TunisiaIreland

Ireland visa for Tunisian citizens

Visa required

Tunisian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Tunisian citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

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

Measured from Tunis, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in Valletta, Malta (401 km), Rome, Italy (597 km) and Barcelona, Spain (859 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Tunisia is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Tunisia

IrelandTunisia Visa-free, 90 days Tunisia visa for citizens of Ireland

Travel advice for Ireland

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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 Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Tunisian citizens can stay in Ireland

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

How Tunisian citizens apply

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

Ireland’s neighbours for Tunisian citizens

The United Kingdom requires Tunisian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Tunisia

Tunisia admits Irish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Tunisian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Tunisia?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Tunisia. The nearest Irish embassy is in Valletta, Malta, 401 km from Tunis.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Tunisia?

Tunisia admits Irish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Tunisian citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Tunisian citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.