Tunisia
France
France visa for Tunisian citizens
Entry requirement
Tunisian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tn.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Tunisia
- Embassy of France in Tunis
2, place de l'Indépendance BP 493, 1000 Tunis
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- Consulate General of France in Tunis
1, place de l'Indépendance, 1000 Tunis
All missions of France in Tunisia
France has 3 missions in Tunisia, with its embassy in Tunis. Consulates: Tunis.
France: visa decisions in Tunisia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85,917 | 71,451 | 17,274 | 19.5% | 54.5% |
| 2024 | 106,617 | 85,419 | 19,626 | 18.7% | 49.1% |
| 2025 | 116,833 | 98,085 | 17,865 | 15.4% | 43.0% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Tunisia (Tunis) received 116,833 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 98,085. 15.4% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 18.7%: the rate fell by 3.3 points. Applications rose by 10% compared with 2024 (106,617).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 19.6% of the applications lodged in Tunisia that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Tunisia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Tunisia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
French citizens travelling to Tunisia
FranceTunisia Visa-free, 90 days Tunisia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Tunisia to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Tunisian citizens can stay in France
How long Tunisian citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Tunis and the consulate in Tunis, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Tunisian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Tunisian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Tunisian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Tunisia
French citizens can visit Tunisia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for France?
Tunisian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Where is the French embassy in Tunisia?
The French embassy in Tunisia is in Tunis; there is also a consulate in Tunis.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Tunisia?
French citizens can visit Tunisia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Tunisian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Tunisian citizens need a visa for France 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.