Tunisia visa requirements for Nigerian citizens
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Tunisia and must apply for it before the trip at a consulate or embassy.
- Minimum passport validity
- 3 months after departure
Last verified: 20 October 2026
How this visa is processed
Embassy of Tunisia in Abuja
A passport from Nigeria needs a visa for Tunisia. The Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks applicants to appear in person at the Tunisian embassy or consulate in their country of residence to apply and explain the reasons and circumstances of the trip. Tunisia has an embassy in Abuja, and the application is made there in person. Anyone living in another country applies at the Tunisian mission there.
Official application site →Application details verified on 20 October 2026. Sources: diplomatie.gov.tn, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia: visa page (https://www.diplomatie.gov.tn/visa), with the rule of applying at the mission in the country of residence and the "Régime de visas avec les pays tiers" list (https://back.diplomatie.gov.tn/storage/files/P5nMb6XXgrCwfKkpTn1HGTz6gglY8yKxRzvDd2Fp.pdf); and the same site's directory of Tunisian missions abroad, entry for Nigeria. Checked 20 October 2026.
Verified practical details
You'll need to apply for a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling. Here are the practical details we've verified:
Fee
Visa-exempt travellers pay no visa fee. The waiver of the entry and residence visa for three months is set out in Article 7 of Law 68-7 of 8 March 1968 on the condition of foreigners in Tunisia, for nationals of States that have signed an agreement abolishing that formality.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least three months beyond the planned date of departure from the country. A national ID card alone is not accepted for entry into Tunisia.
- Arriving by sea (ferry, cruise call with disembarkation), non-residents must show a paid hotel booking and a return ticket at the port.
- Entry and exit may only take place through the border posts designated by order of the Ministry of the Interior (Article 4 of Law 68-7).
Health insurance
Not mandatory for this destination.
When travel insurance is mandatory → Travel insurance policies ↓More Tunisia rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the Tunisia page:
Official portal: https://www.interieur.gov.tn/. Destination data verified on 17 September 2026. Sources: exteriores.gob.es (travel advice of Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation for Tunisia: visa exemption for stays under 90 days, passport validity, national ID not accepted, requirements for arrival by sea, penalties for illegal stay, currency rules and the ban on exporting dinars, areas advised against); douane.gov.tn (official portal of Tunisian Customs, "Tabac et boissons alcoolisées" and "Avez-vous quelque chose à déclarer ?": tobacco and alcohol allowances, list of goods banned on entry and exit, online currency declaration); Law No. 68-7 of 8 March 1968 on the condition of foreigners in Tunisia, Articles 4, 5, 7, 9 and 23 (Journal officiel of 8-12 March 1968; text included in the "Recueil des textes juridiques tunisiens relatifs à la migration", 2017 edition, of the National Migration Observatory, migration.nat.tn); interieur.gov.tn (portal of the Tunisian Ministry of the Interior, the authority the Border Police reports to); whc.unesco.org (World Heritage List) (checked 17 September 2026); sanidad.gob.es (Spain's Ministry of Health, "Listado de países: requisitos y recomendaciones de vacunación contra la fiebre amarilla"), who.int (WHO, "Country list: yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations") and pasteur.tn (Institut Pasteur de Tunis, the centre accredited for international vaccination): yellow fever requirement (checked 20 September 2026).
Travel insurance for Tunisia
It isn't listed as mandatory for this entry, but without insurance, medical care during the trip can get expensive.
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Things to see and do in Tunisia
Tours, skip-the-line tickets and day trips, most with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Tunisia need an electronic visa to enter Nigeria. See the Tunisia → Nigeria page.
Of the 16 passports from Western Africa that VisaRadar tracks, for travel to Tunisia 11 enter visa-free and 5 need a visa. Same result as Nigeria: Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo.
With a passport from Nigeria, in the rest of Northern Africa you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Libya; you need a visa for Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Sudan.
A passport from Nigeria ranks 179 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 41 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Tunisia?
Yes. You must apply for the visa in advance at the relevant consulate or embassy.
What minimum passport validity is required?
Passport valid for at least three months beyond the planned date of departure from the country. A national ID card alone is not accepted for entry into Tunisia.
What currency is used in Tunisia?
Tunisian Dinar (TND).
Where is the Tunisian visa applied for from Nigeria?
In person at the Embassy of Tunisia in Abuja, the Tunisian mission for the country of residence.
What do Nigerian passport holders need for the countries near Tunisia?
With a passport from Nigeria, in the rest of Northern Africa you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Libya; you need a visa for Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Sudan.
Related pages
See Tunisia requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.