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Tunisia: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
Other EU Yes Yes No/1/2
USA Yes Yes No
Passports: 

To enter Tunisia, a passport valid for six months after return date is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas: 

Visas for Tunisia are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months, with the following exceptions:

(a) nationals of Australia who do need a visa;
(b) nationals of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovakia (1) travelling on a recognised package holiday do not require a visa. However, if travelling independently a visa is required;
(c) nationals of Cyprus (2) do need a visa.

Note: Visas are not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above if transit passengers, provided they hold valid onward or return documentation and do not leave the airport or ship.

Visa note: 

Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Tunisia.

Types and cost: 

Short-stay visa: £20.

Validity: 

Short-stay is usually valid for stays of up to three months. For up-to-date lengths of stay, contact nearest consulate.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Approximately three weeks, for both postal and personal applications.

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