Tourist Visa (Embassy Application)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 5-20 business days (standard), 1-2 days (express)
- Fee
- Varies by nationality (€50-100 express processing available)
- Validity
- 3 months
- Entry
- Single entry
Tourist visas must be obtained in-person at a Tunisian embassy or consulate for nationalities not eligible for visa-free access. The e-visa platform is not yet operational - a tender launched in September 2024 failed in August 2025. Fees are non-refundable even if the application is denied. Express processing (USD 50-100 additional fee) is available for urgent cases.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to all nationalities not eligible for visa-free entry to Tunisia
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, family visits, or short-term non-work purposes
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Financial
Sufficient funds to cover stay in Tunisia
Minimum funds: 1000
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photo (35x45mm, white background)
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation or notarized invitation letter from host in Tunisia; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain valid passport with at least 6 months validity and one blank page
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Document submission
Submit application in-person at Tunisian embassy or consulate in your country
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Fee payment
Pay tourist visa fee (non-refundable)
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Visa collection
Collect visa after processing (typically 5-20 business days, or 1-2 days for express)