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

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — Japanese passport holders do not need a visa for Tunisia. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

Visa-free for tourism up to 3 months. Explicitly listed (Japan) among visa-exempt nationalities on the official Tunisian Embassy Berlin visa page. https://web.archive.org/web/20231212152152/http://tunesien.tn/visum/ (verified 2026-07)

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Entering Tunisia on a Japanese passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Japanese 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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Tunisia visa for Japanese citizens — FAQ

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Tunisia?

No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Tunisia?

Japanese passport holders can stay in Tunisia for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Japanese citizens need for Tunisia?

A valid passport is all Japanese citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days).

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