Tunisie

Tunisia Visa & Immigration System

Tunisia visa system offers visa-free entry for many nationalities with clear documentation requirements. U.S. State Department confirms for U.S. passport holders, visa not necessary for stays up to 90 days. UK Foreign Office states British citizens can visit without visa for up to 90 days. Passport requirements: U.S. State Department specifies passports should maintain 6 months validity and have at least 1 blank page per stamp. UK Foreign Office requires passport remain valid throughout entire stay, warning entry will be denied if presenting invalid document or passport reported as lost or stolen. Entry stamp essential: UK Foreign Office emphasizes "Make sure you get your passport stamped." Border officials will check stay length upon departure. Overstaying without valid reason incurs fine, payable at airport or advance payment at police stations. Documentation requirements: UK Foreign Office notes officials may request contact details, onward or return travel tickets, hotel booking proof or accommodation details. Some visitors have faced denial or delays due to insufficient accommodation evidence. Residence permit for extended stays: U.S. State Department confirms residence permit needed for stays longer than 90 days, noting residence permit can be obtained from central police station of district of residence in Tunisia. Dual nationals: U.S. State Department notes Tunisia expects all U.S. citizens of Tunisian origin and who are dual American-Tunisian citizens to enter and exit Tunisia on their Tunisian passports. UK Foreign Office confirms dual British-Tunisian nationals should use same passport for entry and exit. Processing delays: U.S. State Department notes U.S. citizens born in Middle East or with Arabic names have experienced delays in clearing immigration upon arrival in Tunisia. UK Foreign Office confirms border officials check passenger names against immigration database, noting small number of passengers with matching or similar names may experience delays, questioning, and occasional searches, which has disproportionately affected British nationals of South Asian descent. British Embassy assistance available at +216 71 108 700. Currency controls: U.S. State Department requires declaring cash amounts exceeding TND 10,000 upon arrival and TND 5,000 upon departure. UK Foreign Office confirms strict currency controls apply, noting Tunisian dinars cannot be exported and exchange requires original bank withdrawal receipts (ATM receipts excluded). Drones: UK Foreign Office warns drones illegal without authorization and will be confiscated.