Tunisia Visa Information

Passport/Visa

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

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

Visas
Not required by nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months (up to one month for nationals of Greece; up to four months for nationals of Germany and USA), 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, who must travel on a recognized package holiday, and nationals of Cyprus who do need a visa.
Note: Visas are not required by all nationals of countries 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 of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
Short-stay: £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); see General Info.

Working Days Required
Approximately three weeks, for both postal and personal applications.

Warning
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 whilst 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

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	Yes	1
Cholera	Yes	2
Typhoid and Polio	3	No
Malaria	No	No

Health Care
Health insurance is recommended. Tunisia has a well-developed, if somewhat limited, public health service. There are a few private ’polyclinics’ available in the larger towns, which function as hospitals and provide a range of procedures. Some doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payments before treatment.

Note
1
A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving from infected areas.

2
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Tunisia. However, sporadic cases of cholera do occur in this region and up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.

3
Vaccination against typhoid is advised.


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