Visa Requirements for Tunisian Citizens

Tunisian citizens can visit approximately 67 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. Popular visa-free destinations include Turkey (90 days), Japan (90 days), Malaysia (90 days), South Korea (90 days), Brazil (90 days), Algeria (90 days), Morocco (90 days), Jordan (30 days), Hong Kong (90 days), and Mauritius (60 days). Additional destinations offer visa-on-arrival including Maldives, Cambodia, and Seychelles.

The US B1/B2 tourist and business visa costs $185 (approximately 570 TND) for Tunisian applicants. This is a non-refundable application fee paid before scheduling your visa interview at the US Embassy in Tunis. Additional fees may apply for certain visa categories.

The UK Standard Visitor Visa costs £127 (approximately 495 TND) for Tunisian citizens applying for stays up to 6 months. VFS Global charges an additional service fee of around 80 TND. Priority processing is available for £500 extra (5 working days) or £1,000 for Super Priority (next working day).

Schengen visa processing for Tunisian applicants typically takes 15 to 30 calendar days from the date of application. During peak travel season (June to August), processing can extend to 45 days. The Schengen visa fee is €80 (approximately 270 TND) and allows travel to all 29 Schengen member countries. France, Germany, and Italy are the most common Schengen destinations for Tunisian travelers.

Standard visa requirements for Tunisians include: valid passport with 6+ months validity and 2 blank pages, recent passport-size photographs (specifications vary by country), bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months showing sufficient funds, employment letter or business registration, confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings, travel insurance (mandatory for Schengen), and cover letter explaining travel purpose. Schengen applications also require proof of ties to Tunisia such as property ownership or family documentation.

Schengen visa approval rates for Tunisian applicants vary by country but average around 70% to 80%. France processes the most applications from Tunisia with approval rates around 75%. Italy and Germany show similar rates. Common rejection reasons include insufficient financial documentation, unclear travel purpose, and incomplete applications.

Yes, Tunisian citizens do not need a visa to visit Turkey for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This visa-free access makes Turkey one of the most popular destinations for Tunisian travelers. No advance application or fee is required for tourist visits.

Tunisian applicants face higher rejection rates for certain Schengen countries, particularly when applying to countries where they have no clear travel purpose. Common rejection reasons across all destinations include insufficient proof of funds, weak ties to Tunisia, missing documents, and unclear travel itineraries. Maintaining consistent bank balances and documenting strong ties to Tunisia significantly improves approval chances.

To maximize visa approval chances: apply at least 4 to 8 weeks before travel, provide 6 months of bank statements showing consistent income and savings, include employment contracts and salary slips, show property ownership or other assets in Tunisia, document previous international travel stamps especially to Schengen countries, provide a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary with confirmed bookings, and ensure all documents are properly translated to French or English where required.