Before your trip

Customs & Visa

Everything that happens between your plane door and the arrivals hall, in two simple steps. Each step links to our full, source-backed guide.

Before you land

Visa & entry

Check whether you need a visa and what to expect at passport control.

Do you need a visa?
It depends on your nationality, purpose and length of stay. Our checker gives a clear answer in seconds.
On arrival
Hand over your passport at immigration and say where you are staying. No arrival card to fill in.
Respect your stamp
Overstaying is treated seriously, with a fine and a possible ban. Plan ahead for longer stays.
Land borders
Arriving by road has its own checks. See the full guide before you set off.

At the border

What to declare, what stays at home, and where vehicles and returning residents need extra checks.

Declare large amounts
Foreign currency at or above the equivalent of TND 20,000 must be declared at entry, exit and transit.
No dinars in or out
Tunisian dinar notes and coins cannot be imported or exported. Exchange through an authorised provider in Tunisia.
Restricted items
Drones, medicines, animals, plants or cultural objects: contact Tunisian Customs before you travel.
Vehicles & FCR
Vehicle and returning-resident (FCR) procedures depend on your residence and goods. Check with Customs; tourist allowances do not apply automatically.

Rules can change. Always confirm with Tunisian Customs and official government sources before travelling.