Do you need EHIC card for Tunisia?

This means you won't be able to use the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or the newer Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) to access free or reduced-cost treatment. Instead, if you need urgent medical treatment in Tunisia, you'll need to pay upfront and the medical costs can often be high.



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Once you arrive in Tunisia, British pounds will readily be accepted for exchange, as will euros and US dollars. Most other currencies are exchangeable too, but not as widely.

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Passports and Visas:
  1. A valid passport is required.
  2. For U.S. passport holders, a visa is not necessary for stays up to 90 days.
  3. A residence permit is needed for stays longer than 90 days. ...
  4. U.S. citizens born in the Middle East or with Arabic names have experienced delays in clearing immigration upon arrival.


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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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As of December 1, 2022, the Tunisian Ministry of Heath exempted all arrivals from the obligation to present the negative result of a PCR or antigenic test or the vaccine passport. Travelers with symptoms of infection must wear a mask.

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Can I bring medicines into Tunisia? You can bring medicines into Tunisia, but if you have any drugs containing morphine, bring a medical prescription from your GP with it. All other drugs are banned in Tunisia, and if you flout this rule, you could be imprisoned for up to year and slapped with a heavy fine.

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There are a total of 12 species of Anopheles. The species involved in malaria transmission in Tunisia during the endemic period and still persisting in Tunisia are Anopheles (An.)

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However, many of the tourist destinations in the country are considered safe to travel to. Hammamet, one of the first tourist locations in Tunisia, is considered one of the safer parts of the country.

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Tunisia signed two United Nations conventions, and it is a legal requirement for visitors to have a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) in order to rent a car and legally drive in Tunisia.

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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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Hammamet, with its beautiful beaches and rich history, is a favourite among tourists. Generally, it offers a safe experience.

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This, despite the country being notable for not just everything Star Wars, but impressive beaches, Roman ruins and energetic markets too. Moreover, everything in Tunisia is competitively priced for backpackers and budget travellers.

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ATMs are available in tourist resorts and main towns. But bear in mind that if you do it this way, you could incur a surcharge of around 4% on your card. Plus it's still a good idea to take some cash with you to change if you need to, such as if you have any problems with your card or you have an emergency.

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