Entry/Exit Requirements

Visit the Embassy of Tunisia website or call the Embassy of Tunisia in Washington, D.C. at 202-862-1850 for the most current visa information.

Passports and Visas:

• A valid passport is required.
• For U.S. passport holders, a visa is not necessary for stays up to 90 days.
• A residence permit is needed for stays longer than 90 days.  The residence permit can be obtained from the central police station of the district of residence.
• U.S. citizens born in the Middle East or with Arabic names have experienced delays in clearing immigration upon arrival.
• U.S. citizens of Tunisian origin are expected to enter and exit Tunisia on their Tunisian passports. If a Tunisian-American succeeds in entering using a U.S. passport, he or she will still have to present a Tunisian passport to exit the country.

Exit Requirements:

A Tunisian-American child under the age of 20 (the age of majority in Tunisia) whose father is a Tunisian citizen must have his/her father’s permission to exit the country.  This is required even if the child is travelling on a U.S. passport.

HIV/AIDS:  The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Tunisia.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.