Cross-border route
Algeria Tunisia
Algeria 
TunisiaDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Algeria into Tunisia, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Tunisia expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the 1968 Vienna format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromAlgeria
ToTunisia
IDP in TunisiaRequired
Accepted format1968 Vienna
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in TunisiaTND
Algeria → Tunisia
Crossing the border
Algeria and Tunisia share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.
Driving rules in Tunisia
- Drive on the right.
- Toll motorway along the coast.
- Zero alcohol tolerance for driving.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
What to see when you arrive in Tunisia
- the ruins of Carthage near Tunis
- the Roman amphitheatre of El Djem
- the medina of Tunis
- the Sahara gateway of Tozeur
- the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Algeria to Tunisia?
Yes — Tunisia requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Tunisia recognises the 1968 Vienna format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Algeria and Tunisia?
No. Both Algeria and Tunisia drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.
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