What the Tunisia visa rules mean for Spain travellers
Spain citizens can enter Tunisia without a visa. You only need a valid Spain passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay.
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. Spain citizens are treated the same way as Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Overall the Spain passport ranks #3 in the world with 126 visa-free destinations.
More travel options
Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Spain passport you can also visit 12 countries in the region without a visa, including Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Gambia, Lesotho, Morocco, Mauritius and Senegal.
In the other direction, Tunisia citizens need a visa to visit Spain.