Visa Information

Overview

All citizens of Tunisia are required to apply for a visa before entering Germany and/or other countries under the Schengen agreement. Before applying, please ensure you understand your particular ‘purpose of visit’. Schengen visas must be applied for at the respective Embassy/Consulate of the country of your main destination. Your main destination will be the Schengen country where your duration of stay exceeds all others. Due to this, when traveling to more than one Schengen country, you should submit your application to the Embassy/Consulate representing the country of your main destination. In case of equal stay, you have to submit your application to the mission of the Schengen country representing your first port of entry.

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Germany Visa Application Centre shall be levied a non-refundable service charge in addition to the Visa Fee.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:

• Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
• Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
• School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
• Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)

* Only for an applicant whose fingerprints have already been collected within the last 59 months.

All payments will be collected in Tunisian Dinar (cash only) as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash only. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Business Visa Checklist

To download a form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be shut

For further details with samples Click Here

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.

Processing Time

Upon submission of visa application, it is delivered to the Embassy for assessment on next working day morning.

The Embassy checks the application and usually reaches a decision within 15 calendar days after having submitted the application.

During this time your passport has to be kept by the Embassy and it is not possible to return it. In emergency, the passport can be returned, but then the visa-application cannot be further processed.

Download Form

You can now fill your application form for a Schengen visa directly on your computer and then print it along with the barcode on the last page at videx.diplo.de

Guidelines for online Visa Application Form (VIDEX)

Visa Application form can be also downloaded and printed from the link below in PDF format. Form is also available at the Visa Application Centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form

Overview

Business visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for business purposes. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days.

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Germany Visa Application Centre shall be levied a non-refundable service charge in addition to the Visa Fee.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:

• Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
• Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
• School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
• Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)

* Only for an applicant whose fingerprints have already been collected within the last 59 months.

All payments will be collected in Tunisian Dinar (cash only) as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash only. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Business Visa Checklist

To download a form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be shut

For further details with samples Click Here

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.

Processing Time

Upon submission of visa application, it is delivered to the Embassy for assessment on next working day morning.

The Embassy checks the application and usually reaches a decision within 15 calendar days after having submitted the application.

During this time your passport has to be kept by the Embassy and it is not possible to return it. In emergency, the passport can be returned, but then the visa-application cannot be further processed.

Download Form

You can now fill your application form for a Schengen visa directly on your computer and then print it along with the barcode on the last page at videx.diplo.de

Guidelines for online Visa Application Form (VIDEX)

Visa Application form can be also downloaded and printed from the link below in PDF format. Form is also available at the Visa Application Centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form

Overview

This visa is applicable in case you are travelling to Germany for visiting your family members or friends. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Germany Visa Application Centre shall be levied a non-refundable service charge in addition to the Visa Fee.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:

• Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
• Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
• School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
• Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)

* Only for an applicant whose fingerprints have already been collected within the last 59 months.

All payments will be collected in Tunisian Dinar (cash only) as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash only. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Family / Friend Visit Visa Checklist

To download a form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be shut

For further details with samples Click Here

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.

Processing Time

Upon submission of visa application, it is delivered to the Embassy for assessment on next working day morning.

The Embassy checks the application and usually reaches a decision within 15 calendar days after having submitted the application.

During this time your passport has to be kept by the Embassy and it is not possible to return it. In emergency, the passport can be returned, but then the visa-application cannot be further processed.

Download Form

You can now fill your application form for a Schengen visa directly on your computer and then print it along with the barcode on the last page at videx.diplo.de

Guidelines for online Visa Application Form (VIDEX)

Visa Application form can be also downloaded and printed from the link below in PDF format. Form is also available at the Visa Application Centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form

Overview

This category applies to applicants who wish to visit Germany for medical treatment. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days.

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Germany Visa Application Centre shall be levied a non-refundable service charge in addition to the Visa Fee.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:

• Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
• Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
• School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
• Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)

* Only for an applicant whose fingerprints have already been collected within the last 59 months.

All payments will be collected in Tunisian Dinar (cash only) as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash only. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Medical Treatment Visa Checklist

To download a form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be shut

For further details with samples Click Here

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.

Processing Time

Upon submission of visa application, it is delivered to the Embassy for assessment on next working day morning.

The Embassy checks the application and usually reaches a decision within 15 calendar days after having submitted the application.

During this time your passport has to be kept by the Embassy and it is not possible to return it. In emergency, the passport can be returned, but then the visa-application cannot be further processed.

Download Form

You can now fill your application form for a Schengen visa directly on your computer and then print it along with the barcode on the last page at videx.diplo.de

Guidelines for online Visa Application Form (VIDEX)

Visa Application form can be also downloaded and printed from the link below in PDF format. Form is also available at the Visa Application Centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form

Overview

This category applies to applicants who wish to visit Germany for short Study / Research / Internship. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days.

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Germany Visa Application Centre shall be levied a non-refundable service charge in addition to the Visa Fee.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:

• Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
• Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
• School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
• Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)

* Only for an applicant whose fingerprints have already been collected within the last 59 months.

All payments will be collected in Tunisian Dinar (cash only) as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash only. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Study / Research / Internship Visa Checklist

To download a form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be shut

For further details with samples Click Here

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.

Processing Time

Upon submission of visa application, it is delivered to the Embassy for assessment on next working day morning.

The Embassy checks the application and usually reaches a decision within 15 calendar days after having submitted the application.

During this time your passport has to be kept by the Embassy and it is not possible to return it. In emergency, the passport can be returned, but then the visa-application cannot be further processed.

Download Form

You can now fill your application form for a Schengen visa directly on your computer and then print it along with the barcode on the last page at videx.diplo.de

Guidelines for online Visa Application Form (VIDEX)

Visa Application form can be also downloaded and printed from the link below in PDF format. Form is also available at the Visa Application Centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of their visit to Germany the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Germany Visa Application Centre shall be levied a non-refundable service charge in addition to the Visa Fee.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:

• Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
• Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
• School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
• Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)

* Only for an applicant whose fingerprints have already been collected within the last 59 months.

All payments will be collected in Tunisian Dinar (cash only) as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash only. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Tourist Visa Checklist

To download a form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be shut

For further details with samples Click Here

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.

Processing Time

Upon submission of visa application, it is delivered to the Embassy for assessment on next working day morning.

The Embassy checks the application and usually reaches a decision within 15 calendar days after having submitted the application.

During this time your passport has to be kept by the Embassy and it is not possible to return it. In emergency, the passport can be returned, but then the visa-application cannot be further processed.

Download Form

You can now fill your application form for a Schengen visa directly on your computer and then print it along with the barcode on the last page at videx.diplo.de

Guidelines for online Visa Application Form (VIDEX)

Visa Application form can be also downloaded and printed from the link below in PDF format. Form is also available at the Visa Application Centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form

Overview

This visa is applicable in case you are travelling to Germany for visiting Trade Fairs. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days.

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Germany Visa Application Centre shall be levied a non-refundable service charge in addition to the Visa Fee.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:

• Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
• Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
• School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
• Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)

* Only for an applicant whose fingerprints have already been collected within the last 59 months.

All payments will be collected in Tunisian Dinar (cash only) as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash only. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Trade Fair Visit Visa Checklist

To download a form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be shut

For further details with samples Click Here

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.

Processing Time

Upon submission of visa application, it is delivered to the Embassy for assessment on next working day morning.

The Embassy checks the application and usually reaches a decision within 15 calendar days after having submitted the application.

During this time your passport has to be kept by the Embassy and it is not possible to return it. In emergency, the passport can be returned, but then the visa-application cannot be further processed.

Download Form

You can now fill your application form for a Schengen visa directly on your computer and then print it along with the barcode on the last page at videx.diplo.de

Guidelines for online Visa Application Form (VIDEX)

Visa Application form can be also downloaded and printed from the link below in PDF format. Form is also available at the Visa Application Centre (free of charge).

Schengen Visa Application Form