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Tunisia visa for Syrian citizens

Visa required

Tunisia requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Tunisia visa?

Visa-free stay (up to 90 days) and short-stay tourist visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days for visa-exempt nationals; for visa holders, the period granted in the visa.
Fee
US$90
Processing time
Up to 21 business days at the embassy in Washington; the foreign ministry recommends starting about 20 days before travel.

All visa types for Tunisia

For the tourist visa, Tunisia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$90. Processing time, as Tunisia states it: Up to 21 business days at the embassy in Washington; the foreign ministry recommends starting about 20 days before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days for visa-exempt nationals; for visa holders, the period granted in the visa.

Where Syrian citizens apply for a visa for Tunisia

Tunisia has no embassy or consulate in Syria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Tunisian missions to Damascus are in Jerusalem, Israel (206 km from Damascus), Cairo, Egypt (614 km) and Baghdad, Iraq (746 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Syria is decided by Tunisia, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Tunisian citizens travelling to Syria

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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.

Before travelling from Syria to Tunisia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).

Good to know

How long Syrian citizens can stay in Tunisia

How long Syrian citizens may stay in Tunisia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Syrian citizens apply

Tunisia has no embassy or career consulate in Syria. Syrian citizens apply through a mission of Tunisia accredited to Syria from abroad; the official visa portal of Tunisia names the right place.

Tunisia’s neighbours for Syrian citizens

Algeria requires Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Tunisian citizens travelling to Syria

Tunisian citizens can enter Syria without a visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Tunisia?

Tunisia requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Tunisia in Syria?

No. Tunisia has no embassy in Syria. The nearest Tunisian embassy is in Jerusalem, Israel, 206 km from Damascus.

How much does the Tunisia tourist visa cost?

Tunisia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 21 business days at the embassy in Washington; the foreign ministry recommends starting about 20 days before travel.

Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for Syria?

Tunisian citizens can enter Syria without a visa.

Can Syrian citizens enter Tunisia visa-free?

No; Syrian citizens need a visa for Tunisia obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.