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Travel Without a Visa: 66 destinations accessible with the Tunisian passport

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunisian passport holders can access 66 destinations worldwide without a prior traditional visa, according to the 2026 Henley Passport Index.
  • This access is facilitated through visa exemptions, visas on arrival, e-visas, or online travel authorizations.
  • Tunisia ranks 69th globally in the index, with its travel accessibility primarily focused on Africa and Asia.

Holders of a Tunisian passport can travel to 66 destinations globally without needing a traditional visa obtained in advance, according to the 2026 Henley Passport Index. This accessibility is achieved through various means, including visa exemptions, visas issued upon arrival, electronic visas (e-visas), or online travel authorizations.

The index places Tunisia at the 69th position worldwide, indicating a significant level of international mobility for its citizens. While this ranking positions Tunisia ahead of several regional countries, it remains behind passports that offer broader international travel freedom. The accessibility is notably concentrated towards destinations within Africa and Asia.

On the African continent, Tunisian passport holders can enter numerous countries without prior consular formalities. Many African nations offer simplified procedures upon arrival or online. Specific African destinations include Algeria, Benin, Botswana (e-visa), Burundi (visa on arrival), Cameroon (e-visa), Chad (visa on arrival), Comoros (visa on arrival), Ivory Coast, Djibouti (visa on arrival), Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia (visa on arrival), Gabon (e-visa), Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau (visa on arrival), Kenya, Libya, Madagascar (visa on arrival), Malawi (e-visa), Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco (AVE), Mozambique (visa on arrival), Namibia (visa on arrival), Niger, Nigeria (e-visa), Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles (AVE), Sierra Leone (visa on arrival), Somalia (visa on arrival), South Africa, South Sudan (e-visa), Tanzania (visa on arrival), Togo (e-visa), Uganda (e-visa), Zambia (e-visa), and Zimbabwe (e-visa).

In Asia and the Middle East, Tunisians also have access to a considerable number of destinations. These include Bahrain (e-visa), Bhutan (e-visa), Cambodia (visa on arrival), Hong Kong, Indonesia (visa on arrival), Iran, Japan, Jordan (visa on arrival), Kazakhstan (e-visa), Kyrgyzstan (e-visa), Laos (visa on arrival), Lebanon (visa on arrival), Macau (visa on arrival), Malaysia, Maldives (visa on arrival), Nepal (visa on arrival), Oman (e-visa), Pakistan (e-visa), Philippines, Qatar (e-visa), Singapore (e-visa), South Korea (AVE), Sri Lanka (AVE), Tajikistan (visa on arrival), and Thailand.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.