Transit Visa

[Lynn/Saif 1]

Saif's mother got this information from airline ticket place today

when i get the visa from usa embassy i pay the ticket and if the time more then 2 hours from the plane of tunisia and the other one i have to get that transit visa from france embassy or italy embassy visa

and if it b4 2 hours i dont need it

[Lynn/Saif 1]

Saif's mother got this information from airline ticket place today

when i get the visa from usa embassy i pay the ticket and if the time more then 2 hours from the plane of tunisia and the other one i have to get that transit visa from france embassy or italy embassy visa

and if it b4 2 hours i dont need it

I would rather Saif had the Transit Visa and not need it than to not have a Transit Visa and be asked for it. As I see with JBHS there is lost money and time. It is hard enough to get thru this process without additional complications.

For some reason, Italy & France are especially strict against Tunisians, which is odd for France because of the strong ties between the 2 countries. I have Iraqi and Iranian friends that had an easier time obtaining transportation here.

Let me point out there is no consistancy with Tunisia, requirements seem to change from person to person. The interview at the Embassy is a good example, one person only needed 2 photo's while another needed 3. Some asked 5 questions, another asked 20. Some asked for IM/Skype transcripts while others not asked for them. Bottom line, I would rather be prepare with more than "require or suggested" than to say "I am sure they won't ask us for that" and have more delay

[Tunisia216 2]

If your husband is coming to the US and he has a visa in his passport and he is NOT leaving the airport he does not need a transit visa. My husband traveled through Germany and France on several occasions and was in the airport over 2 hours and never required a visa. His trip here was through Germany and he was there for 6 hours without a visa - just his Tunisian passport and US visa. They knew he was immigrating. France is the same way. You can read this on most websites. The visa becomes necessary only when he's going to attempt to leave the airport.

France and Italy are strict because of the Tunisian illegals in their country. The numbers are enormous and this is why they place restrictions and act in sometimes hateful ways toward Tunisians traveling there. However the American visa in his passport will illustrate his intent to immigrate to the United States and as long as he does not attempt to exit the airport he will be alright.

[Tunisia216 2]

Let me point out there is no consistancy with Tunisia, requirements seem to change from person to person. The interview at the Embassy is a good example, one person only needed 2 photo's while another needed 3. Some asked 5 questions, another asked 20. Some asked for IM/Skype transcripts while others not asked for them. Bottom line, I would rather be prepare with more than "require or suggested" than to say "I am sure they won't ask us for that" and have more delay

The requirements are set forth by USCIS and NVC and are restated on the Tunisian Embassy website. In regards to fees, necessary forms, and photos go by the websites. In regards to evidence, it only states sufficient evidence to prove the validity or intent of your relationship. In this aspect, it never hurts to have more. In some cases when they feel the relationship is suspect they may request more information ( large age gaps, recent marriages to other foreigners that immigrated, getting married on the first trip, religious differences, etc) and in other cases they may not require any information outside of a few questions. Be prepared to avoid delays and return trips to the embassy with sufficient evidence.

[JBHS 0]

I still recommend getting transit visa. My fiance had only 5 hour layover in Paris and was not leaving the airport. He was still denied boarding in Tunisia. I think it's worth the little time and money it will take to get transit visa from France. It will be worth not having to deal with heartache of being stuck at airport and your honey still not with you. Good luck to you and Saif.

[Sarah B 26]

If your husband is coming to the US and he has a visa in his passport and he is NOT leaving the airport he does not need a transit visa. My husband traveled through Germany and France on several occasions and was in the airport over 2 hours and never required a visa. His trip here was through Germany and he was there for 6 hours without a visa - just his Tunisian passport and US visa. They knew he was immigrating. France is the same way. You can read this on most websites. The visa becomes necessary only when he's going to attempt to leave the airport.

France and Italy are strict because of the Tunisian illegals in their country. The numbers are enormous and this is why they place restrictions and act in sometimes hateful ways toward Tunisians traveling there. However the American visa in his passport will illustrate his intent to immigrate to the United States and as long as he does not attempt to exit the airport he will be alright.

Agreed 100%.

Anis had no trouble in Paris. However, I was with him, which probably lent credence to his immigration to the US.

[momof1 205]

My husband flew through Paris switching between Air Algerie and Delta with no problems whatsoever. I think it was some just bad luck for the OP as most people pass through easily.