Tunisia international travel guide in 2024

Protests, demonstrations and strikes can occur throughout Tunisia with little or no warning and may become violent. Strikes may affect essential services including ground and air transport services. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Tunisia overall due to the threat of a terrorist attack. Higher levels apply in some areas.

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 — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Tunisia. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.

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 .