🇹🇳 Is Tunisia safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Tunisia: 33 diplomatic missions from 32 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Tunisia
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Research your destination thoroughly and ensure insurance covers your itinerary and planned activities
- Valid passport required with at least 3 months validity beyond planned departure date; DNI alone is not accepted
- Spanish citizens can stay up to 90 days without a visa; overstaying may result in fines or up to 6 months in prison
- Travelers arriving by sea must present a paid hotel reservation and a return ticket at the port of entry
Risk areas and situations
- No travel: Chaambi Mountains National Park, Mount Salloum, Mount Sammamma, Mount Mghila — terrorist activity and military ops
- No travel: militarised zone south of El Borma and Dhehiba, within 20km of Tunisia-Libya border, Ben Guerdane area
- Avoid all but essential travel: areas north/west of Ghardimaou, El Feidja National Park, Kasserine Governorate including Sbeitla
- Avoid all but essential travel: within 20km of Tunisia-Algeria border in El Kef and Jendouba governorates
- Tunisia has been under a state of emergency since 2015 due to counter-terrorism measures; follow local authority instructions at all times
- Travel to border areas of the country is discouraged
Local laws and customs
- Overstaying the 90-day limit is a criminal offence punishable by fines or imprisonment of up to 6 months
Health
- No mandatory vaccinations are required to enter Tunisia
Emergency numbers in Tunisia
Embassies and consulates in Tunisia
33 diplomatic missions from 32 countries, across 5 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Tripoli, Tunis |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Tunis |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Tunis |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Tunis |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Tunis |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 1 | Tunis |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Tunis |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | La Goulette |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Le Kram |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Tunis |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Tunis |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Tunis |
…and 20 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Tunisia is Arabic. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Arabic, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tunisia safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Tunisia is 2.14/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Tunisia?
The general emergency number in Tunisia is 197. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Tunisia?
Telcomia tracks 33 diplomatic missions from 32 countries in Tunisia, across 5 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.