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Visitor & short-stay visas

Tunisian Visa-free short stay

For nationals of many countries, who can enter Tunisia for a short tourist or business stay without a visa.

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The 90-day maximum stay, passport-validity period, and the exact list of visa-exempt nationalities are drawn from third-party sources; the official Tunisian visa-policy list could not be fetched and must be verified before publication.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Tunisia government website before you apply.
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Official name
Visa exemption (short stay)
Route type
Visa-free entry for eligible nationalities
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days for many nationalities
Widely reported as up to 90 days but the exact limit varies by nationality and agreement; confirm officially.
Passport validity
Commonly required valid for at least 6 months
Validity requirement reported by third-party sources; verify against official guidance.

Who it is for

  • Travellers whose nationality appears on Tunisia's visa-exemption list
  • Short visits for tourism or business within the permitted period

Requirements

  • A passport valid for the required period beyond entry
  • Proof of onward or return travel and of accommodation may be requested at the border
  • Sufficient means of support for the stay

What you can do

  • Enter and stay for the permitted short-stay period
  • Undertake tourism and, where permitted, short business activities; paid employment is not allowed on visa-free entry

How to apply

  • No advance application is needed for eligible nationalities
  • Present your passport to immigration on arrival
  • For stays beyond the permitted period, apply for the appropriate long-stay visa and residence permit

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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