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🇹🇳 Does a Tunisian need a visa for Egypt 🇪🇬?
Yes. Tunisian passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Egypt before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Tunisian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Egypt or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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.
Where to apply in Tunisia
If you live in Tunisia, visas for Egypt are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- 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.
Egypt at a glance
Capital: Cairo · Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP, £) · Official languages: Arabic · Calling code: +20
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Egypt: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 15 July 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Tunisia (C, E) works with sockets in Egypt. Mains voltage differs (Egypt: 220 V; Tunisia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Egypt
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Egypt, contact the embassy of Tunisia:
- Embassy of Tunisia, Cairo
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Egypt for Tunisian passport holders
- 🇩🇿 Algeria — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇱🇾 Libya — Visa-free
- 🇲🇦 Morocco — Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
🇪🇬 Egyptian passport holders visiting Tunisia: Egyptian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tunisia, usually at the airport or land border.
The Tunisian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Tunisian passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Egypt before travelling.
Does an Egyptian need a visa for Tunisia?
Egyptian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tunisia, usually at the airport or land border.