Tunisia travel resources
Roman Carthage, the medina of Tunis, Djerba's beaches and Sahara oases such as Tozeur.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Tunisian dinar (TND)
- Language
- Arabic; French widely spoken
- Best time to visit
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov (spring and autumn) Compare countries by month
- Emergency
- 197 police (towns) · 193 National Guard (rural) · 198 fire · 190 ambulance Emergency numbers by country
- Plug types
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- Drives on
- Right Driving side by country
- Government travel advice
- UK Canada How to read it
General guidance; seasons vary by region. Plug types from Wikipedia's mains electricity by country table; currency and driving side from Wikidata; emergency numbers checked against UK government travel advice in . Check the latest advice for entry rules and safety before you book.
Before you go
- GOV.UK says UK passport holders can visit without a visa for up to 90 days, with a passport valid for the length of the stay. Border officials may ask for your contact details, an onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
- GOV.UK says Tunisia has strict currency controls. Check whether you must declare the foreign currency you bring, keep your declaration and exchange receipts, and do not take dinars out of the country.
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Travel tips
- Read GOV.UK’s regional risks before planning trips to the south or west, especially near the Libyan and Algerian borders.
- Plan Sahara trips for autumn. The Office National du Tourisme Tunisien calls autumn the preferred season for exploring the Tunisian Sahara, and its weather page says summer can bring peaks above 40° in the far south.
- Carry a copy of your passport photo page. GOV.UK says foreign nationals must carry ID and security officials may ask for it at any time.
- Avoid driving at night outside towns, and ask local drivers where the petrol stations are before long drives in remote areas. GOV.UK cites unlit roads, vehicles without lights and livestock.
- Leave your drone at home unless you have authorisation. GOV.UK says it is illegal to bring one into Tunisia without it, and detected drones are confiscated until you leave.
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