Tunisia
Germany
Germany visa for Tunisian citizens
Entry requirement
Tunisian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tunis.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Tunisia
Germany has 1 mission in Tunisia, with its embassy in Tunis.
Germany: visa decisions in Tunisia
| 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 and consulates in Tunisia (Tunis) received 19,242 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 15,997. The refusal rate was 16.1%. That is barely different from 2024 (15.6%). Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (20,192).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 19.6% of the applications lodged in Tunisia that year, from 15.4% at the consulates of France to 46.3% at those of the Czech Republic. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 2nd 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
German citizens travelling to Tunisia
GermanyTunisia Visa-free, 120 days Tunisia visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Tunisian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Tunisian citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Tunis, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Tunisian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Tunisian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Tunisian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Tunisia
German citizens do not need a visa for Tunisia: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Tunisian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Tunisia?
The German embassy in Tunisia is in Tunis.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Tunisia?
German citizens do not need a visa for Tunisia: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
Can Tunisian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Tunisian citizens need a visa for Germany 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.