Tunisia reopens to British visitors for the summer
James ChappleTunisia has lifted its quarantine and testing rules for fully vaccinated visitors, while those still awaiting their jabs will be permitted entry with a negative PCR test result.
Travellers who have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine will no longer be subject to an inbound quarantine or testing requirement.
They must provide official proof of vaccination via a QR code or alternative evidence of vaccination provided by the NHS or relevant health authority.
Additionally, anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19 at least six weeks prior to their departure will also be exempt from the quarantine and testing rules if they can submit a medical certificate demonstrating this.
The new rules came into effect from Tuesday (1 June).
All other non-resident arrivals, aged 12 or over, will be exempt from quarantine if they can provide evidence of a flight, transfer and accommodation booking as part of an organised trip or tour.
They must also present evidence of a negative PCR test for Covid-19 taken up to 72 hours prior to departure, commit to remaining in their travel group during their stay, use pre-booked tourist transport and accommodation, and agree to comply with Tunisia’s Covid-19 health protocol.
The rules will be enforced "rigorously" by ground handling agencies said the Tunisian National Tourist Office in London "to guarantee the smooth running of the tourist season".
Tunisia is currently on the UK government’s amber list, meaning arrivals from Tunisia – including returning holidaymakers – must self-isolate for 10 days at home and submit to tests on days two and eight of their quarantine.
Meanwhile, Tunisia’s tourism ministry has announced plans to launch a vaccination drive for tourism staff working in hotels, restaurants, museums and archaeological sites, as well asfor tour guides and other staff working in or alongside the country’s tourism sector.
It comes after the government designated tourism a priority sector for vaccination.
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