Tunisia Travel Risk 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

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