Embassy
Embassy of Tunisia, Nouakchott
Nouakchott
Tunisia visa requirements for Mauritanian citizens
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa for Tunisia. Show your passport at the border.
Passport
MRT
Mauritania
Going to
TUN
Tunisia
No visa needed
People from listed countries can visit without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
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 not required For your passport90-day visa-free visitPeople from listed countries can visit without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check with your Tunisian consulate before you travel.
- Show your travel document when you arrive.
Documents required
- Travel document
- The list is old and may not include every country that qualifies.
- Check whether your travel document qualifies, even if your country is listed.
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
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Mauritania
- Plugs C EAdapter for some
- MoneyTND د.ت
- Time+1h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageArabicSpoken at home too
- 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 Africa passports
Going to Tunisia
Easier trips nearby
Places close to Tunisia with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Do mauritanian citizens need a visa for Tunisia?
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa for Tunisia. Show your passport at the border.
Do tunisian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Tunisian citizens do not need a visa for Mauritania. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Tunisia?
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso Cape Verde, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Tunisia are easier for mauritanian citizens?
Algeria, Libya, Benin, Burkina Faso Cape Verde, and 3 more let mauritanian 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 Mauritania passport?
It ranks #82 and reaches 50 destinations without applying ahead.
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