Tunisia information
โน๏ธย General Information about Tunisia
About Tunisia
Tunisia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
The languages that are typically spoken are Arabic
Tunisia uses the Tunisian dinar (symbol: ?.?), code TND.Banknotes come in denominations of 50, 20, 10 and 5 dinars. Dinar is subdivided into 1000 millimes. Coins come in denominations of 5, 2 and 1 dinars and 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 millimes.
Automatic teller machines are common in Tunisia. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Tunisia is on average 3.1 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Tunisia is low. It is not as easy to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 23.08 TND, which includes 5 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Ooredoo, Orange or Tunisie Telecom. Tunisia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Tunisia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Tunisia, dial +, then 216 (the country code for Tunisia), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Tunisia, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 7 .
In Tunisia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 50-70 km/h (31-43 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways.
๐ย What time is it in Tunisia?
10:55:17
๐ย Do I need visa for Tunisia?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Tunisia
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Tunisia?
Temperatures in Tunisia (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Tunisia
๐ย What regulations are in Tunisia?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Local currency (dinars).
Cultural artifacts and historical, literary and artistic works.
Immoral or pornographic publications or illustrations.
Date palms and their derivatives.
Henna.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:200 cigarillos;
Tobacco:50 cigars; and
Tobacco:500g loose tobacco.
Alcohol:Funds of more than the foreign equivalent of 25,000 dinars (for residents) or the foreign equivalent of 5000 dinars (for non-residents) must be declared to Customs.
Currency:Funds of more than the foreign equivalent of 25,000 dinars (for residents) or the foreign equivalent of 5000 dinars (for non-residents) must be declared to Customs.
Pets such as cats and dogs require a certificate of health, and are advised to have a logbook certifying their health.
All other animals require special authorisation from theMinister of Agriculture.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visit CITES.
Anyone wishing to hunt in Tunisia must contact theMinister of Agriculture.
Hunting weapons must be declared, and require authorisation from theMinistry of the Interior.
Audiovisual equipment for professional use requires authorisation (Agency Tunisienne de Communication Exterieure, A.T.C.E.).
Telecommunications equipment requires special authorisation (Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches pour les Telecommunications, C.E.R.T.).
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Tunisia, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Tunisia, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.