Guide to travel to Tunisia

Looking for a guide to travel to tunisia? If you still don’t know what is needed to travel to tunisia, we are going to explain everything you have to prepare for entering Tunisia and leaving. general information and Requirements to travel to Tunisia with its customs, laws and limitations in the Tunisian customs. You have available this travel guide with the emergency telephone numbers, the best time to travel to tunisia and everything you need to know to travel safely.

TUNISIA DATA

Capital	Tunisia (See map)
Languages	Arabic and French
Currency	tunisian dinar
Visa?	No
Voltage	230 volts

General information of Tunisia

With the current situation you may have to fill out some kind of form to travel to tunisia or covid Tunisia requirements, so we recommend you to check what is needed to travel to tunisia or any destination in the country in this travel guide.

Guide to travel to Tunisia entry requirements

These are the Tunisia entry requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry and until the date your trip ends.
• Have family, work or financial ties in the place of origin that will allow you to demonstrate your intention to return to your country of origin.
• Have enough money to finance your stay.
• Foreign currency must be declared if it exceeds the equivalent of 1,000 Tunisian dinars.

For more information, contact the Embassy of Tunisia in the United States.

***Remember: It is the exclusive power of the Tunisian authorities to grant or deny entry to a foreign person to its territory, even if they have a visa.***

Guide to travel to Tunisia requirements to leave

Once your stay is over, these are the exit requirements from tunisia:

Customs information Tunisia

• To import or export merchandise, you must present a detailed written and signed declaration at the customs office.
• The samples can be exported without control but are subject to a customs declaration if they are sent from abroad to Tunisia.

Tunisian local currency

The legal tender in Tunisia is the tunisian dinar («د.ت», TND).

For more information regarding the local currency or payment methods of the country, consult the section recommendations in money to travel abroad.

Tunisian customs

Make sure you know the customs of the country so you can know what the best time to visit tunisia. Here are the most common.

• In Tunisia, the consumption and sale of alcoholic products is prohibited (with the exception of the bars in the main hotels that receive international tourism).
• Because it is a country based on Islamic principles, it is recommended, especially in the case of women, to avoid short pants and skirts, plunging necklines or any type of clothing that contravenes modesty to Muslim norms.
• During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from very early until dark; Out of respect for their customs, visitors must refrain from eating, drinking or smoking in public places as it may be considered an offense or a lack of courtesy.

Is it safe to travel to Tunisia?

• Most Tunisian cities are safe, where there is a permanent police surveillance system, through checkpoints at various points in the capital. However, as a result of various terrorist attacks, the Tunisian government decreed a state of emergency since 2015, which is still in force and is periodically extended. This implies a greater deployment of security forces and reinforced powers in their actions.
• Despite the fact that the Tunisian authorities have reinforced security, the risk of a terrorist attack and/or kidnapping remains latent. In case of travel, it is recommended to take extreme precautions and observe the instructions of the local authorities at all times. It is important to avoid risky situations and unnecessary travel, especially night travel outside urban areas. Avoid, especially, the border areas of the country with Libya and Algeria.

Laws of Tunisia

• You must carry personal identification at all times.
• Smoking is prohibited in public places (museums, monuments, cinemas), on public transport and inside restaurants and bars.
• Promoting, favoring or facilitating the illegal consumption of toxic drugs, narcotics or psychotropic substances, through acts of manufacture, trafficking or possession is strongly prosecuted and punished.
• Do not accept to transport packages or orders from unknown people.
• Same-sex relationships are not allowed, and are punishable by fines and imprisonment of up to three years.
• You are not allowed to photograph certain buildings, such as government or military installations.

Other recommendations in guide to travel to Tunisia

• Do not forget to notify your bank that you will travel to Tunisia, so that it can inform you how to act in case of theft or loss of your credit cards in Tunisia, or problems that you could have when withdrawing money with your cards abroad.
• Recommendations and more advice by topic or type of traveler, visit the section of recommendations for your trip abroad of this guide to travel to Tunisia.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)