TUNISIA MINI GUIDE

Tunisia: General information

Location: Africa

Local time: GMT +1

Capital: Tunis

Language: Arabic, French, English

Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz

International direct dialling code: 216

Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence required (must be over 18 years and held a licence for 1 year)

Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND 1 = 1,000 Millimes)
Notes: TND: 5, 10, 20, 30
Coins: TND: 1. Millimes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000

Traditions/Mores: All executives speak French and some speak English. Care should be taken to respect Islamic conventions. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be reasonably punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 21 years

Emergency services: Police: 197. Fire: 198. Ambulance: 190

Air Travel

The national airline is Tunis Air (TU) (website: www.tunisair.com). There are regular direct flights to Tunisia from all over Europe, but no direct flights from Asia, Australasia, South America or the USA. Tuniter also runs services to Hassi Messaoud in Algeria and Malta (see Travel - Internal section).

Approximate flight times:

From London to Tunis is two hours 30 minutes, to Djerba is three hours, to Monastir is three hours and to Sfax is three hours 15 minutes.

International airports:

Tunis (TUN) (Carthage International) is 8km (5 miles) northeast of the city (travel time - 15 to 30 minutes). An airport-city coach and buses are available. Return is from Hotel Africa Meridien (city air terminal). Taxis are available; a surcharge is levied at night. Airport facilities include a duty free shop and banks/bureau de change.
Djerba (DJE) (Melita) is 8km (5 miles) from the city.
Monastir (MIR) (Skanes) is 8km (5 miles) west of the city. Buses are available to the city centre. Sfax (SFA) is 15km (9 miles) from the city.
Tabarka (TBJ) is 2km (1.25 miles) from the city.
Tozeur (TOE) (Nefta) is 10km (6 miles) from the city. All the above airports have bars, restaurants and both incoming and outgoing duty free shops. Taxis are available at all the airports.

Note: A new airport at Enfidha, 100km (62 miles) south of Tunis, is scheduled for completion soon.

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Recommended immunisations:

*diphtheria, hepatitis A, *hepatitis B, polio, *TB, tetanus, typhoid
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month

Health risks in Tunisia:

Rabies

Tunisia Passports

Required by all

Notes:

Passport validity: Passports must be valid for 6 months

Tunisia Visas

The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Tunisia
2) For stays up to 3 months by:
a) British subjects being `Citizens of the United Kingdom & Colonies
b) Nationals of Algeria, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia & Herzegovina, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cote d`Ivoire, Croatia, Denmark, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Gibraltar, Gilbert Islands, Greece, Guinea, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (South), Kuwait, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Monaco, Montserrat, Morocco, Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saint Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia & Montenegro, Seychelles, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States & Vatican City

Notes:

Nationals of Australia & South Africa can obtain a visa on arrival

Transit

Required by all except those as noted above and:
1) Persons continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 48 hours provided holding confirmed tickets and documents (except nationals of China, Lebanon & Syria who must continue their journey within 24 hours)

Special notes:

All visitors must hold onward/return tickets & documents required for next destination

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