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Do I need a visa for Tunisia?

Passports and Visas: A valid passport is required. For U.S. passport holders, a visa is not necessary for stays up to 90 days. A residence permit is needed for stays longer than 90 days.



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US citizens should make sure their passport is valid at the date of their entering the country. They should also make sure they have at least 1 blank page in their passport for any entry stamp that will be required. A visa is not required as long as you do not stay in the country more than 89 days.

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Even if you manage to find somewhere exchanging Tunisian dinar at home, don't take them up on the offer. It's illegal to bring the currency into the country and no place that's reputable will sell it to you. Once you arrive in Tunisia, British pounds will readily be accepted for exchange, as will euros and US dollars.

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ATMs are widely available. Almost all ATMs will accept Visa cards, and many (including Bank of Tunisia and BIAT) will also accept Maestro cards for cash withdrawals.

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U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Egypt. U.S. citizens can obtain a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for a 25 USD fee. A multiple entry visa is also obtainable for 60 USD. The Government of Egypt has created a website for the issuance of “e-visas.”

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You're not expected to cover your head, even in towns where the majority of women do so. Most of the beaches you visit will have both Tunisians and tourists wearing a variety of swimwear.

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Tourist Visas U.S. passport holders may apply for an e-visa for Turkey at www.evisa.gov.tr for tourism or short-term business travel. For any other purpose of travel, the applicant must obtain a Turkish visa in advance from the Turkish Embassy/Consulate.

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The FCDO says: “Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Tunisia and there have been a number of attacks in recent years. “A nationwide state of emergency, first imposed after a suicide attack on a police bus in November 2015, remains in place.

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Do I need to wear a face mask in Tunisia? It is required to wear a face mask in some public places.

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Where Can US Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?
  • Albania.
  • American Samoa.
  • Andorra.
  • Anguilla.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Argentina.
  • Armenia.
  • Aruba.


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Beware if you do find somewhere that does exchange Tunisian currency at home – don't do it because it's illegal to take it into the country with you. Instead, take US dollars in cash with you to change when you get there, or bring along your debit or credit card (Visa is more widely accepted than Maestro).

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We recommend Americans entering Tunisia declare all cash in amounts in excess of 5,000 Tunisian dinars (around $1,600) upon arrival to Tunisia even if the Customs official does not ask you to make a declaration.

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You can pay little as 5-6 dinars in very local restaurant or for seafood in a tourist restaurant can cost you a fortune. It all depends what you want from a holiday - least eating out you get freshly cooked food of your choice and drinks of your choice.

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