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- Capital
- Tunis (TUN)
- Dialing Code
- + 216
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +1 hour
- Language
- Arabic, French and Tunisian Arabic
- Best Time to Go
- March - May
- Currency
- Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Travel Tips
- The symbol DT is also used commonly for the Tunisian Dollar
- English is also widely spoken, as is German and Italian
- Tap water is safe to drink in urban areas, however may cause abdominal upset. Outside of resorts, only bottled water should be drunk and ice should be avoided
- Tunisia is a liberal and tolerant Muslim society, however outside of the main resorts and especially in the more rural areas, visitors should dress modestly. Visitors should also dress appropriately when visiting religious buildings such as mosques, where women will be required to wear a headscarf. Respect to religious customs should also be shown during the month of Ramadan
- Foreign travellers are advised to carry a copy of their passport at all times
Last updated 8 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Embassy of Tunisia
850 Stanza Bopape Street, Cnr Eastwood Street, Arcadia 0007
Telephone: 012 342 6282/3
E-mail: at.pretoria@diplomatie.gov.tn / at.pretoria@telkomsa.net
Website: www.diplomatie.gov.tn
Facebook: Embassy of Tunisia to South Africa
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
March: 20 - 22
April: 9
May: 1, 27 - 28
June: 16
July: 25
August: 13, 25
October: 15
December: 17
Visa Requirements
Visas are not required by South African passport holders for a stay of up to 90 days, provided the visit is for tourism or work purposes.
Entry Requirements
- Passport valid for a minimum of 3 months with 2 blank pages
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking / Letter of Invitation
- Proof of sufficient funds
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended:
Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
South African Embassy
7 Rue Achtart, Nord-Hilton, Tunis.
Telephone: +216 71 800 311
E-mail: sa@emb-safrica.intl.tn
Website: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/tunis/