Where a Tunisia Passport Can Go Visa-Free
A Tunisian passport gives genuinely rare visa-free access to Japan and South Korea (via K-ETA), on top of Turkey, Malaysia, Brazil and a wide Caribbean spread. Here is exactly what is real and what to prepare before you travel.
Before you book: visa policies change often and can depend on your specific passport, purpose of travel and length of stay. Always confirm on the destination's official source link below — shown next to every entry — before purchasing tickets.
Caribbean
Barbados
Up to 6 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
- A return or onward ticket.
- Complete the free online Barbados Immigration & Customs (ED) Card at travelform.gov.bb no more than 72 hours before you arrive.
Haiti
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Pay a US$10 entry fee in cash at the airport.
Dominica
Up to 21 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- A valid return ticket confirming you'll leave within the 21-day window.
- Complete Dominica's online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm within 3 days of travel.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
- No vaccination certificate is required for entry.
Americas
Brazil
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of return or onward travel.
- Evidence of sufficient financial means and health insurance covering your trip.
Ecuador
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return flight ticket and proof of accommodation.
Suriname
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.
- Return or onward ticket.
Europe
Turkey
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 60 days beyond your maximum stay.
- A return ticket and hotel booking may be requested at immigration.
- If you plan to stay longer than 90 days within any 180-day period, you must apply for a residence permit or relevant visa in advance.
Asia
Japan
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for the length of your stay.
- A return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds may be checked at immigration.
- No paid work and no enrolment in long-term study is allowed on this visa-free entry.
- This period cannot be extended — you must leave Japan and re-enter for a fresh 90 days, and immigration is increasingly strict about back-to-back "visa run" style re-entries.
- For work, long-term study, or stays beyond 90 days, you must apply for the relevant visa in advance at a Japanese embassy or consulate.
A genuinely rare privilege — most African passports need Japan's eVisa or a full embassy visa. Tunisia gets true visa-free entry.
South Korea
Up to Up to 90 days per visit (3-year validity)
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) online at k-eta.go.kr — apply at least 72 hours before you fly to allow time for assessment.
- Pay the K-ETA fee, around KRW 10,000 (roughly $7-8).
- Once approved, the K-ETA is valid for multiple entries over 3 years — you don't need to reapply for each trip within that window.
- A K-ETA is not a visa — final admission is always decided by the immigration officer at the port of entry, even with an approved K-ETA.
Malaysia
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main within 3 days before you arrive — mandatory for every foreign visitor since 1 January 2024.
Philippines
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Register for a free eTravel QR code at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours of your flight.
Hong Kong
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry.
- A return ticket is recommended in case immigration asks for it.
- No visa, pre-registration or arrival form required.
Thailand
Up to 15 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
- Pay the visa-on-arrival fee in cash (Thai baht) at the airport counter — bring exact currency, as queues and card acceptance can be unreliable.
- Only available at designated international airports and border checkpoints.
Sri Lanka
Up to Up to 30 days (extendable; ETA valid up to 630 days for multiple visits)
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online at eta.gov.lk before you fly.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Cambodia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival, with at least one completely blank page.
- Fee is around $36 total including processing; approval typically arrives within 24 hours.
Indonesia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Pay the visa-on-arrival fee (around $35) in cash at the airport, or pre-pay online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id to skip the queue.
Timor-Leste
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
- Return or onward ticket, or proof you can fund your own departure.
- Pay the $30 visa-on-arrival fee in cash in US dollars.
Only available at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port.
Bangladesh
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- Pay the visa-on-arrival fee ($51 USD or €51) in cash at the airport counter.
Middle East
Jordan
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
- A round-trip flight ticket or confirmed booking, proof of accommodation, and bank statements showing sufficient funds.
- This waiver does not permit work — a separate work permit is required to be legally employed in Jordan.
Iran
Up to 15 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or departure travel.
- No visa, no online application, and no passport stamp needed for this 15-day window.
- If you need longer than 15 days, apply for the standard eVisa or Visa on Arrival instead, which allows up to 30 days.
Bahrain
Up to 14 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
Qatar
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
- A hotel reservation is required as part of the application.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Oceania
Fiji
Up to 4 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
- Proof of onward or departure travel.
- No visa application — a Visitor Permit for up to 4 months is issued directly at immigration.
Vanuatu
Up to 120 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Confirmed return or onward ticket.
- Access to at least 40,000 VUV (roughly $325) per month of your stay.
Micronesia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
- Proof of onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
Palau
Up to 30 days (free)
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Complete the Palau Entry Form online at palautravel.pw within 72 hours of arrival.
- Round-trip ticket, proof of accommodation and funds of around $200/week.
- Sign the Palau Pledge in person, and pay the $100 environmental fee.
Tuvalu
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
- Pay the visa-on-arrival fee (around AUD 100) in cash — more than 30 nationalities are exempt.
- No online visa system exists — everything is arranged in person with the Office of the Chief Immigration Officer in Vaiaku, Funafuti (+688 20-101 / 20-100).
No online visa system — arranged in person on arrival in Funafuti.
Visa-free is for visiting, not working
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers on whether a Tunisia passport needs a visa for each destination above.
Is Japan visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for the length of your stay.
Is South Korea visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
No traditional visa is required, but Tunisian passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to South Korea for up to Up to 90 days per visit (3-year validity). Apply for the K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) online at k-eta.go.kr — apply at least 72 hours before you fly to allow time for assessment.
Is Malaysia visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Philippines visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Hong Kong visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry.
Is Thailand visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Tunisian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Thailand for up to 15 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Sri Lanka visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
No traditional visa is required, but Tunisian passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to Sri Lanka for up to Up to 30 days (extendable; ETA valid up to 630 days for multiple visits). Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online at eta.gov.lk before you fly.
Is Cambodia visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Tunisian passport holders need an e-Visa for Cambodia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
Is Indonesia visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Tunisian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Timor-Leste visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Tunisian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
Is Bangladesh visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Tunisian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Turkey visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 60 days beyond your maximum stay.
Is Jordan visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Jordan visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
Is Iran visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Iran visa-free for up to 15 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Bahrain visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Tunisian passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 14 days. Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
Is Qatar visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Tunisian passport holders need an e-Visa for Qatar, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
Is Brazil visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Ecuador visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Suriname visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Suriname visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.
Is Barbados visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Barbados visa-free for up to 6 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
Is Haiti visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Haiti visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Dominica visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Dominica visa-free for up to 21 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
Is Fiji visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Fiji visa-free for up to 4 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
Is Vanuatu visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Vanuatu visa-free for up to 120 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
Is Micronesia visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Yes — Tunisian passport holders can enter Micronesia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
Is Palau visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Tunisian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau for up to 30 days (free), without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Tuvalu visa-free for Tunisian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Tunisian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for up to 1 month, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.