Travel insurance for Tunisia from £9.25^[1]

Key takeaways

• The average cost of travel insurance for Tunisia is £25.55^[1]

• Travel insurance can protect you from medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost luggage, and more

• If you’re planning to travel for a month or longer, you may need backpackers’ insurance, rather than standard single-trip cover

• Tunisia offers adventure options like desert excursions, but you may need to buy extra insurance to cover these

• You may also need extra cover for activities such as snorkelling, diving or jet skiing

Do I need travel insurance for Tunisia?

Holiday insurance is not a legal requirement. But without it you will be personally responsible for paying all the costs if something goes wrong with your trip.

Travel insurance can financially protect you if your holiday to Tunisia is unexpectedly cancelled, you need medical treatment while travelling, or your valuables are lost or stolen.

According to 2025 data from the Association of British Insurers: Association of British Insurers:

• British residents had to make 500,000+^[2] claims on their travel insurance in 2024

• The most common reason for claiming was to cover unexpected medical expenses, with an average insurance payout of £1,528^[2]

• By contrast, you can find travel insurance to Tunisia from just £15.72^[3]

What type of travel insurance do I need for Tunisia?

Tunisia is covered under worldwide travel insurance policies but some insurers class it as being part of Europe. Make sure you check this carefully. The specific type of policy you need depends on your travel plans:

How much is travel insurance for Tunisia?

The average cost of travel insurance for a single trip to Tunisia is £18.49^[4]. However, the price you pay will vary depending on factors like your party size and how long you are visiting for.

^{The figures in this table are the averages of the costs paid by MoneySuperMarket customers over the last three months.}

Can I get last minute travel insurance for Tunisia?

Yes, it is possible to get last-minute travel insurance, although not all insurance providers will offer this.

You can buy last minute travel insurance through MoneySuperMarket.

Is it cheaper to buy travel insurance closer to my departure date?

There’s no guarantee you’ll get a cheaper deal by waiting until the last minute. More importantly, delaying could leave you without cancellation cover if something goes wrong before your holiday.

It’s generally best to buy your holiday insurance as soon as you book your trip. That way you'll be covered if you have to cancel your holiday to Tunisia.

What should my travel insurance policy for Tunisia include?

Standard travel insurance will usually cover:

• Illness and accidents

• Trip and activity cancellations

• Lost luggage (including your passport)

• Theft including pickpocketing

• Repatriation (bringing you home if you are seriously injured)

• Personal liability (you are responsible for accidentally harming someone or damaging their property)

🚩 Different travel insurance policies have different inclusions and exclusions. You should always read your documents and check what you're covered for.

What isn't covered by travel insurance for Tunisia?

Typical exclusions include:

• Undeclared pre-existing medical conditions

• 'Unforeseeable' disasters including terrorism, war, strikes and natural disasters

• Alcohol and drug-related incidents

• Travel to areas advised against by the government (found on the FCDO website)

• Adventure or winter sports

💡 Top tip: You can upgrade your insurance to include add-ons like winter sports, gadget cover and travel disruption cover.

Medical care in Tunisia

Medical facilities are available in Tunisia, but standards and accessibility can vary, particularly outside major cities and tourist areas.

British citizens will generally be required to pay for medical care if they need it while visiting Tunisia. There is no reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK, so you won't be able to use a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or receive free or subsidised treatment as a visitor.

You’ll usually be expected to pay for medical treatment upfront unless you have travel insurance. Costs can rise quickly, especially if private healthcare, hospital stays or specialist treatment are required.

For this reason, it’s important to take out travel insurance that includes adequate medical cover, as well as cover for emergency treatment and repatriation back to the UK if needed.

Can I get travel insurance for Tunisia if I have a pre-existing medical condition?

Yes, you can get travel insurance cover with a pre-existing medical condition, but it may be more expensive than a standard policy.

A pre-existing condition is any medical issue for which you had symptoms, medication, medical advice, treatment, or tests before you took out your insurance policy. It includes mental health conditions and disabilities.

You must disclose all pre-existing medical conditions. If you don't, your insurer can refuse to pay out for a claim.

You can buy medical travel insurance through MoneySuperMarket.

Do I need a visa to visit Tunisia?

🚩 Visa requirements for a country can change. For the most up-to-date information, check the UK government’s foreign travel advice website.

You do not need a visa if you’re visiting Tunisia as a tourist with a full UK passport. You will be able to stay for up to 90 days. There will also be several checks carried out when you arrive in Tunisia.

You may be asked to give your contact details, show your return, or onward, travel tickets, or your accommodation details.

Do I need vaccinations to visit Tunisia?

The Travel HealthPro website recommends you check recommends that your regular vaccinations are up to date before you travel to Tunisia.

The site also advises that most travellers should get Hepatitis A and Tetanus and that some should get Hepatitis B, Measles, Rabies and Typhoid.

🚩 Vaccination recommendations may be different for individuals with specific health conditions. We recommend speaking to your doctor before travelling.

What travel insurance do I need for snorkelling in Tunisia?

Your standard travel insurance policy will not usually cover you high-risk or adventurous water sports, which may include snorkelling, diving or jet skiing.

However, every policy is different so you will need to check what is, and what isn’t, covered with yours. If you’re not covered for water sports, you will have to buy an adventurous sports add on.

What travel insurance do I need for a cruise trip in Tunisia?

You may need to buy a cruise policy, or a cruise add-on. It will provide you with insurance tailored to your cruise trip, including cover for missed departures, days when you don’t set sail, and things like repatriation off the ship back to the UK.

How do I claim on my travel insurance?

• Report the incident you want to claim for to your insurer as soon as possible

• If something is stolen, report it to the local police within 24 hours and get a report

• Keep records of what has happened, including photos or videos and the contact details of anyone involved

➡️ Learn more: How to make a claim on your travel insurance.

Where can I get cheap travel insurance for Tunisia?

With MoneySuperMarket you can compare quotes from up to 59 different travel insurers, helping you find the best price for the level of cover you want.

Plus, we offer our travel insurance customers rewards! Get a voucher worth up to £5^[13], a Free Days Out pass worth £180, and much more.

Just sign up to our free SuperSaveClub^[13] before you buy your travel policy.

💡 Top tip: Looking for travel insurance for another destination? Check out our travel insurance destination guide hub.