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Tunisia Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Tunisia faces a moderate risk from armed conflict and terrorism, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. There was no change to the advisory level.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 2 · whole-country level
There was no change to the advisory level. The “Crime” and “Unrest” risk indicators were added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Tunisia due to terrorism, crime, and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Within 16 km of the Algerian border due to terrorism , except for the cities of Tabarka and Ain Draham. Within 16 km of the border with Libya due to terrorism . Mount Chaambi National Park, Mount Salloum, Mount Sammamma, and Mount Mghila in Kasserine governorate due to terrorism . Mount Orbata area in the Gafsa governorate due to terrorism . The desert south of Remada as it is a military zone. Advisory summary U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Tunisia are not allowed to travel to the following locations without prior coordination with the Tunisian government due to safety risks: 16 km of both the Algerian and Libyan border Mount Chaambi National Park Mount Salloum Mount Sammamma Mount Mghila in Kasserine governorate Mount Orbata in Gafsa governorate The military zone south of Remada U.S. citizens in Tunisia are strongly advised to take the same precautions and not travel to these areas for any reason. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Tunisia. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Tunisia. Terrorist groups and individuals may attack, and may do so without warning or a pre-meditated target. There is a country-wide state of emergency in effect. It gives more authority to security forces to maintain civil order. It allows the government to focus on fighting terrorism. Crime Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing. Violent crime can o
Higher-risk regions — Level 4 (Do Not Travel): Within 16 km of the Algerian border due to terrorism , except for the cities of Tabarka and Ain Draham. Within 16 km of the border with Libya due to terrorism . Mount Chaambi National Park, Mount…

UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Western Tunisia, including the Tunisia-Algeria border FCDO advises against all travel to: the Chaambi Mountains National Park the designated military operations zones: Mount Salloum Mount Sammamma Mount Mghila This is due to cross-border terrorist activity and operations by the Tunisian security forces. In addition, FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: areas north and west of the town of Ghardimaou in Jendouba Governorate, including El Feidja National Park within 20km of the Tunisia-Algeria border in El Kef and Jendouba governorates, south of the town of Jendouba Kasserine Governorate, including the town of Sbeitla within 10km of the rest of the Tunisia-Algeria border south of Kasserine Governorate within 10km of Mount Mghila Mount Orbata Southern Tunisia, including the Tunisia-Libya border FCDO advises against all travel to: the militarised zone south of the towns of El Borma and Dhehiba within 20km of the rest of the Tunisia-Libya border area north of Dhehiba the town of Ben Guerdane and immediate surrounding area This is due to cross-border terrorist activity and fighting in Libya. In addition, FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 75km of the Tunisia-Libya border, including Remada and El Borma but excluding Zarzis, the C118 road and all areas in Medenine Governorate north of the road. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and any specific travel advice that applies to you: women travellers disabled travellers LGBT+ travellers solo and independent travel volunteering and adventure travel Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses
Higher-risk regions — Advise against all travel: Western Tunisia, including the Tunisia-Algeria border FCDO advises against all travel to: the Chaambi Mountains National Park the designated military operations zones: Mount Salloum Mount Sammamma…

France Diplomatie

Heightened vigilance · whole-country level
France Diplomatie : vigilance renforcée sur l'ensemble du pays (jaune).
Higher-risk regions — Travel formally advised against: (en rouge sur la carte) Extrême Sud du pays La région saharienne proche des frontières avec la Libye et avec l’Algérie est formellement déconseillée. Elle correspond à une zone militaire instaurée au…

Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level
Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

wildfire · Orange impact for forestfire in 11824 ha
Orange forest fire notification in Tunisia
On 21/07/2026, a forest fire started in Tunisia, until 29/07/2026.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:03:11 GMT · 6d ago

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Tunisia at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Global
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Recent risk-level changes

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Tunisia?

Tunisia is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. There was no change to the advisory level.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Tunisia?

The US State Department currently rates Tunisia at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution — for the country as a whole. Specific areas carry a higher level (Do Not Travel). There was no change to the advisory level.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Tunisia?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Tunisia as a whole. It advises against travel to parts of the country (Advise against all travel). Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Tunisia?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Heightened vigilance" for Tunisia as a whole. Specific regions are rated higher (Travel formally advised against). France Diplomatie: vigilance renforcée sur l'ensemble du pays (jaune).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Tunisia?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Tunisia as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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