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Tunisia COVID-19 Entry Requirements: Latest Updates for Travelers | June 20225 min read

By Editorial Staff March 2, 2021
Written by Editorial Staff March 2, 2021
Tunisia COVID-19 Entry Requirements

Updated as of April 1st, 2022.

This article provides an up to date information regarding the entry requirements set by the Tunisian authorities, as they are announced.

Tunisia has announced new COVID-19 entry requirements that all travelers will need to follow when entering the country.

Countries Permitted To Visit Tunisia

Travelers from ALL countries are permitted to visit Tunisia under regular VISA requirements. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Entry Requirements In Tunisia

As of January 1st, 2022, fully vaccinated people are required to have a two-day self-isolation at home. Fully vaccinated will also need to present official evidence of your vaccinations depending on the taken vaccine:

  • At least 28 days before travelling (Janssen vaccine)
  • At least 14 days before travelling (all other vaccines)

If you are not fully vaccinated you are required to enter mandatory quarantine in a government-approved hotel for ten days on arrival in Tunisia, at your own expense.

To be admitted into the country you must provide evidence of a booking reservation for the quarantine hotel and a transport voucher for travel to the quarantine hotel.

A list of approved hotels is available in Arabic and in French

You will be required to do a PCR test during the last 24 hours of your stay and if it is positive, you will be transferred to a health isolation centre.

You are exempt from the requirement to enter mandatory quarantine if:

  • You can present official evidence to prove you have been fully vaccinated
  • You are under the age of 18 and unaccompanied or travelling with vaccinated adults. You will need to self-isolate at your accommodation
  • You are travelling for medical reasons and have official evidence from the health authority

Proof of vaccination must be issued from the national health authority of your country of residence.

Tunisia COVID-19 Entry Requirements

As of January 1st, 2022, travelers from ALL countries traveling to ANY part of Tunisia must have proof of a negative PCR test certificate for COVID-19 performed no more than 48 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Tunisia.

Test results must be presented in paper format only. Digital copies will not be accepted. Results also must be in Arabic, French or English.

Children under 12 do not need a test.

No testing on arrival is available in Tunisia’s airports. It is a must to present acceptable evidence of a negative PCR test on arrival.

  • Travelers must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling.
  • Travelers must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone.

For any further queries you should contact the Tunisian Embassy in the respective country one is travelling from.

Tunisia Quarantine Entry Requirements

Tunisia Quarantine Entry Requirements

As of January 1st, along with a negative COVID-19 PCR test that must be presented for entry into the country, fully vaccinated travelers are still required to a self-quarantine when arriving in Tunisia.

  • On arrival, you must self-isolate at home for 2 days.

As confirmed above, not fully vaccinated you are required to enter mandatory quarantine in a government-approved hotel for ten days.

  • You need to arrive in Tunisia with evidence of a booking for this second COVID-19 PCR test (to be taken from day 5 of your mandatory quarantine period). You can arrange this online. You are advised to confirm your appointment directly with the clinic. PCR Test Appointment Booking System.

COVID-19 Health Screening Arriving in Tunisia

Tunisia COVID-19 Entry Requirements

Based on reports of travelers arriving in Tunisia, travelers could undergo the following additional health screenings.

  • Body temperature scanned
  • Fill out a health declaration card
  • Present proof of travel insurance

COVID-19 Health Requirements While in Tunisia

Tunisians hold coffees in a street of Tunis. (AP Photo/Hassene Dridi).
Tunisians hold coffees in a street of Tunis. (AP Photo/Hassene Dridi).

All travelers are required to follow COVID-19 health protocols while in Tunisia. Travelers can expect the following requirements:

  • Masks are required in all public areas and when driving in a vehicle with more than two persons aboard. Travelers could face fines for not abiding by the mandate. 
  • Strict social distancing guidelines are in effect. Follow all markers and signs

Disclaimer: Current Tunisia travel rules are changing without notice and being updated constantly. We do our best to keep this article up to date with all the latest information, but the decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm your nationality’s entry and/or any changes to travel requirements before traveling.  Travel Off Path does not endorse traveling against government advisories


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3 comments

Audrey Myers April 8, 2021 - 11:25 am

What if you have had 2 vaccines against covid

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Saber Ben Hassen April 8, 2021 - 11:43 am

Tunisia has not yet announced any mandates on a proof of vaccine record for entry to the country. We’d suggest that you further check this with the Tunisian Embassy in the respective country you are travelling from.

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AHMED November 30, 2021 - 1:16 pm

If vaccinated I need to self isolate for two days correct ?
Even if I am going on a tour ?
Can the self isolation be at a hotel ?
I see alot of people saying that ehmi app don’t work is it correct?

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