Tunisia Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Tunisia
112 / 197
General Emergency
197
Police
198
Ambulance / Medical
198
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Tunis
Currency
TND (DT)
Official Language
Arabic, French
Country Code
+216
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Tunisia
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
90 km/h
Highway
110 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Toll motorways A1, A3, and A4. Cash payment in Tunisian Dinars accepted at toll booths.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent tip appreciated in restaurants and cafes. Round up bills to the nearest dinar in cafes, leave 5–10% cash in restaurants.
- DO Negotiate pleasantly in medinas and enjoy complimentary mint tea from artisans.
- DO Wear sturdy walking footwear and sun protection when visiting Carthage or Dougga ruins.
- DO Ensure yellow taxi drivers activate the taximeter ('Compteur') at start of trip.
- DON'T Never photograph government buildings, military posts, or police officers.
- DON'T Do not take Tunisian Dinar currency notes out of the country upon departure.
- DON'T Avoid wearing revealing beachwear outside designated resort hotel pools.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & E (230V, 50Hz – Europlug and standard Schuko fit without adapters).
Tap Water: Tap water is chlorinated; bottled spring water ('Safia', 'Sabrine') is widely recommended for drinking.
Insider Tip: STRICT CURRENCY RESTRICTION: Tunisian Dinars (TND) cannot be exported. Keep ATM exchange receipts to convert leftover dinars back at the airport before departure!
