The nationals from 20 countries, mainly eastern Europe and Africa were exempt from visa to enter Tunisian territory. The decision was announced, Friday, by the Foreign Affairs Ministry in a statement.
The nationals of the following countries are concerned by this decision : the Russian Federation, Czech Republic, Estonia, Montenegro, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia, Moldova, Australia, Singapore, New-Zealand, Iran, Costa Rica, Comoros Republic, Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Namibia, Gabon and South Africa. The profit of this decision is subject to the possession of a valid travel document and limiting the stay to three months, the statement specifies.
The Foreign Ministry explains this decision by the will to develop co-operation and strengthen Tunisia's ties with these friendly countries.
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