On the exemption of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports

27.01.2023

Agreement

Between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Italian Republic

[Registered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the state register under number 4535-IT-2023-H dated November 14, 2023]

The Government of the Italian Republic and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter referred to as the “Parties”);

Wishing to promote the bilateral relations;

Considering the interest in strengthening the existing friendly relationship and with a view to facilitating the travel of citizens of one Party holding diplomatic passport in the territory of the other Party;

Hereby agree as follows:

Article 1

The citizens of the Parties holders of a valid diplomatic passport and not accredited in the territory of the other Party may enter, exit, transit through and stay in the territory of the other Party for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days without having to obtain a visa. This exemption shall be valid for either a continuous or an interrupted period of ninety (90) days within a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of arrival in the territory of the hosting Party.

For Uzbek citizens, the period of ninety (90) days shall begin from the date of first entry in the Schengen Area.

Article 2

This Agreement shall not exempt members of diplomatic missions, consular offices and international organisations located in the territory of the other Party and their family members holding diplomatic passport, from obtaining the visa to be accredited before the hosting Party.

The abovementioned persons, after accreditation, may enter, transit, stay or leave the territory of the hosting Party without visa for the duration of their duty.

Article 3

Citizens of the Parties, who are holders of diplomatic passports referred to in Articles 1 and 2 of this Agreement, may enter or leave the territory of the other Party at all international border crossing points.

Article 4

This Agreement shall not exempt the citizens of either Party who are holders of passports referred to in Articles 1 and 2 from respecting the national legislation of the host State.

Article 5

This Agreement shall not affect the right of the competent authorities of either Party to refuse entry into or stay in the territory of the host State to persons declared undesirable.

Article 6

For reasons of national security and public order, each Party reserves the right to suspend, in whole or in part, the implementation of this Agreement.

The decision on suspension of the implementation of this Agreement shall be notified to the other Party through diplomatic channels.

The suspension of the implementation of this Agreement shall not affect the rights of citizens, mentioned in Articles 1 and 2 of this Agreement, who already stay in the territory of the other Party.

Article 7

The specimens of the diplomatic passports issued by the Parties are Technical Annexes to this Agreement.

The Parties may amend the Technical Annexes by an agreement through Exchange of Notes, which shall enter into force on the date of the Note of response.

The diplomatic passports of nationals of the Parties who are exempt from visa obligation for short stays under this Agreement shall have a validity of at least six (6) months from the date of entry into the territory of the other Party.

Article 8

This Agreement may be amended in writing by mutual consent of the Parties. The abovementioned amendments shall enter into force according to the provisions of Article 11.

Article 9

Any disputes arising from the interpretation and/or implementation of this Agreement shall be settled amicably through direct consultations or negotiations between the Parties, through diplomatic channels.

Article 10

This Agreement shall be implemented in accordance with the Italian and Uzbek legislations, as well as applicable international law and, as for the Italian Party, the obligations arising from its membership of the European Union

Article 11

This Agreement shall enter into force on the thirtieth (30th) day after receiving the receipt of the second of the two written notifications, through diplomatic channels, by which the Parties have communicated to each other that their respective internal procedures required for the entry into force of the Agreement have been completed.

This Agreement shall remain in force for an indefinite period of time, until terminated in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article.

Either Party may at any time terminate this Agreement by notifying the other of its intention through diplomatic channels. This Agreement shall terminate ninety (90) days after the date of receiving the notification of termination.

The provisions of this Agreement shall continue to apply to the persons who avail the facilitations under this Agreement until the completion of their stay or transit unless the Parties agree otherwise.

In witness whereof the undersigned, being duly authorised thereto, have signed this Agreement.

Done at Tashkent on November 10, 2023, in two originals, each in the Italian and English languages, all texts being equally authentic.

In case of divergent interpretation, the text in English will prevail.

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