A call for tenders has just been launched by Tunisia for “the implementation of the e-Visa electronic visa platform”.
After several months of work, Tunisia is about to take a major step towards modernizing its visa system with the imminent implementation of an electronic visa platform, dubbed “e-Visa”.
The country has just published an international call for tenders for the design and management of this new digital platform, which aims to simplify entry procedures for foreign travelers.
The African Development Bank has funded the Tunisian State […] to finance the project to support the implementation of the national strategic plan “Tunisie Digitale 2020 – PNS TD2020″, and intends to use part of this loan to make payments under the Market for the Implementation of the Electronic Visa Platform E-Visa,” explains the document.
Candidates can submit their bids until 11:00 a.m., October 15, 2024, to the Ministry of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy of Tunisia. This initiative is part Tunisia’s efforts at boosting the tourism sector and facilitating international trade.
Nizar Ben Néji, former Minister of Communication Technologies in Tunisia, highlighted the benefits of the upcoming e-Visa System on LinkedIn:
Launch the call for tenders to implement the E-Visa Tunisia Electronic Visa:
- Bring visa services closer to foreigners who wish to enter Tunisia
- Shorten the processing time for visa applications to Tunisia
- Reduce the administrative burden on consular missions by eliminating the need to collect and process paper visa applications
- Promote tourism and investment in line with competitor countries,” explains Nizar Ben Neji.
Nationalities that are affected by the electronic visa to Tunisia
The introduction of the electronic visa platform will simplify the formalities for nationals from many countries who require a Tunisian visa at present.
Nationalities that require a visa for entry include:
- Nationals of African countries such as Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, DRC, Sierra Leone, …
- Citizens of several Asian nations, including Afghanistan (including Bangladesh), India (outside of the organized group), Pakistan, Sri Lanka and others.
- Certain Central American countries such as Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, …
- Some Middle Eastern countries (Syria, Yemen, etc.)
Many countries, including the European Union, Canada and the United States of America, offer visa exemptions for short stays in Tunisia.
