How can Tunisian diaspora vote from abroad?

Comment la diaspora tunisienne peut-elle voter depuis l'etranger?

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

Short Answer

Tunisians abroad can vote in presidential, legislative elections and referendums. Registration: automatic if registered at consulate, or online via ISIE. Polling stations at embassies/consulates on election day. Diaspora has dedicated parliamentary seats (18 seats out of 161). Documents needed: Tunisian ID card or passport. ISIE (Instance Superieure Independante pour les Elections) manages overseas voting. Turnout: ~30% historically.

Version francaise

Vote aux presidentielles, legislatives et referendums. Inscription automatique si enregistre au consulat. 18 sieges parlementaires dedies a la diaspora. Documents: CIN ou passeport. ISIE gere le vote a l'etranger.

Sources & Evidence

The Tunisian diaspora is estimated at 1.7 million people

La diaspora tunisienne est estimee a 1,7 million de personnes

estimate
OTE (Office des Tunisiens a l'Etranger) 2024-01-01 — 2026-12-31 1700000 personnes

Limitations & Caveats

Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.

Review & Confidence

Last reviewed2026-04-08
Expires2026-09-30
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Author & Reviewer

Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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