Visa-Free Agreement Between Tunisia and China

"Tunisia Implements Visa-Free Entry and Exit Policy for Chinese Citizens"
Tunisia, one of the prominent countries in North Africa, has implemented a visa-free entry and exit policy to facilitate the travel of Chinese citizens to the country.
Tunisia, with its strategic location in North Africa, has adopted a special policy to ease the entry and exit of Chinese citizens. Under this policy, Chinese nationals wishing to visit Tunisia will be able to enter and exit the country without requiring a visa.
PRIVILEGE POLICY FROM TUNISIA TO CHINESE
The Chinese Embassy in Tunisia announced on October 7, 2023, that the Tunisian government has decided to implement a visa-free entry and exit policy for Chinese arriving in the country. The Chinese Embassy announced that according to the regulations of the Tunisian government, the applied visa-free policy applies to Chinese individuals or groups entering Tunisia from China or abroad.
"Europe's Backyard"
Tunisia, located in North Africa and bordering the Mediterranean, is often referred to as 'Europe's Backyard.' While Tunisia's decision to welcome Chinese citizens may bring some financial benefits to the country in the short term, it could lead to a long-term increase in the number of Chinese settlers and potentially result in a situation similar to the Chinese presence in other African countries—an issue often referred to as the "Chinese invasion." Experts view this as a facilitation of China's hegemony in Tunisia. Additionally, it underscores Tunisia's strategic importance to China as a gateway to Europe.
APPROXIMATELY 40% INCREASE IN CHINESE NUMBERS
Tunisia implemented a visa-free entry policy for Chinese citizens in 2017, leading to an approximately 40% increase in the number of Chinese visitors by 2019. However, this policy was suspended due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
GREAT POTENTIAL OF THE CHINESE MARKET FOR TUNISIA
Officials from the Tunisian Ministry of Tourism have previously emphasized the significant potential of the Chinese market for Tunisia and expressed their hope to attract more Chinese tourists to the country.