Tunesia: Travel advice, currency & entry tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

Local currency / ISO Code

Tunesian dinar TND

Further Information

Import local currency
prohibited

Import foreign currency
unlimited; the equivalent of TND 3'000.00 and more must be declared

Export local currency
prohibited

Export foreign currency
bis zu TND 3'000.00 (Gegenwert), höhere Beträge nur wenn bei der Einreise deklariert.

Credit cards

Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Useful tips from our experts:

Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
The declaration form must be kept until final departure.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts.
Money is to be exchanged only at official points such as banks and exchange offices.
Currency exchange not advised on the black market.
Reconversion limited to 30% of imported and exchanged amounts up to the equivalent of TND 100.--.

Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h; - 1 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

Arabic

Language capabilities

English, French and Italian

Capital

Tunis

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter recommended

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after arrival, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.
The ID card is only recognized if the stay is organized by a travel agency (proof).

The tourists cards given with the entry are essential to leave the country.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Tunis, Rue du Lac d'Annecy, Immeuble Stramica, 1053 Les Berges du Lac
Tel. +216 71 191 997

Opening hours

Banks

8.00 - 12.00 h and 14.00 - 17.00 h (Mon - Thu / 1.10. - 30.6.)
8.00 - 12.00 h and 13.30 - 16.30 h (Fri / 1.10. - 30.6.)
8.00 - 11.00 h (Mon - Fri / 1.7. - 30.9.)

Stores

9.00 - 13.00 h and 15.00 - 19.00 h (Mon - Sat / 1.9. - 30.6.)
9.00 - 14.00 h and 18.00 - 22.00 h (Mon - Sat / 1.7. - 30.9.)

Driving

Swiss driver's license accepted; international driver's license recommended.
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 (varies by rental company).
Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.
Malgrado l'aumento delle misure di sicurezza esiste sempre il rischio di attacchi terroristici.
Walking the streets after nightfall is not advised.
Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.

Special legal regulations

Photographing military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.
Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

Cultural characteristics

Tunesia is a Moslem country. Please observe local customs for dress code and conduct.
Ramadan 2019: 05.05. - 04.06.

Travel advice for Tunesia.