Tunisia Travel Guide

Tunisia — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Other EU	Yes	No/2	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	Yes/1	Yes
British	Yes	No	Yes

Passport valid six months after return date required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months, with the following exceptions:
(a) 1. nationals of Australia who do need a visa;
(b) 2. nationals of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the Slovak Republic traveling on a recognized package holiday do not require a visa. However, if traveling independently a visa is required.
(c) 3. nationals of Cyprus do need a visa
Note: Visas are not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above if transit passengers, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport or ship or continuing their journey within 48 hours of arrival.

Visa Note

(a) All visitors must hold sufficient funds for the duration of stay. (b) 1. Nationals of Australia who do need a visa, can obtain it on arrival at the point of entry. Check with the embassy for details of length of stay. (c) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Types of Visa and Cost

Short-stay visa is £20.

Validity

Short-stay usually for stays of up to three months. For up-to-date lengths of stay, contact nearest consulate.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working Days Required

Approximately three weeks, for both postal and personal applications.

Travel Warnings

Following recent demonstrations, which culminated to the departure of the former President and interim Prime Minister, the political situation remains unstable and further unrest is possible. Tunis city center was temporarily closed to traffic on 26 February following violent demonstrations. Those planning to travel to Tunisia should monitor local newspaper reports and keep abreast of any furthter political developments. Travelers should be aware of the threat from terrorism in Tunisia.

Following police action against an armed terrorist group on 3 January 2007 the Tunisian authorities announced that 12 of the group had been killed and 15 arrested. It is believed the group were planning attacks against Western interests, including embassies. There are continuing police roadblocks at major intersections. Travelers are advised to maintain a high level of vigilance with regard to personal security while in Tunisia.

Travelers are strongly advised not to attempt to cross the border into Algeria if traveling independently. Caution is advised to those intending to travel to the southeastern Algerian provinces of Tamanrasset, Djanet and Illizi and recommended that visitors travel with a reputable tour company or an approved local guide.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

Health insurance is essential. Tunisia’s public healthcare system often provides excellent care in larger towns, but you have to pay for treatment, usually in cash. There are a few private ’polyclinics’ available in the larger towns, which function as hospitals and provide a range of procedures.