Travel insurance: Tunisia
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Your next trip to Tunisia should be remembered for the right reasons, so it’s important you get travel insurance to protect you
Your next trip to Tunisia should be remembered for the right reasons, so it’s important you get travel insurance to protect you
Travel insurance for Tunisia should be a vital part of your holiday checklist, to protect you against the unexpected at a time you’re meant to be relaxing.
Travel insurance can protect you (and cover the costs) if the worst happens while you’re away and you need some support. From lost luggage or a stolen passport, to medical treatment and emergency repatriation, travel insurance serves as a safety net when you need it most.
While Tunisia is an African country, some travel insurance providers class Tunisia under Europe for travel insurance, based on its level of risk. For this reason, you might only need to buy European travel insurance instead of worldwide cover – however you should check with your provider beforehand to ensure you have the right policy.
Just going to Tunisia? A single-trip travel insurance policy may be the right option for you. Single trip cover is designed for a one-off trip, to protect you from when you take out your cover, to when you return home.
If you’re going on multiple holidays throughout the year, including Tunisia, an annual multi-trip policy may suit you best. Annual travel insurance policies are designed for regular travellers, to cover you for multiple trips throughout the year.
If you’re backpacking across the globe and stopping off in Tunisia, backpacker travel insurance may be the right option for your needs. You can be covered for one trip to multiple destinations during an extended time period.
Your travel insurance for Tunisia is designed to cover you against unexpected mishaps while you’re on your travels.
Your travel insurance policy for Tunisia should include:
If you’re looking to personalise your travel insurance to suit what you’ll being doing on your trip, you’ll need to look out for extras you can add to your policy. This is because some cover options won’t usually be covered as standard. This means you may need to pay extra money to cover yourself and your trip, depending on your situation and holiday plans.
These extras that can be added to your travel insurance, and things to watch out for, include:
Pre-existing condition travel insurance: If you live with a pre-existing medical condition, or have had one in recent years (different insurers rules may vary) that you’ve received treatment for, it’s important you let your insurer know. This is because you may only be covered for medical treatment while you’re away for that condition if you’ve disclosed it to your insurer and it’s covered by your policy.
If you live with a medical condition, you may have to pay more for your travel insurance. This is because your policy will be tailored to you and your level of risk. It’s important to let your insurer know of any pre-existing medical conditions you have, or have had, so your policy can protect you should the unexpected happen.
FCDO advice: It’s important to always check the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s (FCDO) travel advice before you go on holiday. Some insurers will make your policy invalid if you travel against government advice. Worried about COVID-19 affecting your travel plans? Take a look at our guide on coronavirus and travel insurance.
Sports and activities: If you’re planning on participating in higher-risk activities while you’re in Tunisia, you may choose to take out adventure cover. Activities such as scuba diving have limits on what exactly is covered, so make sure you check with your insurer that your holiday plans are covered before you go.
Medical treatment isn’t free for foreign travellers in Tunisia. This means all doctors’ fees, medication and hospital treatment in private clinics must be paid for, which can be expensive. With this in mind, travel insurance is important to avoid large medical bills should you need medical treatment while you’re away.
While Tunisia is often listed under Europe for travel insurance, Tunisia isn’t covered by the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card.) So, travel insurance is even more important to protect you should the unexpected happen and you need medical assistance. Keep in mind that the EHIC is being phased out and replaced by the Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).
Travelling to Tunisia: Key Information | |
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Language(s) | Arabic, French, English |
Currency | Tunisian dinar - compare travel money |
Dialling code | +216 |
Plug sockets | C & E |
Emergency contact number | 197 (police), 190 (ambulance) or 198 (civil protection) |
Embassy address | 29 Princes Gate, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1QG |
FCDO travel advice | FCDO advise against all but essential travel to Tunisia |
From historical sites to the Mediterranean coastline, Tunisia has something for everyone. Into your history? The first Roman colony outside of Italy was in Tunisia. Looking to unwind? Opt for a thalassotherapy treatment in a luxury spa.
Here are just a few of our things to note when travelling in Tunisia: