Tunisia: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic

Tough

Overall verdict for Tunisia: Tough. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.

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🎁 Free, no account: Drugs, Sex & dating, Weapons

The 23 topics at a glance

Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed

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This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for Tunisia, offline, in 23 languages.

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How Tunisia compares

With 6 of 23 topics flagged red, Tunisia is more relaxed than 6 of the 6 other countries in North Africa (regional average: 11.4). Worldwide, Tunisia ranks #51 of 148 for strictness (tied with 13 other countries).

What sets it apart

Cash & currency: flagged red here, while only 7 of 148 countries are this strict.

What to watch most in Tunisia

❤️ Sex & dating · Guides by topic

The age of consent is the first thing to check, and it varies from 13 to 21 depending on the country and sometimes the region.
Some countries criminalise sex outside marriage, which can affect an unmarried couple sharing a hotel room.
Same-sex relations remain a criminal offence in around 60 countries, with sentences up to life in a handful.

Tunisia at a glance

CapitalTunis

CurrencyTunisian Dinar (TND)

LanguageArabic, French

Emergency number197

Driving sideRight

Mains voltage230 V

Calling code+216

Time zoneUTC+01:00 / UTC+02:00

Plug typesC · E

Land borders🇩🇿 Algeria 🇱🇾 Libya

Frequently asked questions

Is Tunisia strict with tourists?

Overall verdict: Tough. 6 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (Drugs, Sex & dating, Weapons, Jail risk, Drones, Cash & currency), 15 require caution.

What can get me fined or arrested in Tunisia?

The strictest topics for travellers in Tunisia are: Drugs, Sex & dating, Weapons, Jail risk, Drones, Cash & currency. Each has specific thresholds and penalties, detailed in the app.

Where do I find the exact rules for Tunisia?

In LawsTravels: open Tunisia, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. 3 topics are free on every country; the other 20 unlock for the price of a coffee.

What is the emergency number in Tunisia?

In Tunisia, dial 197. Capital: Tunis. Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND). Main language: Arabic, French.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Tunisia?

In Tunisia, traffic drives on the right. Mains voltage: 230 V. Calling code: +216. Time zone: UTC+01:00 / UTC+02:00. Plug types: C · E.

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Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.