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Weapons — Tunisia

What travelers need to know about weapons in Tunisia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Weapons in Tunisia: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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It is generally illegal to bring firearms into Tunisia other than a hunting weapon (which needs special authorization), and bringing ammunition (even used shells) without authorization is illegal; US carry permits are not valid.

Severe penalties including prison time.

§ US State Dept — Tunisia

Verified Jul 27, 2026

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