Fees · Country Guide
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Updated Mar 27, 2026 • 26 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Tunisia does not publish a single nationwide dive permit for visiting divers. In practice, your extra planning costs usually come from accommodation tax, operator-run boat access, and whatever reserve-compliance or weather-dependent logistics apply on the day.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel tourist tax | TND 4 to TND 12 per person per night First 10 nights; generally applies from age 12 | Foreign guests in 2- to 5-star hotels and similar tourist accommodation | Paid at accommodation check-in | Recent traveler-facing guidance and tax summaries report TND 4 for 2-star stays, TND 8 for 3-star stays, and TND 12 for 4- and 5-star stays. Ask your hotel whether cash or card is preferred. |
| Protected-area and boat-access costs | Usually bundled into operator pricing Per excursion or boat day | La Galite crossings, Kuriat trips, Melloula Bay guided activities, and some private charters | Licensed dive center, skipper, or excursion desk | Public sources do not show one national marine-park tag that every visitor buys separately, but operators may build reserve-management, mooring, or boat costs into the day rate and can change routes to comply with protected-area rules. |
| Dive accident and evacuation cover | Varies by insurer Trip-based or annual | Scuba and strongly recommended for freedive | Before travel | Treat dive insurance as essential rather than optional. Private treatment can require upfront payment, and offshore incidents may need coordinated evacuation support. |
Fee
First 10 nights; generally applies from age 12
Recent traveler-facing guidance and tax summaries report TND 4 for 2-star stays, TND 8 for 3-star stays, and TND 12 for 4- and 5-star stays. Ask your hotel whether cash or card is preferred.
Per excursion or boat day
Public sources do not show one national marine-park tag that every visitor buys separately, but operators may build reserve-management, mooring, or boat costs into the day rate and can change routes to comply with protected-area rules.
Trip-based or annual
Treat dive insurance as essential rather than optional. Private treatment can require upfront payment, and offshore incidents may need coordinated evacuation support.