# 🇹🇳 Tunisia — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Tunisia from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/tunisia

15 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **India**: Visa-free
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 120 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tunisia Visa-Free Short Stay (Tourism / Visit) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | — |
| Tunisia Organised Group Tour Visa Exemption | Visa-free · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | — |
| Tunisia Consular Entry / Tourist Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 20 days |
| Tunisia Transit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 7 days | — | — | 20 days |
| Tunisia Business Visit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 20 days |

- **Tunisia Visa-Free Short Stay (Tourism / Visit)** — Key documents: Passport, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: diplomatie.gov.tn
- **Tunisia Organised Group Tour Visa Exemption** — Key documents: Passport, Hotel voucher, Proof of organised tour, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: diplomatie.gov.tn
- **Tunisia Consular Entry / Tourist Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of accommodation, Return or onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: econsulat.tn
- **Tunisia Transit Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photographs, Onward travel ticket, Visa for destination country · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: econsulat.tn
- **Tunisia Business Visit Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photographs, Invitation from Tunisian company, Proof of employment / company registration, Proof of accommodation, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: econsulat.tn

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tunisia Student Residence Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days |

- **Tunisia Student Residence Card** — Key documents: University enrolment certificate, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of accommodation, Proof of means of support, Residence card application form · Rights: Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: tunisievisa.info

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tunisia Self-Employment / Independent Activity Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days |
| Tunisia Startup Act - Labelled Startup Founder | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Tunisia Work-Contract Visa and Residence Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 77 days |
| Tunisia Intra-Company Transfer (Assignment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 77 days |

- **Tunisia Self-Employment / Independent Activity Residence** — Key documents: Business registration, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of accommodation, Proof of means, Residence card application · Rights: Work: Authorises the registered independent activity; not salaried employment for a third party. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: jurisitetunisie.com
- **Tunisia Startup Act - Labelled Startup Founder** — Key documents: Startup Label application, Company registration, Ownership / cap table, Innovation and scalability evidence, Passport · Rights: Work: Founders work in their labelled startup; the Label exempts them from the standard work-contract authorisation. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: startup.gov.tn
- **Tunisia Work-Contract Visa and Residence Card** — Key documents: Endorsed work contract, Labour-market justification, Passport, Passport photographs, Qualifications and CV, Company documents, Residence card application · Rights: Work: Work for the employer and role named in the endorsed contract; change of employer requires a new endorsement. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: emploi.gov.tn
- **Tunisia Intra-Company Transfer (Assignment)** — Key documents: Assignment letter or contract, Proof of group relationship, Passport, Passport photographs, Qualifications, Residence card application · Rights: Work: Work for the host group entity under the endorsed assignment. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: emploi.gov.tn

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tunisia Retirement Residence (Pensioner) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days |

- **Tunisia Retirement Residence (Pensioner)** — Key documents: Proof of pension, Proof of sufficient funds, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of accommodation, Residence card application · Rights: Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: jurisitetunisie.com

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tunisia Family Residence for Foreign Residents' Relatives | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days |
| Tunisia Residence as Spouse of a Tunisian Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days |

- **Tunisia Family Residence for Foreign Residents' Relatives** — Key documents: Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's residence card, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of accommodation, Proof of means of support · Rights: Study: Dependants may enrol in education. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Covers the spouse and minor children of a lawfully resident foreigner, each on their own card. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: jurisitetunisie.com
- **Tunisia Residence as Spouse of a Tunisian Citizen** — Key documents: Marriage certificate, Tunisian spouse's identity document, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of accommodation, Proof of means of support, Residence card application · Rights: Work: Residence on the marriage basis generally allows the spouse to reside and work; some employment may still need an endorsed contract. · Study: Residence supports study. · Residency: Marriage entitles the holder to the 2-year ordinary residence card; naturalisation is separate under the Nationality Code. · Family: This route is for the foreign spouse; children's status is handled separately. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: jurisitetunisie.com

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tunisia Temporary Residence Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days |
| Tunisia Ordinary Residence Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days |

- **Tunisia Temporary Residence Card** — Key documents: Residence card application form, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of grounds for stay, Proof of accommodation, Proof of means of support · Rights: Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: jurisitetunisie.com
- **Tunisia Ordinary Residence Card** — Key documents: Ordinary residence card application, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of qualifying category, Proof of accommodation, Proof of means of support · Rights: Work: Holders may reside and generally work in Tunisia; salaried roles may still need an endorsed contract depending on category. · Study: Residence supports study. · Residency: This is the long-term residence card (2-year, renewable); naturalisation is governed separately by the Nationality Code. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: jurisitetunisie.com

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