Tunisia changed its entry conditions following the discovery of the new Omicron variant. From December 1, 2021, a PCR test of less than 48 hours will be requested before boarding, instead of less than 72 hours previously.
[Mis à jour le 29 novembre 2021 à 10h46] If the Tunisia has reopened its maritime, land and air borders, the health situation linked to Covid remains difficult in the country. Due to the discovery of a new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, new entry measures into the country will come into force for all departures from December 1, 2021. From Wednesday, travelers over 6 years old will have to present a negative PCR test 48 hours before departure instead of 72 hours before. Random antigen tests will be carried out on arrival, positive people will have to apply the mandatory quarantine.
If Tunisia has opened all its borders, including its air borders, France has for its part changed Tunisia from the red list to the orange list. Vaccinated travelers (complete vaccination schedule) are not subject to the compelling reasons regime. They must present, in addition to their vaccination certificate, a sworn statement attesting to the absence of symptoms of covid-19 infection and contact with a confirmed case of covid-19.
On the Tunisian side, passengers who have completed the vaccination schedule against Covid-19 for at least 14 days are required to present a certificate issued by the health authorities of the country of residence. The PCR test on entry is no longer required, including for children under 12 years old. Passengers arriving in Tunisia, unvaccinated or not having a complete vaccination schedule, are required, in addition to other measures, to present a negative RT-PCR test bearing a QR-code, the date of which does not exceed the 72 hours at check-in at the departure airport.
On departure from Tunisia, travelers must present a negative PCR test dated less than 72 hours before the flight (for those who are not vaccinated or immunized). Each traveler agrees to self-isolate for 7 days upon arrival in France, and to perform a second PCR test at the end of this period.
The curfew extends from 00:00 to 05:00 throughout Tunisia, since August 19, 2021 until further notice. The owners of restaurants and cafes of all kinds will have to raise the chairs and prevent consumption on site from 10 p.m.
Travel between regions is once again allowed within the territory. Family, private and public gatherings as well as gatherings in confined spaces, however, remain prohibited, except for fully vaccinated people (in open spaces).
The country has not been confined since May 17, 2021. The partial lifting of the bans aimed at protecting the population from the risk of contamination has been done gradually. However, although general containment was decreed in May, it was not fully respected, due to a sling from some of the shops. Today, however, most public and private places are officially open: places of worship, schools and universities have thus been able to reopen. Cafes and restaurants are also authorized to open, respecting a theoretical gauge of between 30 and 50% of their maximum capacity. However, each traveler is required to strictly apply the health measures of the Tunisian tourism health protocol to fight against Covid-19. The controls on the territory have thus been strengthened, they mainly concern the wearing of masks in closed public spaces and transport. A toll-free number for people wishing to learn more about health restriction measures has been set up by the Tunisian government: 00216 80 10 11 11.
Yes, it is possible to access Tunisian beaches throughout the country. However, each governor has the possibility, if the health situation so requires, to isolate the high-risk sources of contamination (cluster).
Several companies provide air links between Paris and Tunisia, including Air France, Tunisair, Nouvelair (private Tunisian airline) and Transavia. The low-cost airline Transavia, a subsidiary of the Air France – KLM group, has even stepped up its flight program to ensure as many connections as possible.
Before boarding for the first time, travelers from France must therefore present their negative PCR test dated less than 72 hours before flight departure (for children over 12 years old). For people who have been fully vaccinated, or who are immunized, a certificate bearing a QR code issued by the competent authorities allows access to boarding without having to present a PCR test. For travelers arriving in Tunisia, rapid tests, carried out randomly, may be carried out. If the test is positive, the passenger will then be immediately transferred to a dedicated center for isolation. When leaving Tunisia, travelers must also complete a contact form, required by the French authorities.