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Do Tunisia citizens need a visa for Spain?

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

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Tunisia vs Spain: passport comparison

Tunisia

36

visa-free countries

Global rank: #131 · mobility 87.9

Spain

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #2 · mobility 172.3
22

countries both Tunisia and Spain can enter visa-free together

Tunisia + Spain: passport compatibility

30%

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

Where Tunisia and Spain travel together — by entry type:

22 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
11 both e-visa / eTA
10 both need a visa
137 access differs

Where Tunisia and Spain 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 (22)

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
Senegal 90 days #141
Seychelles 90 days #58
South Africa 90 days #97
Turkey 90 days #94
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Your odds of getting the visa: Tunisia → Spain

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.

27,9%
of Spain visa applications refused in Tunisia
+13,4 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
7,346applications filed
4,769visas issued
2,049refusals
#50strictest of 118 countries
Where Spain visa applications are filed: Tunis

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 → Spain

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 → Spain 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 →

Spain: good to know

Madrid

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+34

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Tunisia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Spain

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 Spain?
Tunisia citizens need a visa to enter Spain. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Tunisia or Spain?
The Spain passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 36. Global rank: Tunisia #131, Spain #2.
Where can Tunisia and Spain citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 22 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Spain?
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 Spain?
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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