German Embassy in Tunis
Embassy 
Germany Tunis, Tunisia
- Address
- زنقة بحيرة وندارمير 1, 1053 تونس
- Phone
- +216 71 143 200
- Website
- tunis.diplo.de
Head of mission: Elisabeth Wolbers, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 11 August 2026
The German embassy in Tunis stands at زنقة بحيرة وندارمير 1, 1053 تونس, in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–10:30, closing earlier on Fridays. Tunisian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Tunis
| Monday | 08:00–10:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–10:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–10:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–10:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–10:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Die Botschaft ist Montag bis Donnerstag von 07:30 bis 16:30 Uhr, Freitag bis 13:30 Uhr geöffnet. Von Juni bis September gelten folgende, abweichende Öffnungszeiten: Montag bis Donnerstag von 07:30 bis 16:00 Uhr, Freitag bis 13:00 Uhr geöffnet. Öffnungszeiten Rechts- und Konsularabteilung: Montag bis Freitag: 08:00 bis 12:00 Uhr. Bitte beachten Sie, dass für die meisten Amtshandlungen ein Termin erforderlich ist. An folgenden Tagen bleibt die Botschaft geschlossen.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Tunisia
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Revolution Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Tunis is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–10:30, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Tunisian citizens
TunisiaGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Tunisia
GermanyTunisia Visa-free, 120 days Tunisia visa for citizens of Germany
Tunisian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Check with the German embassy in Tunis whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17,590 | 15,011 | 2,512 | 14.3% | 98.9% |
| 2024 | 20,192 | 16,958 | 3,137 | 15.6% | 99.7% |
| 2025 | 19,242 | 15,997 | 3,086 | 16.1% | 98.6% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Tunis received 19,242 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 15,997. 3,086 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 16.1%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 15.6%. Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (20,192).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 14.3% (2023) to 16.1% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Tunisia, 19.6% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Tunisia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in Tunisزنقة بحيرة وندارمير, 1053 تونس
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Embassy of Bahrain in Tunisساحة الطاهر الحداد 8810, 1053 تونس
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Embassy of DR Congo in Tunisنهج بحيرة هوران 4, 1053 تونس
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Embassy of Brazil in TunisRue du Lac Léman, Les Berges du Lac, Tunis 1053, Tunisie
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Embassy of Argentina in TunisRue du Lac Victoria, 1053 تونس
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Embassy of Lebanon in Tunisنهج بحيرة أرومية, 1053 تونس
Germany’s other missions in Tunisia
The German embassy in Tunis is the only mission of Germany in Tunisia on record. Tunisia in turn has 5 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Tunis
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Tunis. It is headed by Elisabeth Wolbers, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: زنقة بحيرة وندارمير 1, 1053 تونس. The record for the German embassy in Tunis includes a phone number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Tunisia
German citizens do not need a visa for Tunisia: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
When the German embassy in Tunis is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in Tunis for public holidays in Tunisia are Revolution Day on Thursday 17 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Tunis
Current procedures for the German embassy in Tunis, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Tunis
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Tunis there are 6 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Tunis?
The German embassy in Tunis is at زنقة بحيرة وندارمير 1, 1053 تونس.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Tunis?
The German embassy in Tunis is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–10:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Tunis open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Tunis do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Tunis closed?
The German embassy in Tunis closes on Tunisia’s public holidays, the next being Revolution Day on Thursday 17 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Tunisian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
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