COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Tunisia (17 November 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, with exceptions

• Entry requirements are based on the epidemic situation in the country of departure. All foreign countries are divided into Red, Green, and Orange zones. The updates to this classification can be found at this link.

• Travellers from green and orange countries are allowed to enter.

• All travellers must have a confirmed hotel reservation.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

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

Is a test required on arrival?

• No

• Anyone arriving in Tunisia will have their temperature checked upon arrival.

Test certificate allowed?

• 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.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• All arrivals must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure. Travellers aged below 12 years and travelling as part of an organization are exempted from this requirement.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• All arrivals in Tunisia (except from Libya) will need to go through 14-days quarantine upon arrival. Travellers can reduce the quarantine period to seven days, after getting a negative test result after arrival.

• Travellers arriving from Libya will need to go through ten-days self-quarantine.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All arrivals must fill a Health Declaration form through this link prior to arrival in Tunisia. A QR code will be generated after completing the form, which must be presented before boarding and to the immigration upon arrival.

Recommended Border App

• No with exceptions

• Travellers are recommended to download the E7mi app for contact tracing.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Very limited international flights are currently operating.

• Flight services with Libya have resumed.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Air, land, and sea borders are open.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• The government extended the state of emergency until 30 November.

• Authorities have declared all 24 provinces as red zones based on the spike of COVID-19 positive cases.

• Tunisian authorities have implemented localized lockdowns in response to the detection of clusters of infection.

• A general curfew of 20:00-05:00 (local time) on Monday-Fridays and 19:00-05:00 (local time) for Saturday-Sundays have been imposed across the nation.

• Curfews remain in place for several weeks in the following areas:

  • Sidi Bouzid Governorate: Curfew of 20:00-06:00 (local time) is in effect until at least 6 December.

  • Sfax Governorate: Curfew from 20:00-05:00 will remain in effect until 6 December.

  • Béja Governorate : Curfew from 20:00-05:00 will remain in effect until 6 December.

  • Kairouan Governorate: A curfew from 20:00-05:00 (local time) is imposed until further notice.

  • Nabeul Governorate: Curfew from 20:00-05:00 (local time) is in effect in different areas until at least 6 December.

  • Bizerte Governorate: Curfew from 21:00 – 05:00 (local time) is in effect until further notice.

  • Gabes Governorate: Curfew from 20:00 – 05:00 (local time) is in effect until further notice.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

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

• Rules vary by governorate and are subject to change.

• Gatherings of more than four people will remain prohibited.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Masks are mandatory for transport.

• Inter-regional movement remains banned.

• All public transportation is operating at a reduced capacity (trains, buses, taxis) and face masks are mandatory on public transport.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Most commercial and business establishments are open. Most businesses will be closed during any curfew hours.

• Weekly markets remain suspended in Kasserine.

• Markets remain closed in Kebili.

• Non-essential business should remain closed during curfew hours in Bizerte and Monastir governorates.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

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

Restaurants open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Most restaurants are open at a reduced capacity and must close by 16:00 (local time).

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Cafes and bars are open at reduced capacity. Hookah bars are closed. New measures could be put in place with short notice.

• Cafes must close by 16:00 (local time).

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Beaches are open.

Places of worship open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Worship places are allowed to reopen at a reduced capacity.

Events allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

• All large-scale gatherings, such as cultural, political and sporting events, and scientific conferences, fairs, or seminars are banned.

• Private and public events remain banned.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

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

Other

• Working hours in the public sector have been reduced.

• Parks, recreation areas, theatres and cinemas are open with reduced capacity.

• Sports stadiums are allowed to open without spectators.

• Educational institutes remain closed.

Aconselhamento

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.