View Alerts and Messages Archive. The government prohibits the import of Tunisian currency. The government prohibits the export of Tunisian currency, except in limited amounts. Up to TND 3, may be re-exchanged into foreign currency, with the original exchange receipt, upon departure from Tunisia. The Embassy frequently receives reports from U. A residence permit is needed for stays longer than 90 days. The residence permit can be obtained from the central police station of the district of residence in Tunisia.
The Government of Tunisia expects all U. If a Tunisian-American succeeds in entering using a U. The U. Terrorism: Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking U. Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack β including knives, firearms, and vehicles β and most often target police, military, and other government security forces in Tunisia.
Terrorists may also target crowds and unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:. Department of State recommends that U. The threat of anti-Western terrorist activity persists, as does the risk of death or injury as a non-targeted bystander.. Specific Areas to Avoid: U. Embassy Tunis requires advance notification to Embassy security officials of travel by Embassy personnel outside greater Tunis.
Certain cities and governorates in Tunisia have a fluid and unpredictable security environment, and these areas require additional scrutiny before U. The following groups, including ones on the U. For more information, see our Terrorism page.
Demonstrations are most common on Saturdays and in the month of January. Financial scammers almost always pose as U. For more information on international financial scams, see our page on Protecting Yourself from Scams and the FBI pages.
