Tunisia travel advice: FCDO warns against travel to border and military zones
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Tunisia, warning against all travel to the Chaambi Mountains National Park, designated military operations zones (Mount Salloum, Mount Sammamma, Mount Mghila) in western Tunisia near the Algeria border, and the militarized zone south of El Borma and Dhehiba near the Libya border. It advises against all but essential travel to other areas. The latest update includes visa requirements, money, electronic devices, drugs, and power supply.
Impact and considerations
Tunisia's border and military zones pose risks of terrorist activity and security operations; business travelers should avoid these areas. Updated advice on visas and money may affect travel preparations.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all travel to Chaambi Mountains National Park and designated military operations zones.
- Terrorist activity risk in western and southern border areas.
- Latest update includes visa requirements, money, and power supply.
- Traveling against FCDO advice may invalidate travel insurance.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 25 Jul 2026, 00:07
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:17
- Last updated
- 25 Jul 2026, 00:07
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Tunisia travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 25 Jul 2026, 00:07