Tunisia Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of May 20, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 2· Exercise Increased Caution

Level 2 of 4 · as of May 20, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all travel to parts of the country

Last updated February 23, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Removal of information about temporary safety measures following severe storm.”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

May 20, 2026 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Tunisia since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Tunisia safe? What the official advisory says

in Tunisia due to terrorism , crime , and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

U.S. government employee travel restrictions

U.S. government employees working in Tunisia are not allowed to travel to the following locations without prior coordination with the Tunisian government due to safety risks:

16 km of both the Algerian and Libyan border
Mount Chaambi National Park
Mount Salloum
Mount Sammamma
Mount Mghila in Kasserine governorate
Mount Orbata in Gafsa governorate
The military zone south of Remada

U.S. citizens in Tunisia are strongly advised to take the same precautions and not travel to these areas for any reason.

Terrorism

There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Tunisia. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Tunisia. Terrorist groups and individuals may attack, and may do so without warning or a pre-meditated target. There is a country-wide state of emergency in effect. It gives more authority to security forces to maintain civil order. It allows the government to focus on fighting terrorism.

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 20, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Tunisia travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Tunisia?

As of May 20, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Tunisia at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

What does Level 2 mean?

Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

When did the Tunisia travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on May 20, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Tunisia?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated February 23, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.