Your assessment
Your answer for tunis
!Moderate risk
Mostly safe with specific situations to watch for. Read the briefing below.
Recommendation: Travel with caution.
Field Briefing
Mode: I plan to travel · tunis
SECTION I·b — Today's Weather
🌙 Mostly clear
Tunis, Tunisia
| Today's high / low | 34.4°C / 25.8°C | Wind now / max | 4.3 km/h / 14 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 76% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 7.6 | Sunrise / Sunset | 05:50 / 18:48 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-09-01 01:51:20 UTC
SECTION I·c — Air Quality
Air Quality
Moderate
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 11.7 / 22.7 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 60 / 7.4 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-09-01 01:51:21 UTC
SECTION I·d — Official Travel Advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Tunisia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
SECTION I·e — Disaster Alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · ~279 km away · 2026-08-28
On 27/08/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 28/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · ~405 km away · 2026-08-28
On 26/08/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 29/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · ~322 km away · 2026-08-28
On 26/08/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 28/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · ~371 km away · 2026-08-27
On 24/08/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 29/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · ~422 km away · 2026-08-27
On 23/08/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 31/08/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-09-01 01:51:03 UTC
SECTION I·f — Health Notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
SECTION II — Quantitative Assessment
Travel with caution.
Origin / Destination
| Origin | minneapolis, mn, United States |
|---|---|
| Destination | tunis, Tunisia |
| Travel method | plane |
SECTION IV — Trip Readiness
Trip Readiness
Poorly Prepared
Document gap — handle before you go
- verify passport validity
Next actions
- verify passport validity
- passport/visa checked
- vaccines/health advice checked
- travel insurance purchased
- emergency numbers saved
SECTION V — Data Confidence
Data Confidence
Confidence: HIGH
Matched scope: city · Source: city-level + country fallback
Last reviewed: 2026-05-15 09:29:19
SECTION VI — Top Risk Drivers
Top Risk Drivers
Money safety and currency regulations · money
The money safety score of 45 indicates moderate financial risk, primarily involving cash handling, exchange controls, and informal market rates in Tunisia.
→ Use authorized exchange offices for currency transactions and retain all official exchange receipts.
Political and advisory baseline considerations · political
The advisory score of 55 and political score of 45 reflect moderate institutional caution and the potential for spontaneous public gatherings.
→ Register travel plans with diplomatic missions and avoid large public demonstrations.
Baseline property crime exposure · crime
A crime score of 35 indicates moderate opportunistic theft risks in crowded urban areas and transport hubs.
→ Secure valuables and maintain situational awareness in crowded markets and transport nodes.
SECTION VII — Threat Vector Decomposition
Threat Vector Decomposition
SECTION VIII — Executive Summary
Executive Summary
Tunis presents a moderate travel risk profile characterized by moderate advisory levels and currency management considerations. Crime and political scores reflect low-to-moderate baseline caution requirements for visitors arriving by air.
Live Intelligence / AI-Assisted Briefing
AI summary: Tunis presents a moderate travel risk profile characterized by moderate advisory levels and currency management considerations. Crime and political scores reflect low-to-moderate baseline caution requirements for visitors arriving by air.
Field recommendations
- Exchange currency only at authorized banks or official exchange booths.
- Retain all currency exchange receipts for departure customs verification.
- Carry photocopies of passport and travel documents rather than originals.
- Use reputable, pre-arranged transport for travel to and from Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
- Monitor local updates regarding public gatherings and transit disruptions.
- Maintain flexibility in daily itineraries to account for potential security adjustments.
- Ensure travel health insurance covers medical evacuation and local care.
SECTION X — Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict
- Check the official foreign-ministry travel advisory for your destination.
- Check official health notices (WHO/CDC equivalent) for outbreaks.
- Check the local weather forecast for the next 72 hours.
- Check transport disruption notices (rail/strikes/airport delays).
- Check airport status, immigration queues, and any transit-visa requirements.
- Re-check road and route conditions in the 24 hours before movement.
Protect
- Pre-book verified transport and avoid unsolicited drivers at hubs.
- Avoid late-night movement in unfamiliar areas.
- Keep digital and paper copies of your documents in two places.
- Use front-facing bags in crowded areas; do not place valuables in back pockets.
Rescue
- Save local emergency numbers (police, ambulance, fire, general 112/911).
- Identify the nearest hospital or clinic and how to reach it.
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your main wallet.
- Know the address of your country’s embassy or consulate.
Restore
- After return, monitor symptoms (especially fever, GI, respiratory) for 14 days.
- Replace any lost or expiring documents promptly.
- Report any theft or fraud to your bank and local authorities.
- Review your insurance claim needs while details are fresh.
- Update your travel checklist for next time.
- Build in a rest day after long or stressful travel.
Route Risk
Transport / route score: 29/100
Route analysis uses baseline route rules. Live route mapping is not connected.
Medical Access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response quality | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare infrastructure in Tunis is generally adequate with standard facilities available for travelers. Visitors should ensure they carry comprehensive travel insurance covering potential medical needs.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 197 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 190 |
| Fire | 198 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Verify before relying on these numbers in an emergency. Source: baseline-demo.
SECTION XIX — Embassy / Consular Guidance
Before travel, check your country's official foreign ministry or embassy website for emergency assistance information.
Scam Patterns
- Taxi Overcharging. Drivers often quote a tourist price that is double or triple the expected rate, or fail to start the meter immediately. Always ensure the driver uses the meter or agree on a fare before departure. Tip: Insist that the driver starts the meter as soon as you enter the taxi.
- Medina Fake Guide Ambush. Unlicensed individuals approach tourists in the narrow lanes of the medina offering unsolicited tours or assistance. They may later demand high fees for their services. Tip: Decline unsolicited offers for guides and stick to verified navigation methods.
- Fake Guide at Bardo Museum. Unlicensed guides wait outside major cultural sites like the Bardo National Museum to offer free or discounted tours. They exploit tourists by charging unexpected fees afterward. Tip: Ignore unofficial guides outside attractions and purchase tickets directly from official ticket booths.
SECTION XXI — Digital Security
- Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi.
- Enable 2FA on email, banking, and travel accounts.
- Back up document scans to a private cloud and a paper copy stored separately.
- Avoid unknown USB ports and charging stations.
- Keep automatic OS updates on; enable remote-wipe on your phone.
SECTION XXII — Money Safety
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your wallet.
- Use bank-lobby ATMs in daylight; cover the keypad.
- Keep a small amount of local cash for emergencies.
- Watch for skimmers and shoulder-surfers around ATMs and payment terminals.
- Use card-tap for transit and payments where possible to limit card-present exposure.
Personalized Safety Checklist
Calendar reminders
- -30 days (2026-10-04): Check vaccines/documents (consider visas).
- -14 days (2026-10-20): Confirm insurance and accommodation.
- -7 days (2026-10-27): Save emergency numbers and embassy info.
- -1 day (2026-11-02): Download offline maps; back up documents.
Verify Before Departure / Before Movement
- Foreign-ministry / national travel advisory
- Official travel-health authority (e.g. CDC, WHO, national equivalent)
- WHO/CDC-style health notices
- Local weather agency
- Emergency services in the area you are in
- Your embassy / consulate
- Official immigration / visa source
SECTION XXV — Trust and Transparency
| Data used | city-level + country fallback |
|---|---|
| Estimated data | Yes |
| Fallback logic | city -> country -> world |
| Confidence | high |
| AI used | Yes |
| Search used | No |
| Last AI refresh | 2026-08-20 20:05:13 |
| AI refresh status | fresh |
Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.