🇹🇳Tunisia Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Africa· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Tunisia?
It depends on your passport. Out of 196 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 101 enter Tunisia visa-free and 95 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
101
nationalities
Consular visa
95
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- 🇺🇸United States
- 🇳🇬Nigeria
- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Transit visa for Tunisia
A transit visa exists for travellers changing planes or passing through without entering the country.
- Stay:
- 7 days
- Fee:
- 20 TND
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (diplomatie.gov.tn), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Tunisia visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Tunisia applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- EcuadorVisa required
- SpainVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- ItalyVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- RussiaVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- SenegalVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- GermanyVisa-freeStay: 4 months
- MoroccoVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- BrazilVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- AustraliaVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- BeninVisa required
- UkraineVisa required
- EthiopiaVisa required
- RomaniaVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- Côte d'IvoireVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- CameroonVisa required
- AlgeriaVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- TogoVisa required
- United KingdomVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- United StatesVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- CanadaVisa-freeStay: 4 months
Tunisia visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Tunisia publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | ||||
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 35-70 TND | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | 1 year | 35 TND | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family visa | Family | 1 year | 0-70 TND | 30 business days | Portal | |
| Transit visa | Transit | 7 days | 20 TND | 7 business days | Portal |
Visas
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Information
Capital
Tunis
Population
11,819,000
Currency
Tunisian dinar (TND د.ت)
Languages
Arabic, French
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+216
Timezone
Africa/Tunis
Area
162,155 km²
Government
Republic
National day
March 20 (Independence)
Internet domain
.tn
About
Tunisia is a North African country on the Mediterranean, renowned for its rich Carthaginian and Roman historical heritage. It was the first Arab republic to abolish slavery and grant universal suffrage. Despite economic challenges, it has a skilled workforce and a dynamic tourism sector.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid protests in Tunis
- Do not carry ostentatious valuables
- Use official taxis
Terrorism(Medium)
- Avoid border and mountainous areas
- Follow the advice of French or local authorities
Transport
- Prefer official taxis
- Check the condition of vehicles
Natural risks(Moderate risks of drought and seasonal floods)
- Follow weather alerts
- Avoid coastal areas during storms
Health(Average healthcare system, overloaded hospitals)
- Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A/B, typhoid
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Bottled water
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Copy important documents
- Local currency only outside tourist areas
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Tunis · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
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Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Tunisia?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Tunisia across 196 nationalities: 101 visa-free, 95 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Tunisia visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 35 TND (Business visa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Tunisia?▾
Tunisia issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 7 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Tunisia?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "High risk (category D4 according to Allianz Research), with issues of crime, residual terrorism, and migratory tensions.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Tunisia?▾
The official currency is Tunisian dinar (TND د.ت). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Tunisia?▾
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis. The main spoken languages are: Arabic, French.
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