On Mutual Exemption of Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports

22.09.2024

AGREEMENT

between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania

[Registered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the state register under number 4577-AL-2024-H dated October 3, 2024]

The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania, hereinafter referred to as the Parties,

Guided by the desire to strengthen friendly relations and cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Albania,

In accordance with the principles of equality and reciprocity,

Desiring to simplify the travel conditions for the nationals of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Albania, who are holders of valid diplomatic and service passports,

Have agreed as follows:

Article 1

1. The holders of valid diplomatic and service passports of the State of either Party shall enter in, exit from, transit through and temporarily stay in the territory of the State of the other Party without visas for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days within any period of 180 (one hundred eighty) days from the date of entry into the territory of the State of that Party provided they do not carry out a paid activity in the Receiving State.

2. The holders of valid diplomatic and service passports of the State of one Party, who intend to enter the territory of the State of the other Party for a period longer than the period provided for in the paragraph 1 of this Article shall obtain a visa to enter the territory of the State of this Party.

3. The duration of diplomatic and service passports of nationals of the State of either Party shall be valid at least 90 (ninety) days after the intended date of departure from the territory of the State of the other Party.

Article 2

1. In case either Party appoints any of its nationals holding valid diplomatic and service passport to its diplomatic missions and consular posts or international organizations in the territory of the State of the other Party, it shall notify the other Party of this appointment upon the appointeeʼs arrival in the territory of the State of the other Party.

2. Upon arrival in the territory of the State of the other Party, the persons referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be accredited within thirty (30) days at the request of the relevant diplomatic mission and consular posts or international organizations and in accordance with the laws of the State of the receiving Party.

3. The holders of valid diplomatic or service passports of the State of either Party who are assigned as members of diplomatic missions or consular posts or representatives of international organizations located in the territory of the other Party, shall be required to obtain an appropriate visa prior to their entry into the territory of the receiving State for accreditation.

4. Conditions stipulated in paragraph 3 of this Article are applicable also to the spouse, minor children and dependent parents of the official of diplomatic mission, consular post or international organization, accredited in the territory of the State of the other Party provided they are holders of valid diplomatic or service passports of the State of the other Party.

Article 3

1. The holders of valid diplomatic and service passports of the State of either Party, in case of loss or damage of passports in the territory of the State of the other Party, shall immediately inform the diplomatic mission or consular post of their own State, which shall notify the concerned authorities of the receiving State to take appropriate measures.

2. In return for lost or damaged document, the diplomatic mission or consular post of the State of the Party concerned shall issue a new diplomatic or service passport or other travel document, temporarily replacing the lost passport.

Article 4

The holders of valid diplomatic and service passports of the State of either Party shall cross the border of the State of other Party only through border points open to international passenger traffic in accordance with the legislation of the State of that Party.

Article 5

The competent authorities of the State of either Party reserve the right to refuse the holders of valid diplomatic and service passports of the State of the other Party, whose presence they deem undesirable, to enter or shorten their stay in the territory of that State.

Article 6

The holders of valid diplomatic and service passports of the State of one Party during their stay in the territory of the State of the other Party are obliged to respect the legislation of that State.

Article 7

1. Each Party without providing any reason reserves the right to deny entry to the territory of its State or restrict the period of stay of the holders of valid diplomatic and service passports of the State of the other Party.

2. Each Party, in case of the need to ensure public order, protection of state security or public health, may fully or partially suspend the application of this Agreement. In this case, the other Party shall be immediately notified of such a decision in writing.

3. The Party that has decided to apply the measures provided for by paragraph 1 of this Article shall immediately notify the other Party in writing of the cancellation of the indicated measures and the resumption of the application of this Agreement.

Article 8

1. The competent authorities of the States of the Parties shall exchange through diplomatic channels the specimens of the diplomatic and service passports as well as a detailed description of such documents no later than thirty (30) days from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.

2. If within the validity of the present Agreement the competent authorities of the States of the Parties change diplomatic or service passports or make amendments to them, this Party shall notify through diplomatic channels the other Party no later than thirty (30) days prior to the entry into effect of the said changes and at the same time transmit to the competent authorities of the State of the other Party the specimens of new passports as well as their detailed description.

Article 9

Any disputes between the Parties arising from the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be resolved through consultations and negotiations.

Article 10

As mutually agreed the Parties may make amendments or modifications to the Agreement by recording separate protocols, which shall be its integral part. It shall enter into force in accordance with the provisions of the Article 11.

Article 11

1. This Agreement is concluded for an indefinite period and shall enter into force thirty (30) days after the date of receipt of the last written notice through diplomatic channels on the completion of internal state procedures by the Parties required for its entry into force.

2. Each Party may denounce this Agreement upon sending the other Party written notification by diplomatic channels. In such event, this Agreement shall expire after thirty (30) days from the date the other Party receives the notification of the denunciation.

Done at New York, on “22” September, 2024, in duplicate, each in the Uzbek, Albanian and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of any divergence in interpretation, the English text shall prevail.

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