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United Kingdom visa for Tunisian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Tunisian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk

Which United Kingdom visa?

Standard Visitor visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£135
Processing time
Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

All visa types for the United Kingdom

For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.

British missions in Tunisia

  • Embassy of the United Kingdom in Tunis

    Embassy · Tunis

    زنقة بحيرة وندارمير, 1053 تونس

    Open 24/7

The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Tunisia, with its embassy in Tunis.

British citizens travelling to Tunisia

United KingdomTunisia Visa-free, 90 days Tunisia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Tunisian citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Tunisian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom

How long Tunisian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Tunis, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Tunisian citizens

Ireland requires Tunisian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

British citizens travelling to Tunisia

British citizens can visit Tunisia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Tunisian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

Where is the British embassy in Tunisia?

The British embassy in Tunisia is in Tunis.

How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.

Do British citizens need a visa for Tunisia?

British citizens can visit Tunisia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Tunisian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; Tunisian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.