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Tunisia customs rules for tourists

What you can bring in, what you can take out, and what you must declare. The official thresholds, in plain English, plus the practical advice that customs officers won't write down. Updated for 2026.

Quick answerUpdated 2026-05-23

Tunisia allows tourists to bring 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco), 1L of spirits or 2L of wine, 50ml of perfume, and personal belongings duty-free. Foreign currency over the equivalent of TND 25,000 must be declared on arrival. The Tunisian dinar is a closed currency — do not import or export it. Drones require advance authorisation; pets need a recent rabies vaccination certificate.

Duty-free: 200 cigarettes, 1L spirits, 2L wine, 50ml perfume
Foreign currency over ~€7,500 must be declared on arrival
The Tunisian dinar is a closed currency — illegal to import or export
Drones: prior authorisation from civil aviation required
Pets: EU pet passport or equivalent + rabies vaccination
Prohibited: weapons, drugs, coral, antiquities, drone (without permit)

Cigarettes: 200
Spirits: 1 litre
Currency limit: TND 25K
Dinar export: Forbidden

200

Cigarettes duty-free

Spirits duty-free

TND 25K

Currency declaration threshold

Personal belongings duty

Duty-free allowances on arrival

If you're 18 or older, you can bring in: • Tobacco — 200 cigarettes OR 50 cigars OR 250 g of pipe tobacco. • Alcohol — 1 litre of spirits (over 22% ABV) OR 2 litres of wine/beer. • Perfume — 50 ml of perfume + 250 ml of eau de toilette. • A reasonable quantity of personal belongings (clothing, toiletries, books, hobby gear). • Electronics — laptop, phone, tablet, camera with reasonable lenses, a personal drone IS NOT included (see below). Gifts up to a total value of ~TND 200 (≈€60) are duty-free. Above that, customs may apply duty at 30–35% of declared value.

Currency rules — read this carefully

Tunisia operates strict currency controls. Two rules really matter: 1. The Tunisian dinar (TND) is a CLOSED currency. It is illegal to import or export it. Do not buy dinar before flying — you can only get it inside Tunisia, and you must spend (or convert back) before you leave. 2. If you are entering or leaving with foreign currency (cash, traveller's cheques, gold) worth more than the equivalent of TND 25,000 (about €7,500 / $8,000), you MUST declare it on arrival on the white declaration form. Keep the stamped copy — you'll need it to convert back to euros at the airport on departure. If you don't declare and customs find it on a routine X-ray, the cash is confiscated and a fine is imposed. See /plan/currency for full conversion advice.

Prohibited and restricted items

Strictly prohibited: • Narcotics (including CBD products in some interpretations — leave them at home). • Firearms, ammunition, gas pistols, hunting weapons (without prior permit). • Pornography and material insulting to religion or the head of state. • Counterfeit goods. • Tunisian antiquities and pre-1900 cultural artefacts (export forbidden — UNESCO 1970). • Coral (raw or worked), ivory, sea turtle products, certain shells (CITES). • Live plants and seeds without phytosanitary certificate. Restricted (need permit): • Drones — see below. • Satellite phones. • Professional film/photo equipment with intent to broadcast. • Medical drugs in large quantities (bring prescription).

Bringing a drone

Tourists CANNOT just bring a recreational drone into Tunisia. You must apply, before travel, to the Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC) and the Ministry of Defence with: passport copy, drone make/model/serial, intended dates and locations of flight, and a tourism justification. Approval typically takes 2–4 weeks. Without it, the drone is confiscated at the border. Flying near airports, military zones (much of the south + border areas), and over crowds is forbidden even with a permit. For most holiday photography, leave it at home — Tunisia is unusually strict here.

Travelling with pets

You can bring a dog or cat if you have: • A recent rabies vaccination certificate (more than 30 days, less than 12 months). • A health certificate from a vet, dated within 10 days of travel. • Microchip ID (EU pet passport satisfies this). • For dogs: also a tapeworm treatment certificate. On arrival, the airport vet stamps the documents. Most beaches don't allow dogs, but inland and rural Tunisia is pet-friendly. Verify with your hotel before booking — many resorts don't accept pets.

Cars and tourist temporary import

EU residents can drive their own car into Tunisia for up to 3 months as a tourist using the green-card system. Carry: original car registration, EU driving licence, international insurance (green card valid for Tunisia), passport. The car gets stamped into your passport on arrival and must leave with you — if you leave without it, customs will pursue. Tunisian residents abroad bringing a car under TRE (Tunisien Résident à l'Étranger) status follow a different process — see /diaspora/cars-tre for that flow.

Leaving Tunisia

On departure you can take out: • Personal belongings (no limit). • Souvenirs and artisan goods (no antiquities — buy modern replicas if in doubt). • Foreign currency up to what you declared on arrival. • Up to TND 5,000 unspent dinar are converted back to euros at the airport bank IF you have your stamped declaration form and ATM/bureau-de-change receipts. Without receipts, you cannot convert dinar back. A long Tunisia tradition is to use up the last dinar at the airport duty-free.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring euros into Tunisia?

Yes, in any quantity. But if the cash, traveller's cheques and gold combined exceed the equivalent of TND 25,000 (~€7,500), you must fill in the white currency declaration form on arrival. Keep the stamped copy.

Can I bring Tunisian dinar into the country?

No. The dinar is a closed currency — you cannot legally import or export it. Buy dinar inside Tunisia at the airport, an ATM or a licensed bureau de change.

How much alcohol can I bring into Tunisia?

1 litre of spirits over 22% ABV, OR 2 litres of wine or beer, duty-free per adult. Above that, duty applies. The country itself produces wine and beer — buying locally is easier.

Are drones allowed in Tunisia?

Only with prior written permission from the DGAC and Ministry of Defence, applied for at least 2–4 weeks before travel. Without it, the drone is confiscated at the airport.

Can I bring my dog or cat?

Yes — with a rabies vaccination certificate (over 30 days, under 12 months old), a vet health certificate (within 10 days), and a microchip. Many resorts don't accept pets, so verify before booking.

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