South Africa passport to Tunisia
Visa-free · 90 days for South Africa passport holders.
South AfricaTunisiaShort stayVisa-free · 90 days
South Africa passport holders can enter Tunisia without a visa and stay up to 90 days.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Tunisia — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Tunisia's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Up to 90 days
- Tunisia passports in South Africa
- Visa-free · 90 days
- Getting in
- No application. Tunisia's border officers decide how long you get, up to 90 days, and can ask for an onward ticket and proof you can support yourself, so carry both.
Long stay
Staying in Tunisia longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored
- Investment
- Student
- Family
- Retirement
What changes
South Africa and Tunisia side by side
| South Africa | Tunisia | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Pretoria | Tunis |
| Languages | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English | Arabic, French |
| Currency | South African Rand | Tunisian Dinar |
| GDP per person (2025) | $6,598 | $4,657 |
| Population | 64.7M | 12.3M |
GDP and population: World Bank.