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Egypt visa for Tunisian citizens

Visa required

Tunisian citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gov.eg

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in Tunisia

Egypt has 1 mission in Tunisia, with its embassy in Tunis.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Tunisia

EgyptTunisia Visa required Tunisia visa for citizens of Egypt

Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Tunisian citizens planning a trip to Egypt can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 5 November 2026).

Good to know

How long Tunisian citizens can stay in Egypt

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

How Tunisian citizens apply

In Tunisia, applications go to the Egyptian embassy in Tunis, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for Tunisian citizens

Libya and Palestine admit Tunisian citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Tunisian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Tunisia

Tunisia requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Tunisia and Egypt.

Frequently asked questions

Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Tunisian citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Tunisia?

The Egyptian embassy in Tunisia is in Tunis.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Tunisia?

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

Can Tunisian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Tunisian citizens need a visa for Egypt obtained in advance.

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.