The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) reviews its official travel advice for Tunisia throughout the year. The page was most recently updated on 20 September 2026. UK citizens planning a visit should check the current FCDO page before travelling, as specific areas and entry requirements can change between updates.
Current Restriction Zones
The FCDO currently advises against all travel to the Chaambi Mountains National Park near Kasserine, due to cross-border activity and ongoing Tunisian security force operations in designated military zones. These are remote highland areas with no tourist facilities.
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to areas within 30km of the Libyan border and to zones near the Algerian border north and west of Ghardimaou in Jendouba Governorate. Neither of these areas features on standard tourist routes, but overlanders heading towards Douz, Tozeur, or into the Sahara should check the exclusion zones carefully before planning their route.
Popular Tourist Areas
The main tourist destinations — Tunis, Djerba, Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir, and the Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd corridor — are not covered by any travel restriction and are operating normally. Tunisia welcomed over 11 million international visitors in 2025 and is on course to exceed that in 2026.
Terrorism Risk
The FCDO notes a general risk of terrorism across Tunisia, consistent with guidance for most countries in the region. A country-wide state of emergency has been in place since 2015; in practice this affects most visitors very little, though security presence is visible around government buildings in Tunis. The US maintains a Level 2 advisory (exercise increased caution).
For visitors, this means standard urban awareness: know where your accommodation is located, monitor local news if anything unusual occurs, and avoid large public gatherings if there are signs of civil unrest.
General Safety
Petty crime — pickpocketing and bag snatching — is most common in busy tourist areas. Keeping valuables secure and using reputable transport reduces risk significantly. Labour strikes affecting public transport and airports occur occasionally and can cause short-notice disruption. Travel insurance for Tunisia is strongly recommended — it covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and delays caused by industrial action.
Entry Requirements for UK Nationals
UK passport holders do not require a visa to enter Tunisia for stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. The FCDO page includes any updates to entry conditions; confirm these close to your travel date.
Keeping Your Advice Current
FCDO guidance is updated throughout the year. Conditions can change; we recommend checking the official FCDO page again in the days before your departure.
If you are planning a trip, our first-time guide to Tunisia covers what to expect on arrival, how to get around, and the practical basics for new visitors. For timing, our best time to visit guide looks at weather, crowds, and festivals across the year. For a broader safety assessment see the Is Tunisia Safe for Tourists? guide, and check Tunisia visa requirements for entry documents by nationality.