Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies has announced that the public tender launched in September 2024 for the creation of the country’s electronic visa issuance platform (e-Visa) has failed to produce a winning bid.
The project, which aims to establish a fully digital platform for issuing electronic visas (e-Visa) in Tunisia, is now facing a setback that could delay its launch.
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the Ministry of Communication Technologies announced that the call for tenders launched in September 2024 for the design, development, and management of the system had not been successful, officially describing it as “unsuccessful”.
Tunisia has set its sights on developing a national e-Visa platform to simplify entry procedures into the country. The goal is to digitize the largely paper-based visa application process and make it easier for foreign visitors to enter Tunisia, an effort intended to boost the tourism sector, a key pillar of the national economy.
Launched in September 2024, the international call for tenders sought to select a contractor responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a secure platform. The project specifications also included advanced features such as online payment integration and automated document verification.
Development of the e-Visa in Tunisia: no bids deemed compliant
In an official statement released on August 26, 2025, the Ministry of Communication Technologies confirmed that the tender process did not result in any successful bids.
According to the ministry, none of the eight proposals met the essential technical and administrative requirements outlined in the specifications, and several were rejected due to non-compliance with submission guarantees.
The bidders included both Tunisian and international companies:
- Orell Füssli AG & EWM (Switzerland)
- SITA Advanced Travel Solutions (United Kingdom)
- Mühlbauer (Germany)
- MEDIANET, THINKTANK & MAVIANCE Consortium (Tunisia)
- MEDIADIFFUSION (Tunisia)
- VFS Global Tunisia SARL, VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd, NUMERYX Tunisia, VF Worldwide Holding Limited Consortium (Tunisia)
- Addinn, Aira & ELM Consortium (France)
- EY (Tunisia)
No new date has yet been announced for the launch of a fresh call for tenders.
This development is expected to delay the rollout of the e-Visa platform, which authorities had initially hoped to launch in 2025. For now, travelers required to obtain a visa to enter Tunisia must continue following the traditional application process through the country’s consulates and embassies.
