Tunisia
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===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ||
| - | + | First landfall in Tunisia must be at an official port of entry and no-one must go ashore (or leave the vessel) until all the formalities have been completed. The various officials will visit the yacht - full crew list and copy of the vessel's insurance documents must be presented (these documents will be requested at all subsequent ports of call in Tunisia). Once Customs and Immigration have been seen, the harbour dues must be paid to the Harbour Master. A "Cruising Permit" will be issued. | |
| - | + | The authorites must be notified immediately of any crew changes. | |
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| + | Before leaving any port, ensure that any outstanding harbour fees are paid and check out with the port police, notifying them of your next port of call. | ||
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| + | When departing Tunisia, the "Cruising Permit" must be handed back to Customs and clearance done with Immigration. | ||
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| + | ===Immigration, Visas & Customs=== | ||
'''Immigration'''<br> | '''Immigration'''<br> | ||
| - | + | No visas are required for many nationals including those of most European countries, Canada, the United States and Japan. Australian and South African nationals can obtain a visa on arrival whilst New Zealand citizens require a visa obtained in advance.<br> | |
| + | '''Note''': Israeli nationals and those with Israeli stamps in their passports will not be allowed into Tunisia. | ||
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| + | On arrival, passports are stamped by the police, valid for 3 months and renewable for a further 3 months | ||
'''Customs'''<br> | '''Customs'''<br> | ||
| - | + | On arrival, Customs require a list of all dutiable goods (alcoholic beverages in particular) and will want to see the vessel's insurance documents. | |
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| + | Firearms and ammunitions MUST be declared to Customs on arrival. | ||
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| + | PETS: Must have health certificates and certificates of vaccinations. | ||
| + | Documents | ||
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| + | There is no charge for the "Cruising Permit" that is issued on arrival. The validity of the "Cruising Permit" is normally 3 months, renewable for up to one year. | ||
===Ports & Popular Stops=== | ===Ports & Popular Stops=== | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 17 April 2008
Tunisia Cruising Guide
| Tunisia | |
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| Language: | ?? |
| Currency: | ?? |
| Time Zone | UTC ?? |
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Background
Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.
Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate & general weather details here.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
First landfall in Tunisia must be at an official port of entry and no-one must go ashore (or leave the vessel) until all the formalities have been completed. The various officials will visit the yacht - full crew list and copy of the vessel's insurance documents must be presented (these documents will be requested at all subsequent ports of call in Tunisia). Once Customs and Immigration have been seen, the harbour dues must be paid to the Harbour Master. A "Cruising Permit" will be issued.
The authorites must be notified immediately of any crew changes.
Before leaving any port, ensure that any outstanding harbour fees are paid and check out with the port police, notifying them of your next port of call.
When departing Tunisia, the "Cruising Permit" must be handed back to Customs and clearance done with Immigration.
Immigration, Visas & Customs
Immigration
No visas are required for many nationals including those of most European countries, Canada, the United States and Japan. Australian and South African nationals can obtain a visa on arrival whilst New Zealand citizens require a visa obtained in advance.
Note: Israeli nationals and those with Israeli stamps in their passports will not be allowed into Tunisia.
On arrival, passports are stamped by the police, valid for 3 months and renewable for a further 3 months
Customs
On arrival, Customs require a list of all dutiable goods (alcoholic beverages in particular) and will want to see the vessel's insurance documents.
Firearms and ammunitions MUST be declared to Customs on arrival.
PETS: Must have health certificates and certificates of vaccinations. Documents
There is no charge for the "Cruising Permit" that is issued on arrival. The validity of the "Cruising Permit" is normally 3 months, renewable for up to one year.
Ports & Popular Stops
- Ben Khiar
- Bizerte (Port of entry)
- Djerba (Houmt Souk) (Port of entry)
- El Kantaoui (Port of entry)
- Gabes (Port of entry)
- Kelibia (Port of entry)
- La Chebba
- La Goulette (Entry prohibited)
- Mahdia
- Monastir
- Sfax (Port of entry)
- Sidi Bou Said (Port of entry)
- Sidi Daoud (Port of entry)
- Sousse (Port of entry)
- Tabarka (Port of entry)
- Yasmine Hammamet (Port of entry)
- Zarzis (Port of entry)
Offshore Islands
Details?
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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