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Travellers Essentials
Passport
A valid passport is required by all travelers.
Currency
Tunisian Dinar (TD) = 1000 millimes. Notes are in denominations
of TD30, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of TD1,
and 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 millimes.
Credit cards
MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Visa are widely
accepted. However chech with the embassy for more informations.
Travelers cheques
Readily cashed in banks and the usual authorised establishments.
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised
to take travelers cheques in Pounds Sterling.
Currency restrictions
The import and export of local currency is strictly prohibited.
The import of foreign currency is unlimited, although amounts
over the value of TD1000 must be declared. The export of foreign
currency is limited to the amount imported. All currency documentation
must be retained.
Duty Free
The following goods may be imported into Tunisia by persons
over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty:
a)400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500g of tobacco.
b)1 liter of spirits of more than 25% alcohol or 2 liters
of alcoholic beverages of up to 25% alcohol.
c)250ml of perfume, 1 liter of eau de toilette.
d)and gifts up to a value of TD100.
Restricted items
The export of antiques is subject to a permit from the Ministry
of Cultural Affairs. Pets require a certificate of health
from veterinary authorities in the departure country confirming
that no contagious diseases occurred at place of origin for
six weeks before departure. Cats and dogs also require a rabies
vaccination certificate and must have been vaccinated between
one and six months prior to departure.
Prohibited items
The items are firearms (unless for hunting), explosives, drugs,
obscene publications, forged books, all narcotic products,
walkie-talkies, any other produce which may be regarded as
dangerous to public security, health, and morality.
Health care
Health insurance is recommended. Tunisia has a comparatively
well-developed public health service.
Getting There
By Air:
The national airline is Tunis Air (TU).
By Sea:
There are regular shipping services from France and Italy
to Tunisia. All the shipping lines have representatives in
European cities.
By Rail:
There is a rail link from Tunis to Algiers, and other cities.
By Road:
There are several points of entry by road from Algeria, normally
served by buses and long-distance taxis.
Getting Around
By Air:
Tuninter runs regular services six times a day between Tunis
and Djerba airports.
By Sea:
Ferries operate between Sfax and the Kerkenah Islands twice-daily,
and between Jorf and Jerba Island regularly during the day.
By Rail:
Regular trains connects Tunis, Hammamet, Nabeul, Sousse, Sfax,
Sbeitla, Kasserine, Mateur, Bizerta, Tabarka, Beja, Ghardimaou
and Gabes.
By Road:
Tunisia has a extensive road network. Traffic drives on the
right.
a)Bus:
Societe Nationale des Transports and other buses connect all
the main cities and towns.
b)Taxi:
Long-distance taxis are authorised to carry five passengers.
They have no fixed schedule and leave their respective departure
points when full.
c)Car hire:
This can be very expensive. To rent a self-drive car the driver
must be over 21 years of age, and fully licenced.
Social Conventions
Tunisia is nevertheless one of the more liberal and tolerant
Muslim countries. Shaking hands is the usual form of greeting.
Hospitality is very important and a small gift in appreciation
of hospitality or as a token of friendship is always appropriate.
Dress can be informal but should respect the conventions of
Islam when visiting religious monuments. Outside tourist resorts,
scanty beachwear should not be worn.
Tipping
10%tipping is applicable for all services.
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