Tunisia: Authorities to require COVID-19 vaccine pass from Dec. 22 /update 70

Event

Tunisian authorities have announced that a COVID-19 vaccine pass is required to enter public and private spaces, such as state institutions, hospitals, and businesses, from Dec. 22. A presidential decree issued Oct. 22 stated that a vaccine pass would be required without clarifying the exact date that the measure would come into effect. Compliance is mandatory for both Tunisians and foreigners.

Proof of full vaccination is required to attend public and private gatherings, demonstrations, and other events. Wearing a facemask is required in public spaces and while using public transportation.

International Entry Measures
All arriving travelers aged 12 and older must present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before traveling to Tunisia; the test must include a quick response (QR) code. Individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 must also present evidence of their vaccination to enter the country. Individuals vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine must have been inoculated at least 28 days before traveling to Tunisia; those vaccinated with other vaccines must have been inoculated at least 14 days before traveling to the country.

Unvaccinated travelers or those who are not fully vaccinated must undergo a seven-day quarantine period at a government-approved hotel at their own expense. To enter Tunisia, these individuals must provide a copy of their hotel reservation and a transport voucher used for travel to the approved accommodations. These travelers are also subject to a PCR test during the final 24 hours of their mandatory quarantine period; authorities will transfer those testing positive for COVID-19 to a health isolation facility.

Arriving travelers may be subject to a COVID-19 rapid test upon arrival and may be placed into quarantine if the result is positive. All arriving individuals must download and use the E7mi mobile tracking application. All travelers must also complete the Tunisian government's online questionnaire before departing for the country; to access the questionnaire, click here.

Authorities have reopened the country's air and land borders with Libya.

Authorities will likely implement localized restrictions throughout Tunisia, particularly in regions that experience a rise in COVID-19 cases. Authorities could reimpose, extend, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all business appointments and travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Tunisian Ministry of Health (French)
E7mi Mobile Tracking Application (Arabic)
Government-approved Hotels (Arabic)