Full Restrictions :
Tunisia Latest news: Tunisian authorities suspend flights from Denmark because of new strain of COVID-19 (CGTN Africa, 25.12.2020). Travel between governorates banned until 15 January 2021 (Xinhua, 23.12.2020). Tunisia government suspends all air travel with Australia, South Africa, U.K. because of COVID-19 concerns until further notice (Reuters, 21.12.2020). Nationwide curfew extended to 15 January because of COVID-19; travel restrictions updated (Xinhua, 28.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*Entry to Tunisia:
The Tunisian government has put into place additional health measures and travel restrictions for travelers from the UK and other countries where new strains of COVID-19 have been detected. On 21 December, the Tunisian government suspended the entry into Tunisia of passengers coming from or transiting through the UK. On 24 December, the Tunisian government announced that there will be a system of authorization to permit travel from the UK to Tunisia in exceptional circumstances. Details of how this system will function have not yet been published. If you are entering Tunisia via a different route and are not coming from or transiting through the UK, or other countries where the new strain of COVID-10 has been detected, be aware that on 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travelers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should check the latest rules with your airline or travel provider before travelling. You are required to follow the Tunisian government’s COVID-19 health measures, which currently are:
• You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement.
• You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling.
• You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone.
• On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine center for 14 days. You must pay for this accommodation yourself.
• If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early.
• If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory.
• The authorities have announced that they may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine center at your own expense. No further details about how accommodation will be assessed have been provided.
*Transiting Tunisia:
A small number of transit flights are operating through Tunisia. If you are transiting through Tunisia, you must comply with sanitary measures and temperature checks.
*Testing on arrival: All travelers will have their temperature checked on arrival in Tunisia and you could be randomly selected for a rapid test. If the result is positive, you must spend quarantine in a government-approved hotel or quarantine center at your own expense. Arrivals from all countries need to provide evidence of having taken a corona virus PCR test that is negative less than 72 hours before your travel to Tunisia. You should arrange to take a test and ensure the certificate is dated.
*Quarantine requirements: All travelers to Tunisia need to self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival, unless your visit is for a maximum of 5 days.
*Data collection: You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling.
You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival in Tunisia, you must also share your contact details and travel information with authorities.
*Testing on departure: No testing is available at the airport or sea ports. Passengers travelling from Tunisia, who require a test for the country they are travelling to, should arrange a private test.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Tunisia:
All modes of public transport (taxis, buses, trains and others) are permitted to operate. There may be restrictions on travel between regions. You should follow the advice of local authorities. The Tunisian authorities have announced that wearing a face mask in public places is mandatory. This includes public transport, health and educational institutions, shopping centers, sports and cultural venues as well as places of worship. Failure to wear a mask may result in a fine or imprisonment. On 6 December, the Tunisian authorities revised the health measures in place and extended them until 30 December in response to the detection of infection clusters: • A national curfew in all regions across the country, from 8pm to 5am every day. • All cafes and restaurants must close at 7pm, but from 4pm it will be take away only. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. • A maximum limit of 30 people is set for private events and funerals. • All prayers in mosques are temporarily suspended. Additional curfews and lockdowns can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country.
*Accommodation:
Hotels and private rentals are available to book, although hotels are required to operate at a reduced capacity. Hygiene measures are in place, including luggage disinfection on arrival, temperature checks on entry and hand sanitiser in public spaces. You must wear face masks on the transport to your accommodation. Self-service restaurants are not allowed to operate as normal, food must be served to guests while they are seated.
*Public places and services: Rules vary by governorate and are subject to change. Lockdowns and curfews can be imposed at short notice. You should regularly check the guidance of local authorities. Cafes, restaurants, bars and places of worship are still permitted to operate a reduced capacity. Public places have hygiene measures in place, including obligatory face masks, taking a temperature check and sanitising hands upon entry. Cultural and artistic events are still operating in open air spaces at a reduced capacity. Sports stadiums are allowed to open but without spectators.
Crossing Rules
Passengers travelling to Tunisia must meet one of the following conditions:
Hold proof of accommodation and a signed ‘self containment letter’ of commitment for 14 days quarantine on arrival. These passengers can obtain a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test result after 7 days and end their quarantine if a negative result is received. The test must be applied for prior to departure to Tunisia,
Hold proof of accommodation for at least 7 days quarantine on arrival, provided they are returning to Tunisia after they have been outside the country for less than 120 hours,
Hold proof they are staying in Tunisia for less than 120 hours,
Hold a voucher proving they are travelling on an “Inclusive Tour”, provided also holding a negative RT-PCR test result certificate issued within 72 hours before departure.
Flight Restrictions :
Entry restrictions : published 27.11.2020
Passengers must complete a Health Declaration form before departure at app.e7mi.tn. A QR code generated from the completed form must be presented prior to boarding and to immigration upon arrival.
Passengers entering or transiting through Tunisia must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival. The certificate must be in Arabic, English or French.
This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
This does not apply to passengers traveling as part of an organized all inclusive tour.
Passengers must have a confirmed hotel reservation.
Quarantine
Quarantine requirement at government designated site and self-isolation at home- subject to classification and PCR test.
• On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days. You must pay for this accommodation yourself. • If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. • If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. • The authorities have announced that they may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details about how accommodation will be assessed have been provided.
Certification
COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country.
• You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement.
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