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Tunisia Visa Requirements for Iran Citizens

Visa required

Iran passport holders need a visa for Tunisia, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Tunisia's visa-regime table says business people, university professors and researchers, doctors, and groups of at least 20 Iranian travellers are exempt from the entry visa.

“les Hommes d’Affaires, les professeurs et chercheurs universitaires, les médecins ainsi que les g d’au moins 20 voyageurs iraniens sont exemptés du visa d’entrée en Tunisie.”

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia — Régime de visas avec les pays tiers (visa-regime table) · checked 3 Oct 2026

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Flag of TunisiaTunisia visa options for Iran citizens

Entry visa

Embassy

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

What the Tunisia visa rules mean for Iran travellers

Iran citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Tunisia. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Entry visa.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Tunisia applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK FCDO says your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay and in good condition: travellers who enter with a damaged or torn passport may have difficulty leaving.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes insurance a condition of entry for visa-exempt tourists. The UK government advises travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation: there is no free medical a…
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read requires a return or onward ticket. The UK FCDO says border officials have the right to ask on arrival for your onward or return travel tickets, and that a small number of visitors have …
  • Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Tunisia. The UK Foreign Office lists what border officials have the right to ask for on arrival, including proof of a hotel booking or o…

Tunisia entry rules compared

Tunisia lets 95 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 103. Iran citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia and China. Overall the Iran passport ranks #186 in the world with 13 visa-free destinations.

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In the other direction, Tunisia citizens can visit Iran visa-free for up to 15 days.

Flag of TunisiaEntry requirements for Tunisia

Travel insurance

No official requirement

No official source we could read makes insurance a condition of entry for visa-exempt tourists. The UK government advises travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation: there is no free medical attention for foreign nationals, and doctors' fees, medication and treatment in private clinics must be paid on the spot.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Tunisia travel advice (health)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official requirement

No official source we could read requires a return or onward ticket. The UK FCDO says border officials have the right to ask on arrival for your onward or return travel tickets, and that a small number of visitors have been denied entry or delayed for not being able to provide sufficient evidence of accommodation.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Tunisia travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Tunisia. The UK Foreign Office lists what border officials have the right to ask for on arrival, including proof of a hotel booking or other accommodation details; funds are not on its list.

UK FCDO — Tunisia entry requirements✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

90-day

The UK government says border officials check the length of stay on departure, and anyone who overstays the 90-day period without a valid reason must pay a fine, either on departure at the airport or in advance at some police stations. The French government says that after an irregular stay, leaving the country must be authorised by the Directorate of Borders and Foreigners, and that this is, as a rule, subject to a fine proportional to the length of the overstay.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Tunisia travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

3 months

Tunisian Customs says any import or export of foreign currency worth 20,000 Tunisian dinars or more must be declared to Customs on entry, on exit and in transit. A non-resident can re-export more than 5,000 dinars' worth of the foreign banknotes they brought in only if they declared them on entry, and not more than 30,000 dinars' worth (above that, through authorised banks and financial institutions); the import declaration is valid for 3 months from entry and for one trip only. Keep the exchange slip when you change currency into dinars: you will need it to change leftover dinars back at a bank.

Douane tunisienne — Devises et change✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Tunisia?

Iran passport holders need a visa for Tunisia, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. Tunisia's visa-regime table says business people, university professors and researchers, doctors, and groups of at least 20 Iranian travellers are exempt from the entry visa.

How much does a Tunisia visa cost for Iran citizens?

Entry visa: —.

How do Iran citizens apply for a Tunisia visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Tunisia before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Tunisia?

The UK FCDO says your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay and in good condition: travellers who enter with a damaged or torn passport may have difficulty leaving.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.