COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Tunisia (21 July Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Tunisian citizens, residents, and their immediate families are allowed to enter Tunisia.

*Can a foreigner enter the country? *

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter. All foreigners arriving in Tunisia must have a confirmed hotel reservation before departure. Travellers arriving in Tunisia as part of a tour or package holiday will not need to self-isolate on arrival if they present booking confirmation for a holiday organised by a tour operator and remain in a bubble with the tour group for the duration of the trip, including accommodation and all travel.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• A small number of flights are transiting through Tunisia. Health screening measures may apply to transit passengers.

• All transiting travellers (age 12 and over) must present a printed negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate containing a QR code issued within 72 hours prior to departure to Tunisia.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Arriving travellers will be subject to a random rapid test for COVID-19 upon arrival. Those testing positive are required to enter mandatory quarantine at a government facility.

Test certificate accepted?

• Yes

• Test certificates issued outside of Tunisia are accepted. Test certificates must be issued in Arabic, English, or French and must be printed to be considered valid.

• For verification, travellers are advised to carry the original copy of their negative PCR test result and ensure this has been signed and stamped by the laboratory before travelling. A QR code on digital test results, if provided by the laboratory, can also be presented to verify the result.

Test certificate required?

• Yes with exceptions

• All arriving travellers (aged 12 and over) must present a printed negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate, including a QR code issued within 72 hours prior to departure to Tunisia. Vaccinated individuals are no longer exempt from the testing requirement. Passengers younger than 12 years and passengers travelling as part of an organized all-inclusive tour are exempt from this requirement.

*Is quarantine required on arrival? *

• Yes with exceptions

• All arriving travellers are required to isolate themselves at home for 7 days. Exit from isolation is contingent on testing negative for COVID-19 on a second PCR test performed on day 5 of the isolation period. Travellers are advised to book the second PCR test here.

• The following travellers are exempted from the mandatory self-isolation requirement on arrival:

• Travellers presenting official evidence of having received all doses of the coronavirus vaccine with a QR code included in the certificate.

• Travellers who tested positive for COVID-19 at least six weeks prior to arrival. All such arrivals must present documentary proof (a medical certificate) of recovery issued by competent health authorities.

• Unaccompanied minors, or minors accompanying adults who were vaccinated.

• Disabled and elderly passengers with special needs.

• Diplomats

• Official delegations on professional missions of less than 5 days.

• Travellers arriving in Tunisia as part of a tour or package holiday may be exempted from quarantine, subject to adhering to other entry and travel requirements. Travellers are advised to contact their tour operators to plan their travel under this scheme.

• Travellers entering Tunisia by land across the Libyan border need a negative PCR test but are currently exempted from self-isolation on arrival.

• Based on the restrictions listed above, the traveller will be required to spend a minimum of 7 days in self-isolation unless exempted from the requirement.

Is a vaccination required?

• No

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not required for entry into the country.

Insurance required?

• No

• Proof of insurance coverage for COVID-19 expenses is not required to enter the country.

*Entry form required? *

• Yes

• All arrivals must complete a health declaration form available at this link prior to departure for Tunisia, after which two documents will be generated. All arrivals must be prepared to present the documents with their signatures to immigration authorities.

• All arrivals will need to present proof of hotel booking for the mandatory quarantine upon arrival. Exempted persons are excluded from the requirement.

Recommended Border App

• Yes

• All arriving travellers must download the E7mi app for contact tracing.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Limited international flights are currently operating.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Air, land, and sea borders are open.

• All arrivals must follow the normal visa rules during entry.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• A nationwide overnight curfew is in place from 20:00 to 05:00 (local time) until further notice. During curfew hours, all non-emergency movements are prohibited. Local authorities may impose further restrictions based on the spike in COVID-19 cases.

Social restrictions

• Moderate

• Authorities have tightened measures in COVID-19 hotspots until further notice.

• Face masks and social distancing are required. Some public places may require temperature checks and public hygiene measures.

• Rules vary across governorates and are subject to change at short notice.

• Private and public gatherings of over 30 people are banned.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Domestic travel is permitted in regions that are not considered high-risk areas.

• Use of private and public transportation may be prohibited during curfew hours.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Shops and malls are open at a reduced capacity.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels may operate at a limited capacity. Private accommodations are available for bookings.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open only for outdoor and takeaway services.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Cafes are open only for outdoor and takeaway services.

• Bars can only provide take-out services. Hookah bars are closed. New measures could be put in place at short notice.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Beaches are open.

Places of worship open?

• No

• Places of worship are closed.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• Gatherings at any public event should exceed more than 30 people.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks are mandatory in all public places for all people over the age of 12. Failure to wear a mask may result in a fine or imprisonment.

Other

• Schools are open.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practise social distancing, maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.