Algeria – The Tunisian Embassy in Algeria has announced the temporary opening of land borders between the two countries, but which is subject to certain conditions.
Indeed, it is via its official page on Facebook, that the Embassy of Tunisia in Algeria, announced the opening of the land borders with Algeria. An opening scheduled for January 6 and 7 but under certain conditions, according to the Voyager Dz website.
The same organization made it clear that those affected by this announcement can only access Tunisia via the El Ayoun border post. This with the obligation to respect the necessary sanitary measures. But also, to present a negative PCR test.
That said, in its press release, the Embassy made it clear that access to Tunisian territory is subject to certain conditions, and is certainly not allowed to all those wishing to access it. However, the persons concerned must present documents to justify the reason for their trip.
What are the conditions of access to Tunisian territory?
In detail, only Algerians resident in Tunisia are admitted, with the presentation of a certificate of residence. People who wish to go there for health reasons, with their medical file. As well as students, by presenting a registration card at the checkpoints; according to the same source.
As for the Algerian spouses of Tunisians, they must present a valid identity document. In the end, the last category announced by the Embassy is that of businessmen; who must present a trade register. However, issued in Tunisia, the organization said.
As a reminder, Algeria has kept all its borders, air, sea and land closed since March 17. This, in order to fight against the spread of the Coronavirus epidemic in the country. Only special flights; in the context of repatriation of Algerians stranded abroad have been operated so far.
