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πͺπ¬ Does an Egyptian need a visa for Tunisia πΉπ³?
Visa on arrival. Egyptian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tunisia, usually at the airport or land border.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's βVisa requirements for Egyptian citizensβ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Tunisia or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Tunisia at a glance
Capital: Tunis Β· Currency: Tunisian dinar (TND, Ψ―.Ψͺ) Β· Official languages: Arabic Β· Calling code: +216
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Tunisia: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 21 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Egypt (C, F) works with sockets in Tunisia. Mains voltage differs (Tunisia: 230 V; Egypt: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Tunisia β
Your embassy in Tunisia
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Tunisia, contact the embassy of Egypt:
- Embassy of Egypt, Tunis
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Tunisia for Egyptian passport holders
- πΈπ© Sudan β Visa-free
- π§π― Benin β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬π² Gambia β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬π³ Guinea β Visa-free
- π°πͺ Kenya β Visa-free 60 days
- π²πΊ Mauritius β Visa-free 90 days
- π·πΌ Rwanda β Visa-free 30 days
- πΈπ¨ Seychelles β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
πΉπ³ Tunisian passport holders visiting Egypt: Tunisian passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Egypt before travelling.
The Egyptian passport at a glance
All destinations for Egypt passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Tunisia β
Questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Tunisia?
Egyptian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tunisia, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Tunisian need a visa for Egypt?
Tunisian passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Egypt before travelling.