🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates visa requirements for Tunisian citizens

Entry rules for Tunisia passport holders

Before traveling to United Arab Emirates, Tunisian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official United Arab Emirates government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official United Arab Emirates immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Tunisian passport ranks #126 worldwide, opening 70 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (36 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). United Arab Emirates is not among them — it is one of the 93 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

The reverse trip is easier: Emirati citizens can enter Tunisia visa-free · 90 days.

Across Western Asia as a whole, 5 of 17 destinations are open to Tunisian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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