Destination guide
Last updated: June 15, 2026The Mediterranean, Roman Carthage, the Tunis medina and the Sahara a step away. Easy to reach from Europe and, on the coast, relaxed. Here is the essential, verified.
Travel essentials
European citizens enter visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. For African passports the rule varies by nationality — some are exempt, others need a consular visa; always confirm before buying your ticket. No general yellow fever requirement.
| Passport | Entry rule | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal · Spain · France · United Kingdom | Visa-free (tourism) | 90 days |
| Angola · Cabo Verde · Guinea-Bissau · Nigeria · Ghana · Senegal | Varies — confirm with the Tunisian consulate | — |
⚠️ Border rules change without notice. Always confirm with the official source (consulate, immigration, travel.state.gov, gov.uk, Portal das Comunidades) before travelling.
Health
Generally no vaccine is required for direct arrivals from Europe. Yellow fever may only be requested from arrivals from a country with risk. Keep routine vaccines up to date.
Passport
A passport with at least 6 months’ validity is recommended.
To confirm (not published as fact):
- Visa exemptions for African passports (CV, AO, GW, SN, etc.) vary and were not confirmed against an official source — verify case by case with the Tunisian consulate.
Arrival & Safety
Airport
Main airports: Tunis-Carthage (TUN), Enfidha-Hammamet, Monastir and Djerba. Processing can be slow at peak summer.
Getting in
Bolt and InDrive are the go-to apps in Tunis — transparent pricing and better than unregulated airport taxis. Always agree the fare before getting into a street taxi.
Safety
Most visits to the Mediterranean coast are trouble-free (Level 2, US, for terrorism risk). DO NOT TRAVEL: the 16 km strip along the Algeria and Libya borders, Mount Chaambi National Park (Kasserine), the Mount Orbata area (Gafsa) and the desert south of Remada. Petty theft is common in tourist areas — avoid isolated areas at night.
⚠️ Border rules change without notice. Always confirm with the official source (consulate, immigration, travel.state.gov, gov.uk, Portal das Comunidades) before travelling.
Money
Currency: Tunisian dinar (TND) — a “closed” currency, importing or exporting it is illegal. Exchange on arrival and convert any leftover back before departure immigration. Cards work in hotels/resorts; cash is essential in markets and small towns.
Connectivity
Three operators: Ooredoo (best balance of coverage/speed, strong in Tunis and on the coast), Orange (fast in urban centres) and Tunisie Telecom (good national coverage including the desert). An eSIM roaming mostly on Ooredoo/Orange covers the classic itinerary well.
An eSIM gives you data on arrival, ideal for leaving the airport, opening maps and ordering transport without visiting telecom shops.
Unlike some neighbours, Tunisia does not block VoIP: WhatsApp, voice/video calls and browsing work normally.