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Tunisia travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Tunisia with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Tunisia.
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Tunisia travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Tunisia with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Tunisia - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 3 to 4 hours |
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | Arabic, French |
| Currency | Tunisian Dinar |
| Electricity | C + E plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Tunisia weather
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The Tunisia weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Monastir.
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Tunisia travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Tunisia from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Tunisia - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Tunisia - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Tunisia - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Tunisia - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Tunisia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Tunisia - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Tunisia.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Tunisia travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Tunisia with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Tunisia - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Tunisia - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Tunisia - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Tunisia, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tunisia covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Tunisia with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Tunisia - Ministry of Health, Republic of Tunisia
- Coronavirus timeline in Tunisia - Our World in Data
Tunisia travel features
Do you want to learn more about Tunisia? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Tunisia.
Tunisia FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Tunisia including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Tunisia due to Covid-19?
Tunisia is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Tunisia.
Check out Ministry of Health, Republic of Tunisia for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Tunisia?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Tunisia. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Tunisia from the UK?
The flight time to Tunisia from the UK is typically 3 to 4 hours.
Flights to Tunisia
What is the time difference between Tunisia and the UK?
The time difference between Tunisia and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Tunisia?
The main languages spoken in Tunisia are Arabic and French.
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What is the currency in Tunisia?
The currency in Tunisia is the Tunisian Dinar (TND).
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Which plugs are used in Tunisia?
Tunisia uses electrical plug type C + E (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Tunisia?
They drive on the right side of the road in Tunisia.
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