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US visa requirements for Tunisia citizens (2026)

Embassy visa required. Yes. Tunisia passport holders need a visa for the United States that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Depends on embassy interview wait times.

Embassy visa required. Apply in person at the embassy, consulate or official visa center.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

US visa requirements for Tunisia citizens

Requirement
Embassy visa required
Allowed stay
Set by the embassy on your visa
Embassy processing
Depends on embassy interview wait times

Documents needed

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, unless your country is exempt under a US agreement
  • DS-160 confirmation page and visa fee receipt
  • A photo that meets the State Department photo requirements
  • Documents showing the purpose of your trip, your intent to leave the US, and your ties to your home country, such as work, family and finances

How Tunisia citizens apply for the US B-1/B-2 visitor visa

  1. Complete the online nonimmigrant visa application, form DS-160, and print the confirmation page.
  2. Pay the non-refundable visa application fee of US$185.
  3. Schedule your interview at the US embassy or consulate where you live. Wait times vary by location.
  4. Attend the interview with your passport, DS-160 confirmation, fee receipt and photo, plus documents about your trip and your ties to home.

Documents the official source asks for

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, unless your country is exempt under a US agreement
  • DS-160 confirmation page and visa fee receipt
  • A photo that meets the State Department photo requirements
  • Documents showing the purpose of your trip, your intent to leave the US, and your ties to your home country, such as work, family and finances

Official fees

ItemOfficial fee
B-1/B-2 visa application feeUS$185

Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.

Processing time and validity

  • Processing: Depends on the interview wait time at your embassy or consulate, which the State Department publishes for each location.

Common reasons US B-1/B-2 visitor visa applications are refused

Most visitor visa refusals are under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Under it, every applicant is presumed to be an intending immigrant until they show:

  • That the purpose of the trip is a permitted visitor activity, such as tourism, business meetings or medical treatment
  • That they plan to stay for a specific, limited period
  • That they have the funds to cover the trip
  • That they have a residence abroad and strong social, economic and family ties that will make them return

Recent rule changes for US

  • 2025-09-30: ESTA fee increased to US$40 under Public Law 119-21.

Good to know

  • Apply for ESTA only at esta.cbp.dhs.gov, third-party sites charge extra.
  • An approved ESTA is valid 2 years or until the passport expires.

Easier alternatives for Tunisia passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Tunisia passport than US, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
Sri LankaeTA / ETA requiredPer visa terms
Thailande-Visa requiredPer visa terms

US at a glance for travellers

  • 46 of 198 passports can enter US without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Tunisia passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 62 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Application steps, fees and documentsUS Department of State: visitor visa11 Nov 2026
Application steps, fees and documentsUS Department of State: fees for visa services11 Nov 2026
Application steps, fees and documentsUS Department of State: visa denials and Section 214(b)11 Nov 2026
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesCBP: official ESTA website23 Oct 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesFederal Register: FY2025 HR-1 fees (ESTA $40)23 Oct 2026
Official portalU.S. Department of State – visas23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, United States entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Tunisia citizens need a visa for United States?

Yes. Tunisia passport holders need a visa for the United States that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Depends on embassy interview wait times.

What documents do Tunisia passport holders need for the United States?

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, unless your country is exempt under a US agreement; DS-160 confirmation page and visa fee receipt; A photo that meets the State Department photo requirements; Documents showing the purpose of your trip, your intent to leave the US, and your ties to your home country, such as work, family and finances.

Where do Tunisia passport holders apply for a US visa?

At the embassy, consulate or official visa center of the United States that serves your place of residence, usually in person with an appointment and biometrics.

How long does a US visa take for Tunisia passport holders?

Depends on embassy interview wait times. Appointment availability varies, so start several weeks before your trip.

How much is the US visit visa fee in 2026?

The B-1/B-2 visitor visa application fee is US$185 and it is not refundable. A US$250 visa integrity fee is set out in US law (Public Law 119-21) but had not been implemented by official notice when we checked.

Why are US visitor visas refused?

Most refusals are under Section 214(b): the officer was not convinced that the applicant has strong enough ties to return home. You can reapply, ideally when your circumstances have changed.