Tunisia prepares to set up its e-Visa platform

A call for tenders has just been launched by Tunisia for “the implementation of the e-Visa electronic visa platform”.

After several months of work, Tunisia is about to take a major step towards modernizing its visa system with the imminent implementation of an electronic visa platform, dubbed “e-Visa”.

The country has just published an international call for tenders for the design and management of this new digital platform, which aims to simplify entry procedures for foreign travelers.

“The Tunisian State has received funding from the African Development Bank […] to finance the project to support the implementation of the national strategic plan “Tunisie Digitale 2020 – PNS TD2020”, and intends to use part of this loan to make payments under the Market for the Implementation of the Electronic Visa Platform E-Visa,” explains the document.

Candidates have until 11:00 a.m. on October 15, 2024 to submit their bids to the Ministry of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy of Tunisia.

This initiative is part of the Tunisian government’s efforts to boost the tourism sector and facilitate international trade.

“Bringing visa-issuing services closer to foreigners wishing to enter Tunisia”

On LinkedIn, the recent former Minister of Communication Technologies, Nizar Ben Neji, highlights the various advantages of the upcoming e-Visa system in Tunisia:

“Launch of the call for tenders for the implementation of the E-Visa Tunisia Electronic Visa platform, which will:

• Bring visa-granting services closer to foreigners wishing to enter Tunisia
• Shorten processing times for visa applications for Tunisia
• Relieve consular missions of the onerous administrative tasks involved in collecting and processing paper visa applications
• Promote tourism and investment in line with competitor countries,” explains Nizar Ben Neji.

Nationalities concerned by the electronic visa for Tunisia

The introduction of this electronic visa platform will simplify formalities for nationals of many countries who currently require a visa to travel to Tunisia.

Among the nationalities requiring a visa to enter the country are :

• Nationals of African countries such as Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, DRC, Sierra Leone, …
• Citizens of several Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India (outside the organized group), Pakistan, Sri Lanka, etc.
• Certain Central American countries such as Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, …
• Some Middle Eastern countries (Syria, Yemen, etc.)

However, many countries offer visa exemption for short stays in Tunisia, in particular those of the European Union, Canada, the United States, and several Gulf states.