The FCO has advised against all but essential travel to Tunisia.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has changed its advice regarding Tunisia and are now advising against any non-essential travel to the country, due to the continuing political unrest, which has led to public demonstrations.

If you are about to depart on a holiday to Tunisia you should contact your travel agent or tour operator for the latest information. You should also be aware that your travel insurance may not cover you if you travel to a country against FCO advice.

The FCO advises British tourists who are already in Tunisia to monitor the news and stay in touch with their tour operator, they should any avoid rallies and demonstrations and listen carefully to local advice. If they are in any doubt about the safety of their location they should stay in their accommodation.

Thomson/First Choice states that customers who are already in Tunisia are able to continue their holiday as planned and return home as scheduled, however as a precautionary measure they are advising customers to stay within their hotel resorts and all excursions for Friday 14th January have been cancelled.

The situation in Tunisia is unpredictable, there have been demonstrations, some violent, in multiple locations across the country, including Tunis, Sousse, Sfax, Nabul, Hammamet, Douze, Kasserine, Requeb and Thia. There is a risk that tourists could get caught up in these demonstrations which could turn violent. A nightly curfew has been imposed in the Greater Tunis area and a general strike has been called on 14 January where further violence is expected.

The foreign and Commonwealth office publishes up to date travel advice, always check this before you travel.

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