The outgoing Government of National Unity (GNU) in Libya has set a cap on the amount of cash travelers can carry to Tunisia, limiting it to $1,700, equivalent to approximately 5,000 Tunisian dinars, according to a decision by Prime Minister Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba.
In a statement, the Government of National Unity (GNU) noted that any amount exceeding 5,000 Tunisian dinars would be subject to Tunisia’s regulations and procedures. Travelers are entitled to withdraw any amount of money transferred through recognized banking and financial channels by the Tunisian authorities.
Faisal Barnous, Director of the Department of Traffic and Licensing at the Ministry of Interior affiliated with the Government of National Unity, emphasized that the crossing of any vehicle through land borders that does not meet the durability and safety conditions as per Libyan and Tunisian laws and regulations is prohibited.
Previously, the Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity announced a delay in the reopening of the Ras Ajdir border crossing for the travel of citizens until the upcoming Monday, June 24.
On Wednesday, the Interior Ministry of the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) announced that the reopening of the Ras Ajdir border crossing for citizen travel has been postponed to Monday, June 24. The ministry cited the need to complete certain procedures before fully reopening the border.
The ministry explained that the delay is necessary to finalise preparations for the reopening. Currently, the border crossing remains open for humanitarian, emergency, medical, and diplomatic cases, as previously announced.
Originally, the reopening of the Ras Ajdir border crossing for general travel was scheduled for Thursday, June 20, as stated by Acting Minister of Interior Emad Al-Tarabulsi alongside his Tunisian counterpart Khaled Al-Nouri on June 12.
The border crossing was partially reopened on June 13 for humanitarian and special cases following a security agreement between the Libyan and Tunisian interior ministries. This agreement, which includes seven key points, aims to facilitate safe and regulated movement across the border for these specific cases.
The agreement includes opening the four shared gates at the crossing to allow citizens of both countries to pass. It also resolves the name similarity issues for citizens of both countries.
Furthermore, the agreement stipulates the establishment of six electronic registration centres for Libyan citizens’ vehicles. It mandates that no additional fees or fines will be imposed and ensures the border post is kept free of any armed presence.
The Ras Ajdir crossing holds strategic importance as a vital link for both the Libyan and Tunisian people. Its closure on March 19 followed a directive by Libyan Interior Minister Emad Al-Trabelsi and was prompted by armed clashes on March 18 when a law enforcement force arrived at the crossing.
