On simplification of visa procedures for representatives of business and scientific circles and tourist groups

14.09.2022

Arrangement

between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, hereinafter referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively to as the “Parties”,

Relying on the provisions of the interstate Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the fields of economy, industry and science and technology on November 25, 1992 and intergovernmental Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation of June 17, 2003 signed between the Parties in Tehran,

striving for the further strengthening of friendly relations between the two countries,

in accordance with the principles of equality and mutual benefit,

in order to further develop bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade, economy, investment, tourism and science and scientific activities,

have agreed as follows:

Article 1

The Parties, on the terms of reciprocity and within the framework of the legislation in force of their States, introduce a simplified procedure for the issuance of visas for representatives of business and scientific circles and tourist groups of the States of the Parties.

Article 2

For the purposes of this Arrangement, the following terms are used:

“Representatives of business circles” — citizens of the State of one Party who carry out investment and entrepreneurial activities in the territory of the State of the other Party;

“Representatives of scientific circles” — citizens of another Party who carry out scientific and scientific activities, research and research activities in the territory of one Party;

“Tourist group” — citizens of the State of one Party who travel in the number from 5 (five) till 20 (twenty) persons and enter the territory of the State of the other Party simultaneously for purposes of tourism;

“Competent authorities” — authorities of the State of the Parties responsible for the implementation of this Arrangement.

Article 3

The competent authorities of the States of the Parties, after receipt of the relevant documents required by the legislation of the States of the Parties, within 3 (three) working days (not taking into account the day of receiving the documents) consider them, and in case of approval, issue a confirmation for visa issuance.

Based on the confirmation for issuance of visa diplomatic missions and consular offices of the States of the Parties shall issue:

multiple-entry visas up to 6 (six) months validity for representatives of business circles of the State of one Party visiting the State of the other Party for business purposes;

a visa valid for up to 1 (one) month for representatives of the scientific circles of another Party visiting for the purpose of conducting science and scientific activities;

tourist visas up to 30 (thirty) days to citizens of the State of one Party visiting the State of the other Party as a tourist in the tourist group.

In exceptional cases, due to the need for additional consideration, the deadline for issuing visas may be extended, but not more than 10 (ten) days.

Article 4

In order to implement the provisions of this Arrangement, the competent authorities of the States of the Parties are:

for the Republic of Uzbekistan — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

for the Islamic Republic of Iran — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

If the official name and functions of the said competent authorities are changed, the Parties shall inform each other in a timely manner through diplomatic channels.

Article 5

This Arrangement does not affect the right of the Parties to prohibit the entry into the territory of the Parties or to limit their stay of citizens of other Parties whose presence in their territory is considered unacceptable.

Article 6

The citizens of the States of the Parties specified in Article 1 of this Agreement must respect and comply with the national legislation and regulations of the State of the other Party, including the procedure for entry, departure and stay of foreign citizens.

Article 7

The Parties retain the right to temporarily, partially or completely suspend the operation of this Arrangement for reasons of national security, public order and public health.

The Party taking such measures shall inform the other Party, as soon as possible, but not later than 24 (twenty four) hours through diplomatic channels, of the taking these measures and their cancellation respectively.

Article 8

This Agreement shall not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties arising from other international treaties to which their States are Parties.

Article 9

By mutual consent of the Parties, this Arrangement may be amended and supplemented by separate protocols which shall be made as an integral pail of this Arrangement and shall enter into force in the like manner provided in Article 11 of this Arrangement.

Article 10

In case of contradictions and disagreements on the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Arrangement, the Parties shall resolve them through bilateral negotiations and consultations.

Article 11

This Arrangement shall enter into force 30 (thirty) days after the date of signature and shall remain in force until 90 (ninety) days from the date of receipt by one Party of the official notification of the other Party of its intention to terminate this Arrangement.

Done at Samarkand city on September 14th, 2022, corresponding to Shahrivar 23rd, 1401 S.H, in two original copies, each in Uzbek, Persian and English, all texts being equally authentic.

In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, the Parties shall follow the English text.

(signatures)