South Africa
Tunisia
Tunisia visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens can visit Tunisia without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Tunisian citizens travelling to South Africa
TunisiaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Tunisia
Travel advice for Tunisia
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from South Africa to Tunisia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Tunisia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Tunisia (updated 24 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tunisia (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Tunisia
South African citizens may stay in Tunisia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tunisia.
Tunisia’s neighbours for South African citizens
Algeria requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Tunisian citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa admits Tunisian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Tunisia.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Tunisia?
South African citizens can visit Tunisia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Tunisia?
South African citizens can stay in Tunisia for up to 90 days.
Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Tunisian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter Tunisia visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Tunisia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.