How to get a student visa for Tunisia?

Comment obtenir un visa etudiant pour la Tunisie?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-08 EN FR

Short Answer

Many nationalities visa-free for 90 days (EU, USA, Canada, Japan, etc.). For longer study: student residence permit (carte de sejour) at local police station within 8 days of arrival. Documents: admission letter, passport, photos, medical certificate, proof of funds (3,000-5,000 TND/year), housing proof. Duration: 1 year renewable. Cost: ~120 TND. Processing: 2-4 weeks. Work permit: students can work 20h/week with employer attestation. Visa-required nationals: apply at Tunisian embassy before travel.

Version francaise

Beaucoup de nationalites exemptees de visa (90 jours). Etudes longues: carte de sejour etudiante a la police dans les 8 jours. Documents: lettre d'admission, passeport, certificat medical, preuve de fonds. Duree: 1 an renouvelable.

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Last reviewed2026-04-08
Expires2026-09-30
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Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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