Safety and emergencies

Areas advised against

• A state of emergency has been in force nationwide since 24 November 2015 and is regularly extended.

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• Strongly advised against by France (update of 13 March 2026): the far Saharan south near the Libyan and Algerian borders (military zone, authorisation required) and the western mountains (Orbata, Selloum, Semema, Chambi, Mghila).

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• Advised against except for essential travel: the desert south and east of the Bir Rijm Maatoug-Borj Bourguiba-Ben Guerdane line, the surroundings of the western mountains, rural areas between Kasserine, Sbeitla, Sidi Bouzid and Gafsa off the main roads, and in El Kef and Jendouba a 5 km strip along the Algerian border.

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• The UK advises against all travel to Chambi park, the military zones of Mounts Salloum, Sammamma and Mghila, south of El Borma and Dhehiba, within 20 km of the Libyan border and Ben Guerdane; and all but essential travel to Kasserine governorate (including Sbeitla) and a 75 km strip along Libya (excluding Zarzis).

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Terrorism and kidnapping

• Attacks have taken place (Bardo and Sousse in 2015, Tunis in 2019 and 2020, Sousse in 2020, Djerba in May 2023); security forces are the main targets. Keep away from places where they are stationed and prefer venues with security measures.

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In town

• Demonstrations, often spontaneous, can lead to curfews and traffic bans (especially in central Tunis and around the presidential palace): stay away.

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Crime

• Street crime is relatively under control; watch your bags in tourist areas. Always carry your papers.

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On the road

• Roads are good but driving is dangerous (offences, pedestrians, two-wheelers); night driving is strongly advised against. Limits: 110 km/h on motorways, 90 elsewhere, 70 on Djerba. For the tourist south-west, fly or use the motorway.

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• Leaving the scene is an offence; an accident report is drawn up. After a fatal accident, the driver is held in custody and may be jailed until trial.

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• Emergency numbers

  Ambulance 190, police 197, civil protection 198, National Guard 193.

  190197198193

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• Embassy and Consulate General of France in Tunisia

  Passport: France

  French embassy and consulate in Tunis.

  2, place de l'Indépendance, BP 493, 1000 Tunis+216 31 315 000

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