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Tunisian passport holders need a prepaid UAE tourist visa before travelling to Dubai. No visa on arrival. The process is fully online : no embassy visit, no interview, no appointment needed. Apply from Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Kairouan, Bizerte, Monastir or anywhere in Tunisia.
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Tunisia is on the UAE visa-required list. No visa on arrival. No visa-free entry. A UAE tourist visa must be approved and in your possession before your departure date. Airlines check visa validity at check-in. The entire application process is online : no embassy visit or appointment in Tunisia is needed.
Source: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2026Tunisian citizens need a UAE tourist visa to visit Dubai. No visa on arrival. No interview, no embassy visit, no appointment. Apply online: submit a colour copy of your Tunisian passport bio page (all 4 corners visible, min 6 months validity) and a white background photograph. No UAE agency visit needed from Tunisia. Processing: 4 to 8 hours express or 2 to 4 working days standard. UAE does not process on Saturday or Sunday. Visa types: 30-day single entry, 60-day single entry (most booked), 30-day multiple entry. Cost from TND 643 express or lower for standard. Approved visa delivered by email as PDF. Official UAE visa authority: icp.gov.ae and smart.gdrfad.gov.ae.
A confirmed return or onward ticket may be requested during processing. For business trip applications, an invitation letter from a UAE company may occasionally be needed. Our team advises after reviewing your application.
Submit your documents online: send your Tunisian passport copy and white background photo along with your travel dates. Apply from any city in Tunisia : Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Kairouan, Bizerte or elsewhere. No UAE embassy visit and no Tunisian agency visit needed.
Select your visa type and processing speed: 30-day or 60-day, single or multiple entry, and express or standard processing depending on when you travel.
Pay securely online: international Visa and Mastercard are accepted. See the payment methods note below if your Tunisian bank card does not have international payment activated.
Receive your visa by email: the approved UAE e-visa arrives as a PDF. Save it to your phone or print it. Present at check-in and at UAE immigration on arrival in Dubai.
Payment is processed online in AED. International Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards are accepted. Most Tunisian banks issue debit cards that can be activated for international online payments (look for the Visa or Mastercard symbol on your card).
If your Tunisian bank card does not support international online payments: use a card from an international bank account, use a family member or friend's card, or contact our team to arrange an alternative payment method.
The Tunisian dinar (TND) is a non-convertible currency and cannot be used directly for international payments. All transactions are in AED. USD approximate equivalents are shown at checkout for reference.
UAE does not process on Saturday or Sunday. UAE working days are Monday to Thursday (full day) and Friday until 12:00 PM UAE time. Applications submitted on Friday after 12:00 PM UAE time enter the Monday queue. Plan around the UAE working week if your travel is time-sensitive.
No grace period: since October 2024, UAE tourist visas carry zero grace period. Overstay fines begin from TND 40 per day from the first day after expiry. Apply for a UAE tourist visa extension before the expiry date if you need more time.
| Visa duration | Entry type | Price | Processing | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | Single entry | TND 401 ~ 134 USD |
2 to 4 working days | PDF by email All fees included |
| 60 Days Most booked | Single entry | TND 562 ~ 188 USD |
2 to 4 working days | PDF by email All fees included |
| 30 Days | Multiple entry | TND 807 ~ 270 USD |
2 to 4 working days | PDF by email All fees included |
| Visa duration | Entry type | Price | Processing | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | Single entry | TND 643 ~ 215 USD |
4 to 8 hours | PDF by email All fees included |
| 60 Days Most booked | Single entry | TND 804 ~ 269 USD |
4 to 8 hours | PDF by email All fees included |
| 30 Days | Multiple entry | TND 969 ~ 324 USD |
4 to 8 hours | PDF by email All fees included |
The UAE tourist visa is a single document covering all seven emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain. There is no separate visa for individual emirates. Tourism, family visits and short business meetings are all covered. The UAE tourist visa does not permit employment.
UAE immigration may ask Tunisian visitors to show they can financially support themselves during their stay. The amount informally cited is AED 3,000 per person (approximately TND 2,400). This is a discretionary check by immigration officers on arrival : it is not a formal written visa condition and does not appear on your visa or application.
In practice, carrying a confirmed return ticket and a hotel booking alongside your visa is the strongest combination. Bank statements showing adequate funds may also be requested. Carrying AED 3,000 in cash is not required.
The PAA data for this page includes several questions about Tunisian passport visa-free access. The clear answers:
Strongest access in Africa (most sub-Saharan countries), Turkey (90 days visa-free), Malaysia, Jordan, Morocco, and several Arab countries. Japan requires a visa for Tunisian passport holders. Italy and all EU Schengen countries require a Schengen visa. Mexico requires a visa for Tunisians. The UAE is on the visa-required list. Source: Henley Passport Index and IATA, 2026.
Tunisian passport visa-free access counts change regularly as Tunisia signs new bilateral agreements. Always verify current requirements with the relevant embassy or official immigration portal before you travel to any destination.
Some people searching this page ask why Tunisia appears on travel advisory lists from certain Western governments, and whether this affects UAE visa applications.
Travel advisory lists issued by other countries (such as UK government advisories for parts of Tunisia) have no effect on UAE visa applications for Tunisian nationals. UAE immigration evaluates applications based on UAE law and the individual application : not based on third-country travel advisories. Tunisian passport holders apply for and receive UAE tourist visas on exactly the same basis as other nationalities on the visa-required list.
Arabiers processes UAE tourist visas for people travelling to Dubai. Tunisia visa applications for UAE residents are handled by the Tunisian Embassy in Abu Dhabi or licensed Dubai agencies that specialise in Tunisian visas.
Yes. Tunisian passport holders need a UAE tourist visa before travelling to Dubai. No visa on arrival is available. The application is fully online : no embassy visit, no interview, no appointment in Tunisia is needed. Source: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2026.
Yes. The application is entirely online. No embassy visit, no appointment, no in-person document submission are required. Apply from Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Kairouan, Bizerte, Monastir or any city in Tunisia. Submit documents online, pay, and receive the approved visa by email as a PDF.
No. The UAE tourist visa application for Tunisian nationals requires no interview, no appointment at a visa centre, and no in-person interaction. The entire process is online. There is no UAE embassy in Tunisia that handles tourist visa interviews.
Express processing: TND 643 (30-day single entry, approximately USD 215), TND 804 (60-day single entry), TND 969 (30-day multiple entry). Standard processing is available at lower cost (subject to confirmation). All prices are all-inclusive : no hidden charges at checkout.
There is no 7-day or 14-day UAE tourist visa in the standard Arabiers product range for Tunisian applicants. The minimum available duration is 30 days. A 30-day visa allows a stay of up to 30 days from the date you first enter the UAE.
Yes. A 60-day single-entry UAE tourist visa is available and is the most commonly booked option for Tunisian travellers. It allows a continuous stay of up to 60 days from the date of first entry. Express processing (4 to 8 hours): TND 804. Standard processing: TND 562 (subject to confirmation).
Express: 4 to 8 hours on UAE working days. Standard: 2 to 4 working days. UAE working days are Monday to Thursday and Friday until 12:00 PM UAE time (GMT+4). Tunisia is GMT+1 : submit before approximately 9:00 AM Tunis time on a working day to reach UAE before the 12:00 PM express cutoff. No processing on Saturday or Sunday.
Two documents: (1) colour copy of Tunisian passport bio page : all four corners visible, valid for at least 6 months from travel date; (2) colour photo with white background, taken within last 3 months. A return ticket may also be requested.
Yes. Express processing delivers the approved visa within 4 to 8 hours on a UAE working day. Submit before 9:00 AM Tunis time (12:00 PM UAE time) on Monday to Thursday, or before 9:00 AM Tunis time on Friday (until 12:00 PM UAE time only). UAE does not process on Saturday or Sunday. For travel within 24 hours, submit as early as possible on a UAE working day.
International Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards are accepted. Tunisian bank cards with international payment activation (cards bearing the Visa or Mastercard symbol) work directly. If your Tunisian card does not support international online payments, use an international bank card or contact our team for alternative payment options. All transactions are in AED. The Tunisian dinar cannot be used for direct international payments.
Four types: 30-day single entry (short trips), 60-day single entry (most booked), 30-day multiple entry (leave and return within validity), and express versions of each. Tourism, family visits, and short business meetings are all covered by the UAE tourist visa. A separate business visa is not required for short-stay business activities.
UAE immigration provides official mobile apps: the GDRFA Dubai app (available on iOS and Android) allows status tracking and some application services, and the ICP Smart Services app (icp.gov.ae) provides federal visa services. For the most simple application from Tunisia, applying through a licensed UAE visa agency online is the most reliable route : the process works from any browser or phone without a specific app.
UAE immigration may ask Tunisian visitors to show sufficient funds for their stay. The informally cited figure is AED 3,000 per person (approximately TND 2,400). This is a discretionary check by immigration officers on arrival : not a formal visa condition or application requirement. A confirmed return ticket, hotel booking and a bank card with accessible funds satisfies this in practice.
As of 2026, Tunisian passport holders can travel visa-free to approximately 65 to 70 countries. Strongest access in Africa (most sub-Saharan countries), Turkey (90 days), Malaysia, Jordan and several Arab countries. Japan, Italy (Schengen), Mexico, the UK and the UAE all require a visa. Source: Henley Passport Index, 2026.
UAE nationals enter Tunisia visa-free for 90 days. Indian, Pakistani and other nationalities in the UAE need a Tunisia tourist visa from the Tunisian Embassy in Abu Dhabi or a licensed Dubai visa agency. Embassy fee approximately USD 40 (TND 120). Processing 7 to 15 working days. No fast-track option currently available.
No. Travel advisories issued by other governments (such as UK or EU advisories about parts of Tunisia) have no effect on UAE visa applications for Tunisian nationals. UAE immigration evaluates applications based on UAE law and the individual application only. Tunisian nationals are treated the same as all other nationalities on the UAE visa-required list.
Key 2026 updates: (1) the grace period on UAE tourist visas was removed in October 2024 : overstay fines begin from TND 40 per day from the first day after expiry with no warning; (2) UAE expanded its paid on-arrival programme in June 2026 to include nationals of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Kenya and South Africa when holding qualifying residency permits (this does not apply to Tunisian nationals); (3) Dubai airports activated 122 biometric Smart Gates in February 2026. For most Tunisian passport holders, the entry rules remain the same: prepaid UAE tourist visa required, applied for online before travel.
