Entry formalities:
A valid passport must be submitted by all the French, Canadians, Swiss and citizens of the Benelux. For those who go with tour operators, it is sufficient to present the ID card along with the airfare back, complemented by a hotel reservation, which should cover the number of nights for the duration of stay. |
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If you want to request an extension of the visa after three months, you must go to the Ministry of Interior in Tunis, Avenue Habib Bourguiba, with two passport photos, receipt from the hotel and 3 dinars in Stamps receipt that you will find in post offices. The time required for this procedure is 10 days.
Should you decide to travel with your car, remember to bring all the documents of the vehicle, your driver’s license and the vehicle registration. You will need during the ferry crossing to ask for the automobile sheet circulation. If you are a student, your international card (ISC) entitles you discounts.
What you should put it in your suitcase before leaving:
Light cotton clothes are needed. Do not forget the hat and sunscreen. In areas close to the desert, a Jacket will be necessary in the evening or early morning. A small medical kit and personal medication complement your luggage.
Customs:
For photos, both devices are permitted size and brand, with ten films and a small camera. The entry of liquor, alcohol, toilet waters, perfumes, tobacco, etc.. shall be subject to customs regulations in use in most countries. (Quota per person is currently equal to 2 liters of liquor + 1 carton) The passage of certain objects is allowed duty free of taxes, insofar as they are then reported at the end of stay.
What is the best time to visit Tunisia?
It is advisable to visit the northern area of the country between mid-March and mid May, or September to early December. The months of July and August are not recommended because the heat becomes unbearable and, as regards the high season, prices rise dizzily. The semi-desert of south east instead is easier to visit in spring, during the months of April and May or mid September to December.
How to get to Tunisia?
The aircraft remains the preferred way. The three main airports are Tunis-Carthage, Monastir and Djerba. Tunis-Carthage is 8 km from downtown. The trip is also possible by sea. The boarding pass is issued at the port upon presentation of the ticket, with the boarding pass, it is necessary to aim for the passport by the police.
For those who arrive in Tunisia with their own car, as in any other country in North Africa, the owner of the vehicle must be aboard it (or better driving). Otherwise, you need a proxy to drive the car abroad. The car will be included in the passport, so you need to highlight the country with the vehicle. If your insurance company does not issue green cards to Tunisia, you should purchase an insurance policy to the port. A service station is located at the exit of the port area of Tunis, at the entrance of the large bridge that leads into town.







