http://www.tunisia2020.com/en/TICAL INFORMATION

REGISTERfor the international conference

PLANyour business meetings

DISCOVERinvestment projects in Tunisia

TUNISIAN ENTRY PROCEDURES

Tunisian entry procedures for a stay not exceeding 3 months are flexible. 

All delegates must hold a valid international passport (6 months) or a travel document allowing them to return to their country of origin after having obtained a transit or entry visa.

European citizens and those from other countries in Eastern Europe do not need an entry visa for Tunisia for a stay not exceeding 90 days. A valid passport is sufficient or an identity card no older than 10 years with a hotel reservation as part of a tour..

List of countries that do not need an entry visa to Tunisia:

Algeria, Andorra, Antigua, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Denmark, Dominica, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mauritania, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, Seychelles, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (for nationals holders of ordinary passports), United States of America and the Vatican.

VENUE

The TUNISIA 2020 International Conference is being held at the Congress Centre on 29 and 30 November 2016.

 The Congress Center is the greatest conference center of Tunisia.  This ancient Exhibition Centre is now used for the international political meetings and other important summits.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Special rates have been negotiated with the main hotels in Tunis for delegates of the TUNISIA 2020International Conference. More information will be provided in the near future.

TRANSFER 

More information will be provided in the near future.

TRANSPORTATION

Tunis is not only the capital of Tunisia and an economic, historical and cultural intersection; it is also a major airport hub at the gateway to Africa and linked to the rest of the world’s major cities by a hundred or so airlines. The Tunis-Carthage International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the location of the conference and is close to numerous hotels.

Airlines flying to Tunis:

Air Algérie, Air France, Afriqiyah airways, Alitalia, Buraq Air, Egypt air, Emirates, Libyan wings, Lybian Arab, Lufthansa, Nouvel Air Tunisie, Qatar Airways, Royal air Maroc, Saudi Arab, Transavia, Tunisair airlines, Turkish Airlines, Vuelingair

CURRENCY

• Cash :The Dinar is not convertible, for this reason it’s preferable to exchange your currency in Tunisia. It is possible to exchange currency at the hotel and in banks.
• Cards :They are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and tourist shops. You can also use it to withdraw Tunisian currency in most large cities, airports and in tourist areas. Remember that your bank will charge you a fee for each of your withdrawals, so favour cash payments for your small expenses.
• Banks : Most banks accept Visa and Mastercard at their counters. The banks at the airport remain open until the arrival of the day’s last flight
• Exchange rate : http://www.bct.gov.tn/bct/siteprod/cours.jsp

MMUNICATION

If you want to use your mobile phone at a lower cost in Tunisia, you can buy a SIM card upon your arrival at one of three operators at the airport and replace your regular SIM card.
You can also buy prepaid rechargeable cards (5, 10 or 20 dinars) to make international calls or to call other mobile phones – a convenient way to stay in touch..

Tunisian mobile phone operators: :

• Ooredoo : http://www.ooredoo.tn
• Tunisie Télécom :http://www.tunisietelecom.tn
• Orange tunisie : www.orange.tn

USEFUL NUMBERS

Police : 197
• Emergency Ambulance Service: 190
• Civil Defence : 198
• Emergency service : (+216) 71 351 500
• SOS Doctors : (+216) 71 744 215
• SOS Ambulances : (+216) 71 725 555 ou (+216) 71 599 900
• Flight information (Tunis-Carthage Airport) : 

• (+216) 71.754.000
• (+216) 71.755.000
• (+216) 71.848.000 

HEALTH