COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Tunisia (29 August Update)

Entry By Foreigner

Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter.

Entry By Resident

Yes

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

Transit Allowed

Yes with exceptions

• 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.

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 are exempt from this requirement.

Test 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 Allowed

Yes

• Test certificates issued outside of Tunisia are accepted. Test certificates must be issued in 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.

Insurance Required

No

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

Quarantine On Arrival

Yes with exceptions

• All arriving travellers are required to quarantine for 10 days at a government approved hotel. 

• Fully vaccinated travellers are exempted from hotel-based quarantine. They must quarantine at home for 10 days and they must have a vaccination certificate issued by the National Health authority of the traveller’s country of residence.

  • Children below the age of 18 who are unaccompanied or who are travelling with vaccinated people are allowed to quarantine at home.

• Travellers on an inclusive holiday with a tour operator are exempt from self-quarantine regardless of their vaccination status. However, they must provide proof of their booking.

Vaccination Required

No

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

• The list of the vaccines accepted by Tunisia includes:  Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson.

Vaccine Details

Yes with exceptions

• Vaccines List Accepted by Tunisia:

  • Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson

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 upon flight check-in and/or to immigration authorities. The documents must be in English or French.

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

Airline Entry

Moderate

• Limited international flights are currently operating.

Curfew

Moderate

• A nationwide overnight curfew is in place from 00:00 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 Distancing

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.

• General gatherings should not exceed more than three people in public places.

• People who have completed the COVID-19 vaccination process are allowed to attend public and private events in open spaces.

Transportation

Moderate

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

• Travel to and from Greater Tunisia remains banned.

Is there a recommended app?

Yes

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

Are non-essential stores open?

Yes

• Shops and malls are open at a reduced capacity.

Are accomodations open?

Yes

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

Are restaurants open?

Yes

• Restaurants are open.

Are bars & cafes open?

Yes

• Cafes are open.

• Bars are open. New measures could be put in place at short notice.

Are beaches & tourism spots open?

Yes

• Beaches are open.

Are places of worship open?

Yes with exceptions

• Most places of worship are open.

Are events & gatherings open?

Yes

• Gatherings at any public events including cultural, family, and sports gatherings should not exceed more than 30 people.

• People who have completed the COVID-19 vaccination process are allowed to attend public and private events in open spaces.

Are masks in public required?

Yes

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

Other Considerations

Not Applicable

• Schools are open.

Advice

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 practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.