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Do Tunisia citizens need a visa for Iceland?

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Tunisia citizens need a visa to enter Iceland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Tunisia vs Iceland: passport comparison

Tunisia

36

visa-free countries

Global rank: #131 · mobility 87.9

Iceland

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #38 · mobility 166.4
20

countries both Tunisia and Iceland can enter visa-free together

Tunisia + Iceland: passport compatibility

35%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Tunisia and Iceland travel together — by entry type:

20 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
14 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
129 access differs

Where Tunisia and Iceland can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (20)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Brazil 90 days #43
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Japan 90 days #24
Malaysia 90 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Morocco 90 days #121
Palestine 90 days #193
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
South Africa 90 days #97
Turkey 90 days #94

Where to apply: Iceland has no mission in Tunisia

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
United Kingdom 2,591 km
Applications accepted in: London

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Tunisia → Iceland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

19,4%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Tunisia
+4,9 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
188,579applications filed
149,805visas issued
36,673refusals
#50strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Tunisia — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Tunisia → Iceland

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Tunisia → Iceland rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Tunisia passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Iceland: good to know

Reykjavík

Capital

Icelandic Króna (ISK)

Currency

Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+354

Calling code

Where else Tunisia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Iceland

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Tunisia citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Tunisia citizens need a visa to enter Iceland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Tunisia or Iceland?
The Iceland passport is stronger: 114 visa-free countries versus 36. Global rank: Tunisia #131, Iceland #38.
Where can Tunisia and Iceland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 20 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Iceland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Tunisia and Iceland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Tunisia passport ranking

Where else the Tunisia passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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