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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Tunisia

6 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1
Permanent residence 1
Family 1
Status in-country 1
Citizenship 1

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Visiting Tunisia

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

95 passports visa-free
154 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Entry visa / visa-free short stay
Foreigners enter Tunisia with a valid passport and, unless exempt, an entry visa from a Tunisian embassy or consulate. Nationals of countries that signed a visa-waiver agreement with Tunisia can stay up to three months without a visa. The entry visa allows a stay of no more than three months. Staying longer requires a residence visa and residence card.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Foreign worker employment contract
Foreigners who want salaried work in Tunisia need an employment contract visaed by the Ministry of Employment and a residence card marked 'authorised to work'. Contracts last no more than one year and can usually be renewed only once. Hiring is not allowed where Tunisian skills exist in the specialty. Some categories, such as staff of companies under the 2016 investment law, can instead get a certificate that their contract is not subject to the visa.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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