🇹🇳Tunisia Visa for Iranian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free15 days max stay

No — Iranian passport holders do not need a visa for Tunisia. Entry is visa-free for up to 15 days as of 2026.

Tunisia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on June 15, 2024 that holders of ordinary Iranian passports may enter visa-free for tourism not exceeding 15 days within any 180-day period. Travelers must present a prior confirmed hotel reservation and a return ticket. Announced by Tunisia MFA; corroborated by multiple news outlets citing the official announcement.

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Entering Tunisia on an Iranian passport

→ Travel with just your valid Iranian passport. No visa or prior application needed.

Other Tunisia visa categories (4)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Tunisia. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Temporary Residence Visa (Visa de résidence temporaire)

Grants a foreign national temporary residency status in Tunisia for stays exceeding the standard short-term entry allowance, typically for work, study, or extended visits.

multiple entry

Established under Décret n° 68-198 du 22 juin 1968. Issued to foreigners not intending permanent settlement or those who do not qualify for ordinary residence. Holder receives a temporary residence card matching the visa validity. For stays exceeding 90 days, a residence permit must be obtained from the central police station in the traveler's district.

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Ordinary Residence Visa (Visa de résidence ordinaire)

Grants long-term or permanent residency status to qualifying foreign nationals with established ties to Tunisia.

multiple entry

Established under Décret n° 68-198 du 22 juin 1968. Available to: foreigners who have resided temporarily in Tunisia for 5 continuous years; foreign women married to Tunisian nationals; foreigners with Tunisian children; foreigners who have rendered appreciable services to Tunisia. Holder receives an ordinary residence card valid for 2 years, renewable.

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Return Visa (Visa de retour)

Permits an ordinary resident of Tunisia to travel abroad and return to Tunisia within the visa validity period.

Established under Décret n° 68-198 du 22 juin 1968. Issued exclusively to holders of ordinary residence status in Tunisia who need to travel abroad. Validity limited to one year.

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Exit Visa (Visa de sortie)

Authorizes a foreign national holding temporary or ordinary residence in Tunisia to depart the country.

Established under Décret n° 68-198 du 22 juin 1968. Issued to foreign nationals holding temporary or ordinary residence status in Tunisia who intend to leave the country.

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