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United States visa for Tunisian passport holders

Entry requirements for a typical one-week tourist stay. Plan your trip with your exact dates for a personalised result.

Checklist for a tourist trip

• B-1/B-2 visitor visa required

  mandatory stepDoneVerified on Oct 27, 2026

  Complete the DS-160 form and attend a consular interview. Appointment wait times can be long. According to États-Unis (Department of State): "Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to travel to the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1 visa), for tourism (B-2 visa), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2 visa)."

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  Complete the DS-160 form and attend a consular interview. Appointment wait times can be long. According to États-Unis (Department of State): "Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to travel to the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1 visa), for tourism (B-2 visa), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2 visa)."

  Expected cost:$185 – $435 · visa application feeEstimate

  USD 185 application fee, plus possibly USD 250 ("visa integrity fee") at issuance depending on the consulate.

  Indicative amount, not confirmed by an official source as of this date: check the exact fee on the official website before paying.

  Official fee not confirmed: check with the embassy or consulate of the country before paying.

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “B-1/B-2 visitor visa required”. Verified on Oct 27, 2026

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  • États-Unis (Department of State)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Oct 25, 2026

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• Possible visa bond

  to prepareDoneVerified on Oct 27, 2026

  Under a pilot programme, the consulate may require a refundable bond before issuing the visa. Check the official page to see whether the programme is still in effect.

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  Under a pilot programme, the consulate may require a refundable bond before issuing the visa. Check the official page to see whether the programme is still in effect.

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “Possible visa bond”. Verified on Oct 27, 2026

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  • États-Unis (Department of State)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Oct 25, 2026

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• Passport valid for the whole stay

  to prepareDoneVerified on Oct 28, 2026

  Travel with a passport valid for your entire stay.

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  Travel with a passport valid for your entire stay.

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “Passport valid for the whole stay”. Verified on Oct 28, 2026

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  • États-Unis (Department of State)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Oct 25, 2026

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• Declare more than $10,000 in cash or monetary instruments on arrival

  to prepareDoneVerified on Oct 28, 2026

  When you enter the United States, federal law requires you to report to customs (CBP) any amount over $10,000 in cash or monetary instruments. Carrying it is not forbidden: failing to declare it is what is penalised. If you carry no such sum, there is nothing to do.

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  When you enter the United States, federal law requires you to report to customs (CBP) any amount over $10,000 in cash or monetary instruments. Carrying it is not forbidden: failing to declare it is what is penalised. If you carry no such sum, there is nothing to do.

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “Declare more than $10,000 in cash or monetary instruments on arrival”. Verified on Oct 28, 2026

  1 source

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Oct 28, 2026

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