Tunisian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Tunisia for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Tunisia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Tunisia e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Tunisia visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Tunisia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Tunisia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Tunisia.
If you are looking for Tunisia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Tunisia nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Tunisia in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Toulouse: The Consulate General of Tunisia in Toulouse, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Strasbourg: The Consulate General of Tunisia in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Nice: The Consulate General of Tunisia in Nice, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Marseille: The Consulate General of Tunisia in Marseille, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lyon: The Consulate General of Tunisia in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Grenoble: The Consulate General of Tunisia in Grenoble, France (Working hours: Close now)
Tunisia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Tunisia diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Tunisia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 253,800 | N/A |
| 2009 | 280,692 | 10.60% |
| 2010 | 281,808 | 0.40% |
| 2011 | 206,856 | -26.60% |
| 2012 | 251,964 | 21.81% |
| 2013 | 264,672 | 5.04% |
| 2014 | 257,868 | -2.57% |
| 2015 | 192,924 | -25.18% |
| 2016 | 206,064 | 6.81% |
| 2017 | 253,872 | 23.20% |
| 2018 | 298,764 | 17.68% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Tunisia & France comparison
Tunisia's area is approximately 155,360 km2 (59,984 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 3.52 times bigger than Tunisia.
As of November 2025, Tunisia's population is ~12.4 million people - 53,546,514 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Tunisia & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Tunisia | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 12,445,005 | 65,991,519 | 53.5 million fewer people live in Tunisia than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 71 | 267 | Tunisia has 196 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 37 | 143 | Tunisia passport holders visit 106 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 68 | 479 | Tunisian hosts 411 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Tunisia in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Tunisia in 2018 was approximately 298,764.
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Useful Information
- Tunis to Paris: 1435.03 km (891.69 mi)
- Travel time: 2 hours 59 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025