Travel Vaccines and Advice for Tunisia

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Tunisia. The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Tunisia: COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

For more details on any of the above vaccinations, visit the detailed Passport Health specialty vaccination pages or make an appointment with your local Travel Medicine Specialist. Call or book online to schedule your appointment today.

Canadians must possess a passport which is valid for at least 3 months beyond the expected date of departure to enter the country. A visa is not required for all business and tourism visits less than 90 days. If you intend to stay longer you must contact the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Ottawa to find out what steps you must take to obtain either a permit or visa.

Tunisia Entry Requirements
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Sources: Embassy of Tunisia and Canadian Travel and Tourism

Visit the Canadian Travel and Tourism website for more information on entry and exit requirements.

In the north, Tunisia’s climate is Mediterranean, with desert in the south. Summer in Tunisia is hot and dry, and winters tend to be rainy.

August is the hottest month and January is the coldest, with average temperatures reaching 25 and 12 degrees respectively.

The Sahara can get extremely hot, with temperatures reaching around 40. Sandstorms and dust storms are common.

The Canadian Government recommends that all travellers exercise a high degree of vigilance while travelling in Tunisia due to threats of terrorism and civil unrest. Visitors should avoid all travel in southeastern Tunisia, in western mountainous regions and along the borders with Algeria and Libya.

In particular, the State Department’s travel warning recommends travellers avoid: Jendouba south of Ain Drahem and west of RN15, Kef, and Kasserine, next to the Algerian border; Ben Guerdan and Medenine, next to the Libyan border; Gafsa and Sidi Bou Zid in central Tunisia. The desert south of Remada is designated as a military zone by the Government of Tunisia. If travellers wish to enter the military zone, special authorization is required.

Travellers should be aware of risks of petty crime and street crime and maintain vigilance while travelling. Terrorist attacks and kidnappings have increased, with tourist attractions, government buildings and public areas all being targets.

Public demonstrations and protests frequently end in violent encounters between police and protesters, and they should be avoided. Tunisia has been in a state of emergency since 2015, which gives military and security forces significant discretionary powers.

Visitors should consider being accompanied by a guide or let a guide plan their trip.

Public beaches around major cities are sometimes unsafe to swim in due to pollution. Travellers should exercise caution to ensure water is safe to swim in.

All travellers should be keenly aware of the risks, particularly the terrorism and civil unrest, present in Tunisia. All travellers should read the Canadian Government’s travel warning for Tunisia.

In Tunisia, it dress conservatively. Also note, consensual same-sex relations are criminalized in Tunisia.

• It is illegal to take pictures of government and security offices.
• Religious proselytizing is illegal, and Islam is the recognized state religion.
• You may be detained for questioning if you do not have your passport with you.
• It is illegal to import or export Tunisia currency.

Travellers should review Tunisia’s laws before travelling to the country.

Tunisia is a great location to visit, but does require you to pack some extra items:

• Insect repellent and sunscreen.
• Travellers may experience diarrhea from water or food they are not used to. Consider bringing a traveller’s diarrhea kit.
• Light but modest clothing for hot temperatures, with warmer options for cool nights.
• Do not forget your passport! You may be detained for questioning if you do not have your passport with you.

Canadian consular services can help travellers with many issues they may face including passport services. Once in Tunisia, the information for the Canadian Embassy is:

Canadian Embassy in Tunisia
Lot 24, rue de la Feuille d’Érable,
Cité des Pins,
Tunis, Tunisia
Telephone: +216 70 010 200

If you have any questions about travelling to Tunisia or are wondering what shots you may need for your trip, schedule an appointment by calling or book online now.