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Travel advice for Tunisia

Everything you need to know before you travel

Facts about Tunisia

Capital

Tunis

Currency

Tunisian Dinar

(TND)

Population

10,549,100

Language

Arabic

Time zone

GMT +1

Flight duration

From 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes from Gatwick

Jaafar beach, Tunisia

Best time to go to Tunisia

Tunisia’s appealing no matter what time you go. Temperatures top 30 degrees in July and August, and hover around the mid-20s in Spring and Autumn, making it the coolest time to visit the Sahara Desert.

Passports & Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Tunisia but must have a valid passport. There is a Tunisian Tourism Tax which is payable at your hotel. It's 12 Dinar per person per night for 4 and 5 star hotels, 8 Dinar per person per night for 3 star hotels and 4 Dinar per person per night for 2 star hotels. Please note that the star rating measure refers to the official star rating and not our TUI or First choice rating. The tax will be paid for a maximum of 10 nights and is not applicable for guests aged under 12 years old. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/health

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