Notice on the Exemption of Fingerprints Collection for Short-term Visa Applicants

In order to further facilitate visa applicants, from September 2, 2024, to December 31, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia will exempt fingerprints collection for all short-term visa applicants who apply for single or double entry (duration of stay within 180 days).

Please be noted that fingerprints are not required for:

  1. Children under 14 years old and adults over 70 years old.
  2. Applicants holding a diplomatic passport or eligible for application of diplomatic, service or courtesy visa of China.
  3. Applicants who suffer from ten fingers mutilation or whose fingerprints cannot be collected.