Tunisia Visa for tourist and business

Currently, the only way you can apply for a Tunisian visa is through a Tunisian consulate or embassy. The application process for a Tunisian visa is as follows:

• On arrival, at the port of entry in Tunisia;
• Visit the Tunisian embassy/consulate’s website to find more information; or
• Contact them to inquire about making an appointment as well as the Tunisia visa requirements. Some diplomatic missions may allow you to make an online appointment.

Whether or not you need a visa for Tunisia depends on your nationality. Citizens of several countries are exempt from Tunisia visa requirements – which means they can travel to Tunisia without having to obtain a visa beforehand. See the visa policy of Tunisia below.

Tunisia Visa Requirements

• Passport-size pictures.
• Passport Personal Details Scan
• Proof of Accommodation
• Proof of sufficient financial means.
• Legal Guardian 1 Passport Page Scan (if applicable)
• Letter of Invitation from the company you will visit (if applicable)
• Invitation from the organizers of the event

Not all Nationals are eligible for a Tunisia Visa On Arrival. However, You need to apply for a Tunisia visa unless you are from one of the countries on the table below. If you are from one of these countries, you can travel to Tunisia visa-free for stays of up to 90 days:

You can only get a Tunisia Visa On Arrival if you are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries listed above. You are allowed to stay for up to 3 months (4 months for Canada and Germany).

Upon arrival you must have a passport which has been issued in the past ten years and which is valid for at least six more months.

The Tunisia visa fees are as follows:

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Single Entry 90$

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Multiple Entries 180$

There is not a standard set of fees for a Tunisia visa. The visa changes from country to country as does the method of payment. Some embassies may request a bank transfer only, while others also accept cash.

To learn the adequate Tunisia visa fee for your country of residence you must contact the consulate or embassy in which you are applying.

However, after the implementation of the Tunisia online visa, you will be able to pay the visa fee online at the time you apply.

Yellow Fever vaccine is required if travepng from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

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You can download the Tunisia visa application form from one of the websites of Tunisia diplomatic representations abroad. Some embassies or consulates require you to fill it out beforehand and have it with you when you submit the application.

Depending on the format of the application form file, you may be able to complete it electronically then just print it and sign it. Or, you may have to print it first and fill it out by hand. The Tunisia visa application form includes questions that clarify the purpose of your travel to Tunisia. You may also be able to pick up the visa application form at the embassy or consulate itself.

Visa fees are non-refundable..

The processing time for a Tunisian visa depends from country to country, as well as from different consulates and embassies. You can expect to wait anywhere from 5 business days to over 20 business days to obtain a Tunisian visa.

If you have any incorrect or missing documents, the Tunisia visa processing time will increase. If the embassy/consulate has to receive authorization their home office in Tunisia, the processing time, again, will be longer.

As such, make sure you apply for a Tunisia visa about a month before you intend to travel and inquire about the processing time at the time of application submission.

A Tunisian tourist visa is issued for a maximum of 90 days but can be issued for less, depending on your travel purpose/itinerary.

If you intend to stay in Tunisia for longer than 90 consecutive days or for more than 6 months overall, then you must apply for a Tunisia long-stay visa and a temporary residence permit.

Types of Tunisia Visas? Online Information

There are two main types of Tunisian visas: Tunisia short-stay visas, for stays of up to 90 days and Tunisia long-stay visas, for stays longer than 90 days.

Tunisia short-stay visa

The Tunisia short-stay visa is issued for any purpose which does not require you to stay in Tunisia for longer than 90 days. Additionally, you cannot take gainful employment with a Tunisia short-stay visa. Tunisian short-stay visas are only issued for tourism, business, or social visits among other reasons. Nationals of several countries are allowed to travel to Tunisia without having to apply for a Tunisian short-stay visa (see blow).

Tunisia Return Visa

The Tunisian Return Visa is issued to Tunisian permanent residence permit holders who want to leave Tunisian territory for longer than six months.

If you have a permanent residence permit, and you stay out of Tunisia for longer than six months without having obtained a Return Visa beforehand, you will lose your resident status.

Tunisia Exit Visa

If you are living in Tunisia with a temporary residence permit, you must obtain an Exit Visa before you leave the country. It is the Tunisian General Directorate of National Security who is in charge of issuing the exit visa.

Tunisia Transit Visa

You need a Tunisia transit visa if you are a visa-required national and will enter Tunisian territory on your way to a third country. The Tunisian Transit Visa allows the holder to transit in Tunisia for a maximum of seven days. You must show proof of your onward travel, such as a travel ticket to a third destination and a visa (if one is required).

You are only exempt from a Tunisia transit visa if:

• You are from a visa-exempt country (as outlined above)
• You will change planes on a Tunisian airport but will not leave the international/transit area of the airport
• You are travelling by water, but you won’t leave the ship

Tunisia long-stay visa online:

The Tunisia long-stay visa is the type of visa you should apply for if you have to stay in Tunisia for longer than 90 consecutive days or for more than 6 months per year. In addition to a long-stay visa, after you travel to Tunisia, you also have to apply for a Tunisian residence permit to be allowed to remain in the countr. Even nationals of visa-exempt countries have to apply for a Tunisia long-stay visa and residence permit.

Tunisia Residence Permits

There are two types of Tunisian residence permits:

• The Temporary Residence Permit
• The Permanent Residence Permit

You must apply for a residence permit after you arrive in Tunisia. If your application is successful, you will receive a Residence Card, which serve as proof of your legal residence status.

Tunisia Temporary Residence Permit

If you enter Tunisia with the purpose of remaining over 90 days, you have to obtain a temporary residence permit from the local police department in your place of residence in Tunisia. It is the Tunisian Ministry of the Interior who issues residence permits. Prior to the residence permit, you need a temporary residence visa, which you can get in your home country. However, the visa is not the only requirement you need to remain in Tunisia – you must get the residence permit. To be allowed to get a residence permit you must have a valid reason, such as employment, studying, joining a Tunisian family member or investment. Tunisian temporary residence permits are issued for 1-2 years, and can be renewed. If you have a work contract, you must renew the residence permit every time you renew your contract.

Tunisia Permanent Residence Permit

You are eligible for permanent residence in Tunisia if you fulfill one of the following conditions:

• You have lived in Tunisia uninterrupted for at least five years with a temporary residence permit.
• You are married to a Tunisian citizen
• You have children who are Tunisian citizens
• You have contributed to Tunisia in a significant manner