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🇹🇳 Vaccines for Tunisia

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Tunisia

Tunisia requires no specific travel vaccines and is a relatively low-risk North African destination, with most visitors coming for beach resorts around Hammamet, Sousse, and Djerba, or for cultural visits to Tunis and historical sites like Carthage. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended given variable food and water hygiene standards outside resort environments. There's no malaria risk. Leishmaniasis exists at low levels in some rural areas, transmitted by sandflies, though this is rarely relevant for standard tourist itineraries. Healthcare in Tunis and major resort areas is reasonable; more rural areas, particularly in the south, have more limited facilities.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry

No vaccines required for entry to this destination.

Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water risk.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Hepatitis A
  • ⚠Typhoid
  • ⚠Leishmaniasis (rural areas)
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
—
None required for entry
Recommended vaccines
~€185
(~$201)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

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Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Tunisia?
No vaccines are required for entry to Tunisia. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended, particularly if your trip includes eating outside resort restaurants or visiting local markets in Tunis, Sousse, or elsewhere — food and water hygiene standards vary more than within controlled resort environments.
Is there malaria in Tunisia?
No. Tunisia is malaria-free.
Is tap water safe in Tunisia?
Tap water in Tunisia is treated but quality and taste vary, and many locals and visitors prefer bottled water, particularly outside Tunis and major resorts. It's a reasonable precaution rather than a strict necessity in most areas.
What is the main health risk for tourists in Tunisia?
Traveller's diarrhoea from food and water is the most common issue, which is why Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccination is recommended. Leishmaniasis, a sandfly-borne disease, exists at low levels in some rural areas but is rarely relevant for standard resort or cultural-tourism itineraries. Sun exposure in summer is also a practical consideration.