Tunisia Visa Requirements
For 🇬🇧 United Kingdom passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, and routine vaccinations.
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Safety Tips
Tunisia has improved significantly since 2015. Tourist areas are generally safe. Avoid the Libyan border region and remote areas near Algeria. Check travel advisories. Security presence is visible at tourist sites.
Money & Costs
Currency
DT Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $35 · Mid: $70 · Luxury: $180+
Tipping
Tipping 10% expected at restaurants. Small tips for guides and drivers.
Practical Info
Power
Type Type C/E, 230V, 50Hz
Driving
Right side
Emergency
197 (police), 190 (ambulance), 198 (fire)
Getting There
Main Airports
Djerba (DJE) · Enfidha (NBE) · Tunis (TUN)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
April-June and September-October offer pleasant weather. Summer is hot (35-45°C). Winter is mild on the coast, cool in the desert at night.
Cultural Notes
Tunisia is Muslim but relatively liberal. Alcohol is available. Dress modestly outside beach resorts. Ramadan affects restaurant hours. Friday is the holy day. Tunisians are friendly and curious about visitors.
Insider Tips
Carthage and Dougga offer impressive Roman ruins. Sidi Bou Said is a photogenic blue-and-white village. Star Wars sites are in the south. Sahara excursions available from Tozeur. Bargaining expected in souks.