Where do Tunisian passport holders apply for a United States visa?

You complete the official application form online, then attend an appointment in person at U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the applicant's country of residence to give your biometrics and hand in your documents.

Tunisia passport visa for United States (tourism)

Q: Do Tunisian passport holders need a visa for United States?

Yes. Tunisian passport holders need a visa to visit United States for tourism. Since April 2, 2026, a visa bond applies. If you are otherwise eligible for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa, the consular officer will require a bond of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 before issuing it. The visa may be single or multiple entry, valid for 3 to 12 months, and you must enter and leave through a commercial airport. Paying the bond does not guarantee a visa. Country list last confirmed against the State Department list updated May 13, 2026.

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Since April 2, 2026, a visa bond applies. If you are otherwise eligible for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa, the consular officer will require a bond of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 before issuing it. The visa may be single or multiple entry, valid for 3 to 12 months, and you must enter and leave through a commercial airport. Paying the bond does not guarantee a visa. Country list last confirmed against the State Department list updated May 13, 2026.

Tunisian passport holders need a visa to visit United States for tourism.

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Fees and timing

Visa fee	USD 185

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Why we say this

8 CFR 217.2(a); visa bond under 22 CFR Part 41, 91 FR 48757
Verified on October 31, 2026 (1 day ago).

How applying works

Gather your documents

8 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

PhotographValid passportBank statementsEvidence of employment or family tiesTravel insuranceProof of onward travel arrangementsVisa application formApplication fee payment receipt

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Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

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Pay the USD 185 visa fee

Paid at U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the applicant's country of residence.

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the applicant's country of residence.

Then the consulate decides

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Requirements last updated October 2026.

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United States visa requirements for Tunisian passport holders