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Visit Tunisia from Russia
Visa-free 90-day stay for Russian passport holders. Direct seasonal charters from Moscow (DME, VKO, SVO). A Mediterranean alternative to Egypt's Red Sea — culture, beach, and Sahara in one country.
No visa required for Russia passport holders
Last verified: 16 July 2026
Official source: www.diplomatie.gov.tn
Final decision by the embassy and competent authorities — verify before travel.
Tunisia gives Russian travellers visa-free entry for stays up to 90 days — a rarity for a Mediterranean destination. Direct charter flights from Moscow (DME, VKO, SVO) operate in summer; scheduled connections via Istanbul or Doha run year-round. Russian-speaking staff is common in major Hammamet and Djerba resorts (legacy of decades of Russian tourism).
For families seeking a Mediterranean alternative to the Red Sea — sandy beaches, all-inclusive resorts, Roman heritage at Carthage and El Jem, the Sahara two hours away — Tunisia delivers all of it in one country. We arrange flights, hotels, transfers and excursions; quote within 24 hours in English or Russian on WhatsApp.
Visa-free 90 days
Russian passport holders enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days. Passport valid 3 months beyond return.
Summer charters from Moscow
Direct charters from DME, VKO and SVO to Monastir and Enfidha in summer. Year-round connections via Istanbul (4-5h total) or Doha.
Russian-speaking staff in major resorts
Hammamet, Sousse and Djerba resort hotels have Russian-speaking staff at reception and in animation teams.
All-inclusive resort tradition
Tunisia has decades of all-inclusive resort experience. Iberostar, Steigenberger and Movenpick — all run AI packages familiar to Russian families.
Culture + beach combo
Carthage, El Jem amphitheatre, Tunis Medina (UNESCO) — half-day trips from any beach resort.
Sahara accessible in 2 days
Sahara overnight excursions to Douz, Tozeur and salt lakes — sandboarding, camel trekking, oasis lunch. Two-day round trips from any coastal resort.
Hotels for Russian travellers
Iberostar Eolia Djerba
Djerba · ★★★★★ · 4.8/5
Iberostar Waves Averroes
Hammamet · ★★★★★ · 4.8/5
Steigenberger Marhaba Thalasso
Hammamet · ★★★★★ · 4.5/5
Iberostar Diar El Andalous
Sousse · ★★★★★ · 4.8/5
Iberostar Kuriat Palace
Monastir · ★★★★★ · 4.9/5
Movenpick
Sousse · ★★★★★ · 4.4/5
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FAQ
Do Russian passport holders need a visa?
No — visa-free entry for stays up to 90 days. Passport must be valid 3 months beyond return date.
How do I get to Tunisia from Russia?
Direct charter flights from Moscow (DME, VKO, SVO) operate in summer to Monastir and Enfidha. Year-round connections via Istanbul or Doha — 4-5 hours total travel.
What's the best time to visit?
May-October for beach (water 22-27°C). April and October are quieter and cheaper. Sahara excursions are best November-March.
Can I pay in roubles?
Local currency is Tunisian dinar (TND). Bring euros to exchange on arrival — best rates outside the airport. Cards (Visa/Mastercard) accepted in hotels and larger restaurants.
Is the food halal / can I get pork and alcohol?
Most restaurants serve wine and beer. Pork is rare but available in major international hotels. Tunisian cuisine is Mediterranean — fresh fish, lamb, olive oil, North African spices.
How do you handle the booking?
Initial contact via WhatsApp or contact form — we send a tailored quote in 24 hours. Payment by bank transfer or card; we issue tickets and hotel vouchers on confirmation.
Plan your Tunisia trip from Russia
Send dates — quote within 24 hours, in English or Russian on WhatsApp.
What you can do in Tunisia
Each one bookable on its own or as part of a tailored package.
Carthage archaeological half-day
We take you across the UNESCO Carthage site — Byrsa hill, Antonine Baths and the Roman theatre — with full historical context.
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Tunis Medina walking tour
A guided walk through the UNESCO-listed Tunis Medina — perfumers' souk, coppersmiths' alley, Zitouna mosque courtyard and old beylical palaces.
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Douz 4×4 desert safari & overnight
Full day plus overnight in a Bedouin tent — dune driving, dinner couscous under the stars, and a Saharan sunrise.
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Nabeul pottery workshop & market
Nabeul is Tunisia's pottery capital. Visit a family workshop, try the wheel yourself, then explore the famous Friday market.
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Tabarka coral coast & Genoese fort
Tabarka in the north-west — the Needles sea stacks, the Genoese fort on its islet, and the old coral harbour.
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Dougga Roman city day trip
Two hours from Tunis to Dougga, the best-preserved Roman city in North Africa — capitol, theatre, temple of Caelestis and Roman markets.
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Djerba to Matmata troglodyte villages
Cross from Djerba into Gabès province all the way to Matmata, where Amazigh families live in homes dug into the earth.
DetailsTunis downtown food tour
Six tasting stops between the Medina and the Ville Nouvelle — brik, lablabi, fricassé sandwiches and Arabic coffee with old-school sweets.
DetailsFrom Russia: planning a conference, incentive, or corporate trip to Tunisia?
Rinad Tours DMC hosts groups arriving from abroad: 5★ ballrooms, group flights, airport logistics, multilingual teams.
Accommodation
Hotel booking is bundled into the offer — no separate search needed. Send us the dates and we send a shortlist of trusted hotels.