Tunisia
Italy
Italy visa for Tunisian citizens
Entry requirement
Tunisian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambtunisi.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Tunisia
- Embassy of Italy in Tunis
1, Rue de Florence - Mutuelleville, 1002 Tunisi, Tunisi
Italy has 1 mission in Tunisia, with its embassy in Tunis.
Italy: visa decisions in Tunisia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,930 | 11,116 | 3,787 | 25.4% | 99.7% |
| 2024 | 14,970 | 10,563 | 4,290 | 28.7% | 99.9% |
| 2025 | 15,913 | 10,819 | 5,094 | 32.0% | 99.0% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Tunisia (Tunis) received 15,913 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 10,819. The refusal rate was 32.0%. The refusal rate rose by 3.3 points from 28.7% in 2024. Applications rose by 6% compared with 2024 (14,970).
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. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 3rd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Tunisia
ItalyTunisia Visa-free, 90 days Tunisia visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
For a trip from Tunisia to Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Tunisian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Tunisian citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Tunis, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Tunisian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Tunisian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Tunisian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Tunisia
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Tunisia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Tunisian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Tunisia?
The Italian embassy in Tunisia is in Tunis.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Tunisia?
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Tunisia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Tunisian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Tunisian citizens need a visa for Italy 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.