Tunisia: Authorities to reopen air and land borders with Libya from 07:00 Sept. 17 /update 66

Event

Tunisian authorities have announced plans to reopen the country's air and land borders with Libya from 07:00 Sept. 17. A nationwide 23:59-05:00 nightly curfew remains in place until further notice.

Authorities require all incoming travelers to provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival to enter Tunisia. All travelers must also download the E7mi tracking application upon arrival.

Travelers who are not fully vaccinated are required to quarantine for a period of 10 days on arrival at a government-approved hotel. covThose who present evidence of full vaccination are required to self-isolate for 10 days at a hotel or their residence.

Cafes and restaurants must close to sit-in customers by 22:00 daily. All public gatherings and events in closed or open spaces remain banned.

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 COVID-19 Country Clarifications (Arabic)
Tunisian Ministry of Health (French)
E7mi Mobile Tracking Application (Arabic)