|
|
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Get exclusive travel deals, trip reviews, and unique adventure travel ideas monthly.
|
|
All visitors must hold documents and tickets for return or onward travel.
Americans: US nationals require a passport valid until their departure from Tunisia, and may stay for up to four months without a visa.
UK nationals: UK passport holders, irrespective of national status, may enter Tunisia with a passport valid for at least the period of stay and stay for up to three months without a visa.
Canadians: Canadians require a passport valid for at least the period of intended stay, but no visa is needed for a stay of up to three months.
Australians: Australians require
a passport valid at least for the duration of stay, and a visa to enter Tunisia. A visa may be obtained on arrival, allowing for a stay of up to three months.
South Africans: South African citizens need a passport, valid at least until the end of their stay, and a visa. A visa may be bought on arrival and allows for a stay of up to 30 days.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport valid for at least the period of intended stay, but no visa is necessary for a stay of up to three months.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a visa and a passport valid for the period of intended stay.
Health
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
Tourist areas in Tunisia are regarded as being at risk of being targeted by international terrorism, but there have been no incidents since a car bomb attack on the offshore island of Djerba in 2002. 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.
Next Page »
Word Travels is a comprehensive travel guide covering hundreds of cities and holiday resorts in more than 125 countries.
Related Tunisia Content
The Columbus World Travel Guide has been published for 26 years and is sold in over 90 countries worldwide.
