Visa Requirements

US Citizens

US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country, but a valid US Passport is required.

Any US citizen who wishes to travel to Tunisia for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than stipulated in the entry requirements) should contact the embassy or nearest consulate directly.

Non-US Citizens

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Tunisia and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Tunisia Visa Application
  3. Passport photograph
  4. Copy of US Alien Registration Card (Green Card)
  5. Copy of air tickets or itinerary showing round trip transportation

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Tunisia and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Tunisia Visa Application
  3. Passport photograph
  4. Copy of US Alien Registration Card (Green Card)
  5. Copy of air tickets or itinerary showing round trip transportation
  6. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Tunisia, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: Fees vary by nationality

Visa Information

Processing time: approx. 5 business days. (Or, in many cases, the Embassy must request authorization from their home office in Tunisia, which can take from 1 to 3 weeks).