If you are planning a trip to Tunisia, whether for business or for pleasure, there are various things to bear in mind. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the rules when it comes to travel and many countries have new regulations in place for incoming passengers. Tunisia is no exception.

Of course, you still have to think about the usual things like having an in-date passport and filling in a Tunisia visa application [1] before you set off. However, there are also a number of extra boxes to check off your list to make sure you can travel to Tunisia in the era of COVID-19.safety first [2].

There are 4 main regulations you must follow to visit Tunisia during the pandemic:

-       Health Declaration

-       Test before travelling

-       Self-isolation

-       Test in TunisiaHealth Declaration Form [3]" to fill in. Handily, this can be found and completed online.

If you're going to Tunisia during the coronavirus pandemic, you need to fill it out before setting off and enter all the required information. This includes personal details, including the following:

-       Name

-       Nationality

-       Country of residence

-       Gender

-       Date of birth

You'll also have to provide travel information, including:

-       Passport number

-       Date of arrival

-       Country of departure

-       Means of arriving in Tunisia (air, land, or sea)

Finally, you'll have to provide a contact telephone number, email address, and the address of where you plan to stay and self-isolate upon arrival.

After completing the Health Declaration form, a QR code will be generated. You must bring this QR code with you and present it twice:

-       Prior to boarding

-       Upon arrival at immigration control in Tunisia

All international arrivals need this QR code to clear immigration and enter the country.Tunisia [4]or simply passing through the country in transit to another destination, you need to be tested for coronavirus before setting off.

You should book an RT-PCR test [5] for no more than 72 hours before you plan to leave for Tunisia. The result should show that you are negative for COVID-19. Individuals who test positive will not be allowed to travel.

The negative test result should be printed and must be in one of the following languages:

-       Arabic

-       English

-       French

Children under 12 are exempt from needing a COVID-19 test. Additionally, if you are going to Tunisia as part of an organised, all-inclusive tour, you get a pass from needing the test.

As well as being tested beforehand, you'll also be tested 48 hours after arrival with another RT-PCR test. You should be aware that this test is not free and be prepared to foot the bill.global travel restrictions [6] and advice for going abroad during the pandemic.