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Do Tunisian citizens need a visa to enter Italy?
Yes, Tunisian citizens must obtain a short-term visa before traveling to Italy for tourism or business. Without a valid visa, border authorities may deny entry, so ensure you have one before your trip.
Italy entry checklist: what Tunisian citizens need apart from a visa
Along with a visa, Tunisian citizens should have these required documents when entering Italy:
- A valid passport – Must be valid for your entire trip and beyond your departure date.
- Proof of travel plans – Such as a hotel reservation, a personal invitation, or a business travel confirmation.
- A return or onward ticket – To verify that you will leave the country within the permitted period.
- Financial proof – A bank statement, job confirmation, or other documents proving financial stability.
Applying for an Italy visa: a complete guide for Tunisians
Here’s everything Tunisians need to know about obtaining a short-term visa for Italy:
1. Register on the official visa portal
- Access the official website and fill out the E-@pplication form.
- Choose a preferred language and create an account.
2. Fill in the visa application
- Enter all required details carefully to match your passport.
- Specify your travel purpose (tourism, business, family visit) and intended stay duration.
- Provide current work or study details if applicable.
3. Print the application form
- Download and print the form with the 2D barcode after completing it.
- Ensure all pages are readable and correctly filled.
4. Collect supporting documents
- Passport – Must be valid for your entire trip and a specified period after departure.
- Photographs – 2–3 recent passport-sized photos (3.5×4.5 cm).
- Proof of travel purpose – A hotel reservation, invitation, or other relevant documentation.
- Medical insurance – Mandatory for all Schengen Area travelers (available on Visit World).
- Financial documents – Proof of funds such as bank statements or an employment letter.
- Return or onward ticket – To confirm you will leave Italy before your visa expires.
5. Submit your application
- Schedule an appointment at an Italian consulate or visa center.
- Bring all required documents, including the printed application and visa fee payment receipt.
- Submit biometric data (fingerprints) if necessary.
6. Receive your visa
- Processing times depend on demand and your travel history.
- If approved, your visa will be issued in your passport. If needed, you may be asked to attend an interview.
Italy visa for Tunisians: how much does it cost?
For adults, the short-term visa fee for Italy is about 90 EUR, though the cost may fluctuate due to exchange rates and policy updates.
Is medical insurance compulsory for traveling to Italy?
Yes, Schengen rules require travelers to have medical insurance that covers their entire visit. It helps with medical expenses and emergencies. On Visit World, Tunisian citizens can quickly find and buy the right travel insurance policy.
How long can Tunisian citizens stay in Italy with a visa?
A short-term Schengen visa (Category C) allows Tunisian citizens to stay in Italy and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. For extended stays related to work, study, or family reunification, a long-term visa (Category D) is required.
Must-visit places in Italy for travelers from Tunisia
- Bologna – A foodie’s paradise with incredible Italian cuisine, including Parmesan and traditional Bolognese pasta.
- Dolomites region – A dream destination for nature lovers, offering stunning landscapes and great hiking trails.
- Lake Como – Famous for its breathtaking scenery, luxurious lakeside villas, and peaceful ambiance.
- Verona – A medieval city filled with history and romance, featuring the legendary Juliet’s House.
- Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius – A remarkable historical site where you can explore ancient Roman ruins and hike to a volcano.
Italy visa application: what documents do Tunisians need?
To obtain a visa for Italy, Tunisian citizens must submit the following documents:
- A passport with at least two blank pages – Valid beyond the intended departure date.
- Completed application form – Filled out on the official website and printed.
- Schengen-standard photos – Usually two passport-sized photos.
- Proof of accommodation – A hotel reservation or a host invitation letter.
- Financial documentation – Bank statements, an employment letter, or proof of sufficient funds.
- Mandatory health insurance – Minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR (available via Visit World).
- Additional documents based on purpose – Travel itinerary, business meeting invitation, or family visit proof.
Depending on how you travel (by plane or by sea), there are two types of Italian transit visas:
- Italian airport transit visa (ATV).
- Italian transit visa for sailors.
They have different requirements and validity periods.
Transit visa for Italy airport
The Italian airport transit visa is valid for 24 hours only and does not allow its holder to leave the airport transit zone.
You need an Italian airport transit visa if you are stopping at an Italian airport to catch another flight and continue your journey to a destination outside the Schengen area.
However, not everyone needs a transit visa for an Italian airport.
Who needs a transit visa for an Italian airport?
You need an airport transit visa to change flights at an Italian airport if you are from the following countries:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Iran
- Iraq
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Senegal
- Syria
However, even if you are a citizen of the above countries, you may be exempted from a transit visa to Italy's airport if you meet one of the following conditions:
1. You already have a valid visa or residence permit in one of the Schengen countries or for:
- Andorra
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Cyprus
- Croatia
- Ireland
- Japan
- Romania
- San Marino
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
2. You are a family member of an EU citizen.
3. You have a diplomatic, service or special passport.
4. You are an airline crew member and a citizen of a country that is a party to the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.
Requirements for obtaining a transit visa to an Italian airport
When you apply for a transit visa to Italy airport, you must submit the following documents:
- A completed and signed application form for a Schengen visa for Italy.
- A valid passport with at least two blank pages.
- Two recent identical photos that meet the Schengen photo requirements.
- A visa issued by the country you are traveling to from Italy (if a visa is required).
- A booked airline ticket for the country you are traveling to from Italy.
- Travel medical insurance of at least 30,000 euros, all medical emergencies and the entire Schengen area.
- Paid Italian visa fee.
REMEMBER that if you want to change planes in Italy to travel to another Schengen country, you need a regular Schengen type C visa, even if your final destination is a non-Schengen country.
- Valid veterinary certificate (owner's data, description of the animal, identification and vaccination data)
- A valid rabies vaccine. If the rabies vaccination was the animal's first vaccine, it must wait 21 days before entering the country. There is no time delay for booster injections; provided there is evidence that the booster was administered before the last vaccine expired.
- Tattoo or microchip (compatible with ISO-11784 standards).
- The cage or carrier must have the owner's name, address (or designated person) and contact numbers in Italy.
- To enter the territory of Italy, the animal must be over three months old.
- To bring pets to Italy from third countries, it is NOT necessary to subject the animals to tick or echinococcus treatment.
- Police (Polizia) - 113;
- Ambulance service (Soccorso Pubblico di Emergenza) - 118;
- Carabinieri - 112;
- Rescue service (Soccorso Pubblico di Emergenza) - 113;
- Vigili del Fuoco - 115;
- "Hotline" for tourists (Easy Italia) - 039-039-039.
Foreigners need an international driving license to drive in Italy for up to six months. All driving licenses issued in the European Union are valid in Italy, even without an international driving permit. However, if you are from a non-EU country, you must have an international driving license in Italy. An international driving license is required in Italy, especially for driving licenses that are not in Italian or English.
When renting a car, you must present your international driving license along with your local driving license.
Car rental companies will require the following documents from you:
- a valid driver's license;
- international driving permit;
- a credit card;
- a visa in your passport.
- Age requirements vary from car rental company to car rental company, but the most common age is 21 years old. Some companies allow drivers to rent if they are at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license for at least one year.
For more information on driving in Italy, follow the link.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Tobacco products.
- Medicines - for personal use only.
- Items for personal use for non-commercial purposes not exceeding 430 euros when traveling by air or sea.
- Items for personal use for non-commercial purposes not exceeding 150 euros (passengers under 15 years of age).
- Non-commercial items consist of goods for personal or family use or gifts.
- Meat and dairy products not produced in EU countries, with the exception of limited quantities from Andorra, Croatia, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and small quantities of certain products from other countries.
- Species under protection and products from them (ivory, turtle shells, coral, reptile skin, wood from Amazonian forests, etc.).
- Pets must be identified, vaccinated against rabies, and have the necessary veterinary certificate;
- no more than 10 kg of meat, milk and dairy products imported from Croatia, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland;
- milk powder for infants, baby food and special medical food products may be allowed if they do not need to be stored in the refrigerator until opened.
- fish, only if it is gutted and its weight does not exceed 20 kg;
- currency - no restrictions if it is imported from an EU country. All passengers arriving from outside the EU must declare amounts exceeding 10 thousand euros or their equivalent;
- coats, fur and leather shoes made from protected species (special permit required).
- Importation of weapons, ammunition, explosives, drugs, special communications equipment, as well as plants, soil, wild animals and birds is strictly prohibited.
You can find Italian embassies around the world here: https://www.embassy-worldwide.com/country/italy/
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