Tunisia visas
Whether you need a visa for Tunisia depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your visit: nationals of a large number of countries may enter visa-free for short stays, while others must obtain a visa in advance from a Tunisian diplomatic mission. Entry visas and consular services are the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, while residence permits (cartes de séjour) are administered by the Ministry of the Interior and work authorisations by the Ministry of Employment. Always confirm the current rules for your nationality with an official Tunisian source before you travel.
Tunisian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Tunisia — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Tunisia to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Tunisia — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Tunisia.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Tunisia as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Tunisia long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Tunisian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Tunisia — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad (Ministère des Affaires Étrangères, de la Migration et des Tunisiens à l'Étranger)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Tunisian Dinar (TND)
- Time zone
- Central European Time (CET, UTC+1)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.