EU funds development of « Smart Traveller » mobile customs application to enhance travel experience in Tunisia

June 26, 2018
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To celebrate the launch of the “Smart Traveller” mobile customs application developed for travellers, the General Directorate of Tunisian Customs, in collaboration with the International Center for the Development of Migration Policies (ICMPD), organised a launch ceremony for the new application for smartphones and tablets in Tunis on 22 June.

The “Smart Traveller” application, developed under the supervision of a working group of the General Directorate of Customs, in coordination with the ICMPD Bureau in Tunis, contains a large amount of information and practical recommendations involving the procedures and customs regulations that affect travellers or that they must follow, including for Tunisians from abroad, when they enter and stay in Tunisia, and whenever they leave the country.

The development of this mobile application is part of the “Support Programme to the Tunisian Government in the area of Integrated Border Management”, funded by the European Union and the Swiss Confederation and implemented by the ICMPD.

This event was held under the auspices of His Excellency Mr. Ridha Chalghoum, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Tunisia and Ms. Gabriela Abado, Deputy Director General of ICMPD. A number of Ambassadors as well as key partners of the Integrated Border Management programme attended also the event.

 

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Countries covered:

  • Tunisia