Embassy
Embassy of Malta in Tunisia
avenue de la Bourse, Tunis
Tunisia visa requirements for Maltese citizens
Maltese citizens do not need a visa for Tunisia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
MLT
Malta
Going to
TUN
Tunisia
No visa needed
Just show your passport at the border.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
ID card valid on organized tours
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Tunisia.
Ways into Tunisia
Check whether you need a visa before you travel.
Visa requiredVisitor visaApply through your Tunisian consulate if you need a visa to visit.
- Processing
- 20 days
How to apply
- Contact the Tunisian consulate for where you live.
- Fill in and sign the forms.
- Gather the required documents.
- Submit your application and pay the fee.
Documents required
- Signed application forms
- 1 photo
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport photo-page copy
- Residence permit valid 6 months
- Hotel booking or approved host certificate
- Host ID copy, if staying privately
- Processing takes at least 20 days, but may take longer.
- You do not get the fee back if your application is refused.
Visa requiredVisitor visa via LondonThis is an embassy route for visitors who need a visa.
How to apply
- Check that the embassy can accept your application.
- Follow its local application steps.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 3 months
- Hotel booking
Sources (11)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Foreign Ministry E-CONSULAT — Visa application
- Embassy of Tunisia in Washington — Visa Services
- Washington embassy — linked visa information and application; dated exemption list
- Tunisian Embassy in London — Visa Services
- Consulate of Tunisia in Hamburg — information for foreign nationals
- Ministry of Justice — legal summary of foreign-national entry and residence
- Ministry of Social Affairs — foreign resident and worker guide
- Tunisian Agency for Technical Cooperation — international student guidance
- Tunisian National Tourism Office — entry formalities
- Presidency of Government — electronic visa project announcement, 23 May 2024
- Ministry of Communication Technologies — unsuccessful electronic visa platform tender result
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Malta
- Plugs C EAdapter needed
- MoneyTND د.ت
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageArabic
- Emergency197 police190 ambulance
Planning your Tunisia trip
- El Jem amphitheatreSee a remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheatre.
- Carthage and Byrsa HillsExplore remains of ancient Carthage.
- The Tunisian desertExperience desert landscapes and culture in the south.
Scams to watch for in Tunisia
- Persistent sellers and toutsSomeone repeatedly pushes you to buy something or accept their help. Some react badly when you refuse, making you feel pressured to pay.
- Pickpocketing and theft of belongingsThieves take wallets, purses and other valuables that are easy to reach. Displaying cash or carrying accessible valuables increases your exposure.
- Theft from hotel rooms and room safesBelongings are stolen from rooms or room safes. A room safe alone does not guarantee that valuables are secure.
About Tunisia
Tunisia is the northernmost African republic, on the Mediterranean between Algeria and Libya.
- Capital
- Tunis
- Money
- Tunisian dinar (د.ت)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +216
Other Europe passports
Going to Tunisia
Easier trips nearby
Places close to Tunisia with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Do maltese citizens need a visa for Tunisia?
Maltese citizens do not need a visa for Tunisia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can maltese citizens stay in Tunisia?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do tunisian citizens need a visa for Malta?
Tunisian citizens need a visa for Malta, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Tunisia?
Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Tunisia are easier for maltese citizens?
Morocco, Egypt, Angola, Botswana Cape Verde, and 3 more let maltese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Tunisia?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Tunisia?
Tunisian dinar (د.ت). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Tunisia?
Arabic.
How strong is the Malta passport?
It ranks #6 and reaches 156 destinations without applying ahead.
Reviewed by @snuck