizens (except Cyprus)
Algeria flagAlgeria
Andorra flagAndorra
Angola flagAngola
Antigua and Barbuda flagAntigua and Barbuda
Argentina flagArgentina
Australia flagAustralia
Bahrain flagBahrain
Barbados flagBarbados
Benin flagBenin
Bosnia and Herzegovina flagBosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil flagBrazil
Brunei flagBrunei
Burkina Faso flagBurkina Faso
Canada flagCanada
Cape Verde flagCape Verde
Chile flagChile
Comoros flagComoros
Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
Cote d'Ivoire flagCote d'Ivoire
Equatorial Guinea flagEquatorial Guinea
Fiji flagFiji
Gabon flagGabon
Gambia flagGambia
Guinea flagGuinea
Guinea Bissau flagGuinea Bissau
Hong Kong flagHong Kong
Honduras flagHonduras
Iceland flagIceland
Japan flagJapan
Jordan flagJordan
Kiribati flagKiribati
South Korea flagSouth Korea
Kuwait flagKuwait
Libya flagLibya
Liechtenstein flagLiechtenstein
Malaysia flagMalaysia
Maldives flagMaldives
Mali flagMali
Mauritania flagMauritania
Mauritius flagMauritius
Mexico flagMexico
Moldova flagMoldova
Monaco flagMonaco
Montenegro flagMontenegro
Morocco flagMorocco
Namibia flagNamibia
New Zealand flagNew Zealand
Niger flagNiger
North Macedonia flagNorth Macedonia
Norway flagNorway
Oman flagOman
Qatar flagQatar
Russia flagRussia
Saint Kitts and Nevis flagSaint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia flagSaint Lucia
San Marino flagSan Marino
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia
Senegal flagSenegal
Serbia flagSerbia
Seychelles flagSeychelles
Singapore flagSingapore
South Africa flagSouth Africa
Switzerland flagSwitzerland
Turkey flagTurkey
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
United States flagUnited States
Vatican City flagVatican City

Special Duration Cases

Canada flag
Canada
Can stay up to 4 months without a visa
Germany flag
Germany
Can stay up to 4 months without a visa
Bulgaria flag
Bulgaria
Can stay up to 2 months without a visa
Greece flag
Greece
Can stay up to 1 month without a visa
United States flag
United States
Can stay up to 4 months without a visa

Organized Tour with Hotel Voucher

Citizens of the following nations who travel on an organized tour and hold a hotel voucher can enter Tunisia without a visa:

Azerbaijan flagAzerbaijan
Georgia flagGeorgia
India flagIndia
Indonesia flagIndonesia
Kyrgyzstan flagKyrgyzstan
Tajikistan flagTajikistan
Turkmenistan flagTurkmenistan
Ukraine flagUkraine
Uzbekistan flagUzbekistan

Note: Always check with the Tunisian embassy or consulate in your country for the latest updates.

How to Apply for a Tunisian Visa

Option 1: Visa on Arrival

Some nationalities can obtain a visa upon arrival at Tunis-Carthage Airport or other entry points. Always check eligibility before traveling.

Eligible Countries Include:

Malaysia flagMalaysia
Thailand flagThailand
Indonesia flagIndonesia
Singapore flagSingapore
And others...

Required Documents

Valid Passport

Valid Passport

Valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay

Hotel Booking

Hotel Booking

Proof of accommodation for your entire stay

Return Ticket

Return Ticket

Confirmed flight reservation showing departure

Sufficient Funds

Sufficient Funds

Cash or bank statements showing financial capability

Option 2: Embassy Application

If your country is not eligible for visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry, you must apply in advance through a Tunisian embassy or consulate.

Application Process

1
Find Embassy

Find Embassy

Locate your nearest Tunisian diplomatic mission

2
Prepare Documents

Prepare Documents

Gather all required application materials

  • Completed visa application form
  • Recent passport-sized photos
  • Flight itinerary & hotel booking
  • Invitation letter from conference organizers
  • Bank statements (proof of funds)
3
Submit Application

Submit Application

Apply in person or by mail depending on embassy requirements

4
Pay Fee

Pay Fee

Visa fees vary by nationality and visa type

Tunisia Flag

Find Tunisian Diplomatic Missions

Locate your nearest Tunisian embassy or consulate to begin your visa application process.

Find Tunisian Embassies & Consulates

Important Notes

1
Verify Requirements Early

All conference participants are kindly requested to verify and fulfill all of their own VISA requirements in advance of the conference.

2
Regulations Vary by Nationality

The Visa regulations can vary significantly by nationality, and processing times may be longer than expected due to enhanced security measures worldwide.

3
Begin Process Early

It's strongly recommended beginning the visa process as early as possible to avoid last-minute complications.

Please Note: The conference organizers cannot assist with individual visa applications or intervene with embassies/consulates on behalf of participants.

Upon the payment of your registration fees, an invitation letter will be available to support your visa application.