Tunisia Travel Guide

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Passports and Visas

All visitors must hold documents and tickets for return or onward travel. Visas for Australians and South Africans can be obtained on arrival, incurring a fee of 3 dinars. Passports should be valid for at least 6 months before traveling to Tunisia. However, it is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

Americans

US nationals may stay for up to four months without a visa.

UK Nationals

UK passport holders, irrespective of passport endorsement or national status, may enter Tunisia and stay for up to three months without a visa.

Canadians

Canadians do not require a visa for stays of up to three months.

Australians

Australians require a visa for entry into Tunisia. Visas may be obtained on arrival, allowing for a stay of up to three months.

South Africans

South African citizens need a visa to enter Tunisia. A visa may be issued on arrival and allows for a stay of up to 30 days.

Irish Nationals

Irish nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to three months.

New Zealanders

New Zealand nationals require a visa for entry into Tunisia.

Healthcare

No vaccinations are recommended for Tunisia and no serious health risks exist, but all travelers are required to show a yellow fever certificate if coming from an infected area. Travelers' diarrhoea and other parasitic infections may be contracted, but is unlikely in the modern seaside resorts. Visitors traveling outside these resorts should ensure they drink only boiled, purified water and eat well-cooked food. All medical expenses must be paid for immediately after treatment in Tunisia, and costs can be quite high. The availability of medication is limited. Visitors should bring adequate supplies of their own medication. Health insurance is a necessity.

Safety

*As of January 2011, travel to Tunisia is not advised to to political turmoil. There is ongoing unrest and violence as protesters demand the resignation of officials associated with the old regime. Most carriers are not flying to Tunisia at present, and tour companies have cancelled scheduled excursions. Tourists have been evactuated from the country. Visitors should be vigilant and keep a check on official travel advice.

There is little violent crime, but petty theft and pick pocketing does occur. An increase in bag snatching has been noted in tourist areas and visitors are advised to keep bags close at all times. Travelers are advised to avoid the border areas with Algeria, and be extra cautious if traveling alone in the southern desert areas.