On a Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership

10.06.2026

Agreement

between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden

[Registered in the State Register of International Treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan on June 11, 2026, under No. 4618-SE-2026-H]

The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden, hereinafter jointly referred to as the “Parties” and separately as the “Party”,

Considering the historic links of friendship and cooperation between the two countries,

Recalling the Joint Declaration of Intent between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden on Migration and Mobility on 24 June 2025,

Agreeing that human rights and the principle of non-discrimination are to be respected at all stages of migration, that the specific needs of migrants and their different experiences are to be taken into account, and that gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, recognising their independence, capacity and leadership, are to be promoted,

Respecting the rights and guarantees set forth in the respective national law of their States, European Union law and the relevant international treaties and conventions,

Expressing the mutual desire to strengthen their cooperation in the field of migration,

Bearing in mind the benefits which migration and migration policy cooperation in a spirit of partnership have for both Parties and for their mutual economic, social and cultural relations,

Moved by the desire to promote and support skilled labour migration between the Parties,

Determined to take appropriate steps to prevent and combat irregular migration and smuggling of migrants, as well as forced labour exploitation and human trafficking, in accordance with national laws applicable in their respective countries and international law,

Desiring to establish rapid and effective procedures for identifying and returning persons who do not, or no longer, fulfil the conditions for entry to or residence in the territory of the State of other Party, and to facilitate the return of such persons in a spirit of cooperation,

Have agreed as follows:

Part I General Objectives

Article 1 Objectives

The objectives of this Agreement are to establish and develop cooperation between the Parties in the following areas:

1. Promote skilled labour migration aiming to take up employment and support academic cooperation between the Parties and the protection of rights of workers in the receiving and sending State in accordance with national and EU law;

2. Promote and support temporary and circular mobility, particularly in sectors where both Parties identify labour market needs, skills development opportunities, or complementarities;

3. Take appropriate steps to prevent and suppress irregular migration, smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings, in accordance with international and national law;

4. Prevent and combat labour exploitation and forced labour, as well as protection of such victims;

5. Strengthen cooperation on return including rapid and effective procedures for identifying persons who do not, or no longer, fulfill the conditions for entry to or residence in the territory of the State of the other Party, and to facilitate the return of such persons in a spirit of cooperation;

6. Establish a Joint Working Group on Migration.

Part II Cooperation on mobility of skilled workers and academic exchange

Article 2 Mobility of skilled workers

1. The Parties undertake to actively promote and facilitate the safe, orderly, and regular mobility of skilled workers between the respective territories of their States, in full compliance with the domestic laws and regulations of their States governing the entry, residence, and employment of foreign nationals.

To this end, the Parties shall promote and support legal pathways for skilled worker mobility, including the timely issuance of appropriate entry and work authorizations.

2. Within the framework of the Joint Working Group on Migration, as established under Article 19 of this Agreement, the Parties shall undertake the following measures:

a. Exchange comprehensive and up-to-date information on national legislation, administrative procedures, national labour market models, and conditions governing the entry, residence, and employment of foreign nationals, including any relevant changes;

b. Jointly develop and disseminate targeted informational materials and outreach campaigns aimed at skilled workers, providing accurate information on migration opportunities, where to find information on employment conditions, national labour market models, health and safety regulations;

c. Promote initiatives seeking to match Swedish employers with Uzbek candidates for occupations experiencing shortages;

d. Cooperate on the expansion of language training and up- and reskilling courses designed to facilitate labor market integration. Where feasible, such programs shall be recognized by both Parties and aligned with identified labor market demands;

e. Promote exchanges and cooperation between employers' associations, chambers of commerce, and workers' organizations in key economic sectors, with a view to enhancing mutual understanding of labor market dynamics, aligning skill sets, and facilitating knowledge transfer.

f. Monitor the implementation of the above measures, within the Joint Working Group, evaluate their impact, and, if necessary, formulate recommendations for policy and operational adjustments;

g. Strive to ensure that participating workers and their accompanying family members receive clear information on their rights, obligations and social‑security entitlements.

3. Recognizing the role of temporary and circular migration in addressing labor shortages and promoting skills development, the Parties shall establish a structured, transparent and mutually beneficial program seeking to facilitate legal migration through for example information sharing and exchanges, matching activities between potential labour migrants and relevant skills sectors and preparatory skill raising activities in sectors of demand.

4. Cooperation on mobility of workers shall primarily focus on high-skilled sectors but can also include other skill levels, as long as requirements set in national law and regulations are met, including salary thresholds.

5. The implementation of these measures shall be guided by principles of mutual trust, transparency and shared responsibility, ensuring that cooperation on labour mobility and cooperation on addressing irregular migration are pursued in a balanced and coordinated manner.

Article 3 Conditions of employment and social security

1. The conditions of employment and working conditions, including on issues such as remuneration, dismissal, working hours, leave, public holidays and gender equality, as well as occupational health and safety, shall be governed by the applicable national law and practice of the State of employment, including private international law.

2. The social security of employees shall be provided in accordance with the legislation of the State of employment and international treaties to which the States are parties.

3. Matters pertaining to the provision of pensions for employees shall be regulated by the legislation of the States of the Parties and by separate international agreements concluded by the Parties.

4. Employees shall have access to legal protection and remedies in accordance with laws applicable in the respective countries. This also encompasses the possibility of filing claims for damages against employers.

Article 4 Academic exchange

The Parties express their support for deepened academic cooperation and student exchange between higher education institutions in the countries.

Article 5 Cooperation in vocational education and training

1. The Parties are willing to cooperate in the field of vocational education and training and share the view that the Uzbekistan-Sweden cooperation will foster the Uzbek Partyʼs efforts to establish an innovative system of skills development and vocational education and training.

2. The cooperation may include, in particular, the following activities:

a. Sharing information on the vocational education and training systems the Parties have in place;

b. Carrying out joint projects in Uzbekistan in the field of vocational education and training with the focus on a system of vocational training and skill development in new, innovative and sustainable technologies;

c. Organizing study visits.

3. The Parties will explore modalities for alignment of vocational up- and re-skilling courses in Uzbekistan relevant to pilot mobility sectors, while acknowledging that recognition in Sweden remains subject to national law and the competence of the responsible Swedish authorities.

4. The Swedish Party underlines the continuing commitment to promoting vocational education and training in Uzbekistan and, where possible, the mobility of qualified workers.

Article 6 Visas

1. Both Parties express their desire to continue discussions on the facilitation on the issuance of different visa categories and duration of stay, taking into account the applicable regulations and conditions. Both Parties agree to work together against the misuse of visas for unintended purposes.

2. Both Parties, considering the existing friendly relations between the two countries, desire to further strengthen such relations by facilitating travel by ensuring visa-free entry and short stay for holders of biometric diplomatic passports and to safeguard the principles of equality and reciprocity.

3. Pursuant to the prevailing laws and regulations of the respective countries, the Parties have agreed to the waiver of visa requirements of 30 days for holders of biometric diplomatic passports in accordance with Annex 7.

Part III Fighting irregular migration, migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings

Article 7 Increased cooperation to fight irregular migration, migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings

1. The Parties shall deepen their bilateral cooperation and sharing of information with the purpose to fight irregular migration, human smuggling and human trafficking, and prevent fraud of identity and travel documents.

2. The Uzbek Party shall seek to actively reduce irregular migration from Uzbekistan to Sweden. Examples of initiatives to reduce irregular migration include targeted information campaigns, enhanced pre-departure information and reinforced oversight of recruitment channels and intermediaries engaged in sending Uzbek workers to Sweden.

3. With regard to fighting the fraud of identity and travel documents, both Parties shall promote the information exchange relating to the supply and detection of false documents as well as the exchange of sample documents to fight forged and falsified documents and provide training in the specific areas of identifying forged and falsified documents.

Part IV Strengthening cooperation on return, transit and sustainable reintegration

Article 8 Voluntary return and reintegration

1. Both Parties shall promote the voluntary return for nationals of the State of the other Party who are subject to a return decision as the preferred option.

2. The Swedish Party emphasizes its willingness to provide return counseling as well as financial support in case of need for voluntary return. Moreover, information shall be provided on post-arrival and post-return assistance as well as reintegration assistance to returnees to the Republic of Uzbekistan.

3. The Swedish Party underlines its intention to promote sustainable reintegration of returnees and their communities in Uzbekistan.

Article 9 Readmission of own citizens

1. The Parties agree to cooperate and promptly readmit upon application from the competent authorities of the Requesting Party under the framework of this Agreement, and without other formalities than those provided for by this Agreement, own citizens who do not, or no longer fulfil, the conditions for entry to, presence in, or residence on the territory of the State of the other Party if it is established that the person is a citizen of the State of the Requested Party.

2. In addition, the Parties shall readmit without further formalities other than those provided for in this Agreement:

a. Unmarried minor children of persons referred to in paragraph 1, regardless of their place of birth or their nationality, unless they have an independent right to residence in the territory of the State of the Requesting Party.

b. Spouses of persons referred to in paragraph 1 who hold another nationality or are stateless, provided they have or will obtain the right to enter and reside in the territory of the State of the Requested Party, unless they have an independent right of residence in the territory of the State of the Requesting Party.

3. A list of documents on basis of which the citizenship in the State of one of the Parties is established, is given in Annex 1. The Parties shall within 30 (thirty) days from the day of the signing of this Agreement exchange examples of such documents via diplomatic channels. The Parties shall without delay inform the other Party, via diplomatic channels, of any changes in these documents.

Article 10 Establishing nationality

1. The nationality of persons referred to in Article 9 may be proven by furnishing the documents and data listed in Annex 1, even if their period of validity has expired. If any such document is presented, both Parties shall mutually recognize the nationality without further investigation. Nationality cannot be proven by furnishing forged or falsified documents.

2. Documents and data listed in Annex 2 may be used as prima facie evidence of the nationality of persons referred to in Article 9, even if their period of validity has expired. If any such document is presented, both Parties shall deem the nationality to be established unless they can prove otherwise. Nationality cannot be substantiated on the basis of forged or falsified documents.

3. If none of the documents or data listed in Annex 1 or Annex 2 can be presented, the competent diplomatic or consular representation of the Requested Party shall interview the person to be readmitted within a reasonable time, at the latest within seven calendar days from the day the application was submitted, in order to establish that personʼs nationality.

4. The nationality of persons referred to in Article 9 may also be established through the sharing of biometric data between the Parties. The competent authorities of both Parties shall agree on a format for transmitting biometric data. The Requested Party shall inform the Requesting Party in writing of the results of the examination of nationality within one month of the data being transmitted.

Article 11 Readmission of third country nationals and stateless persons

1. The Parties agree to cooperate and upon application by the Requesting Party and without further formalities other than those provided for by this Agreement readmit to its territory any third country national or stateless person who does not, or no longer, fulfils the conditions for entry to, presence in or residence on the territory of the State of the Requesting Party provided that evidence is furnished, in accordance with Annex 3, such person:

a. illegally entered the territory of the State of the Party coming directly from the territory of the State of the other Party; or

b. at the time of entry held a valid residence permit or travel document for stateless person issued by the Requested Party and entered the territory of the State of the Requesting Party coming directly from the territory of the State of the Requested Party; or

c. at the time of entry held a valid visa issued by the Requested Party and entered the territory of the State of the Requesting Party coming directly from the territory of the State of the Requested Party.

2. The readmission obligation in paragraph 1 of this Article shall not apply if:

a. The third country national or stateless person has only been in transit via an International Airport of the Requested Party; or

b. The Requesting Party has issued to the third country national or stateless person a visa or residence permit before or after entering its territory unless:

i. that person is in possession of a visa or residence permit, issued by the Requested Party, which has a longer period of validity; or

ii the visa or residence permit issued by the Requesting Party has been obtained by using forged or falsified documents; or

iii the third country national or stateless person does not need a visa for entering the territory of the State of the Requesting Party.

3. After the Requested Party has given a positive reply to the readmission application, the Requesting Party shall issue the person to be readmitted a travel document.

Article 12 Time limits for submitting and handling of requests for readmission of persons

1. Readmission applications of persons shall be sent within 6 (six) months from the date of establishing that the person concerned has entered, is present or resides illegally on the territory of the State of the Requesting Party and the identity of the person is established. Where there are legal or factual obstacles to the application being submitted in time, the time limit shall, upon request by the Requesting Party, be extended but only until those obstacles have ceased to exist.

2. The content of a readmission application is specified in Annex 4.

3. The competent authorities of the Requested Party shall within 21 (twenty-one) days from receipt of the readmission application of persons, approve the application or in the case of refusal, give motivated reasons for such refusal in writing. Where there are legal or factual obstacles to the application for readmission being replied to in time, the time limit shall, upon duly motivated application from the competent authorities of the Requested Party, be extended up to a total of 30 (thirty) calendar days.

4. If the Requested Party has not replied to the request for readmission within the time-limit provided in paragraph 3 of this Article, the application shall be deemed accepted, and the Requesting Party may issue a travel document. If the State of the Requesting Party is Sweden this travel document is an EU Laissez-passer issued by the Swedish Migration Agency or the Police Authority (Annex 6).

5. After the Requested Party has given a positive reply to the readmission application, the diplomatic or consular representation of the Requested Party shall, irrespective of the will of the person to be readmitted, no later than within 7 (seven) working days, issue the travel document, required for the return of the person to be readmitted with a period of validity of 90 (ninety) days. If for legal or factual reasons, the person to be readmitted cannot be transferred in time, the diplomatic or consular representation of the Requested Party shall, without delay, issue a new travel document required for the return of such person, with a period of validity of 90 (ninety) days.

Article 13 Readmission in error

The Requesting Party shall take back any person readmitted by the Requested Party if it is established, within a period of 6 (six) months after the transfer of the person concerned, that the requirements laid down in this Agreement are not met. In such cases the procedural provisions in this Agreement shall apply mutatis mutandis and the Requested Party shall communicate all available information relating to the identity and nationality of the person to be taken back.

Article 14 Transit

1. The Requested Party shall allow the transit of third-country nationals or stateless persons, if the onward journey of such persons through the territory of other States of transit and the admission by the State of destination is assured.

2. Transit may be refused if:

a. the third-country national or the stateless person runs the risk of being subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment or the death penalty or of persecution because of his race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political conviction in the State of destination or another State of transit; or

b. if the third-country national or the stateless person may be subject to criminal prosecution or sanctions in the State of the Requested Party or in another State of transit; or

c. on grounds of the protection of public health, domestic security, public order or other national interests of the State of the Requested Party.

3. If necessary, the competent authorities of the Requested Party shall, free of charge, issue transit visas and, upon application from the competent authorities of the Requesting Party, give necessary assistance in connection with the transit of the persons indicated in paragraph 1 of this Article.

4. The competent authorities of the Parties may revoke any authorization issued if circumstances referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article subsequently arise or come to light which stand in the way of the transit operation, or if the onward journey through possible States of transit to the State of destination or the readmission is no longer assured. In this case, the Requesting Party shall take back the third country national or stateless person, as necessary and without delay.

5. The Parties shall endeavor to conduct all transit of third country nationals and stateless persons by air or other possible means of transportation. The Parties shall facilitate the transit for the returnee and persons who may accompany him/her through for example the exemption from the requirement to obtain transit visas.

6. The Competent authorities of the Requested Party will assist in transit, in particular, they will monitor those in transit and provide them with the necessary facilities.

7. Both Parties express their desire to continue discussions on operational aspects linked to the facilitation of transit of third country nationals and stateless persons. Operational arrangements for conducting transit of third country nationals and stateless persons according to this Article accompanied by employees of the competent authorities of the Requesting Party shall, if required, be determined by the Parties in a separate protocol.

Article 15 Transit procedure

1. A transit application containing the information specified in Annex 5 must be submitted to the competent authority of the Requested Party in writing no later than 15 (fifteen) calendar days before the envisaged start of transit.

2. The competent authorities of the Requested Party shall respond to the transit application, within 10 (ten) calendar days after receipt of the application in writing and inform the competent authorities of the Requesting Party of their consent to the transit operation, confirming the place of entry and the envisaged time of transfer of the person or inform them of the transit refusal and of the reasons for such refusal.

3. If the transit operation takes place by air, the person subject to transit and possible members of the escort shall be exempted from having to obtain a transit visa.

4. If the transit of persons cannot take place by air, the competent authorities of the Requesting Party shall hand over the person subject to transit to the competent authorities of the Requested Party on border crossing point. The competent authorities of the Requested Party shall ensure that the person is handed over to the State of destination or other State of transit.

5. The Requesting Party shall notify the Requested Party as soon as possible, at least 1 working day prior to the planned transit, of any changes with respect to the time of transfer and/or the intended place of entry in writing. The Requested Party shall reconfirm the changed time of transfer and/or the changed place of entry as soon as possible.

6. The competent authority shall provide the following information regarding the escort personnel: first name, last name; rank of the escort personnel, if any; type, number, date of issue and period of validity of their passports; flight number; date and time of arrival and departure.

7. Escort personnel must be able to always identify themselves during escorted readmission or transit and provide their authorization and information on the nature of their task connected to readmission or transit.

8. The members of the escort of the Requesting Party shall carry a copy of the document confirming the consent of the Requested Party to the transit.

9. The members of the escort of the Requesting Party shall not exercise any sovereign powers on the territory of the State of the Requested Party and shall not be armed. The escort personnel shall conduct the transit procedure in civilian clothes and may carry security equipment for the sole purpose of self-defense and emergency assistance.

10. The competent authorities of the Requested Party shall, by mutual agreement, facilitate the transit operation in the territory of the Requested Party by guarding the person concerned and providing appropriate facilities for that purpose.

11. The Requested Party shall inform the Requesting Party forthwith of the refusal or revocation of a transit authorization at least 5 (five) calendar days prior to the return and shall provide an explanation of the reasons.

Article 16 Conditions of return and modes of transportation

1. After consent is given in accordance with Articles 9, 11 and 14 of the Agreement, and before implementation of the readmission or transit, the competent authorities of the Requesting Party shall notify in writing at least 3 (three) working days in advance the competent authorities of the Requested Party regarding the transfer date, the border crossing point, possible escorts and other information relevant to the transfer.

2. The return of own nationals of the States of the Parties, third-country nationals or stateless persons shall, as a rule, take place by air. Transfer by air shall not be restricted to the use of the national carriers of the Requesting Party or the Requested Party and may take place by using scheduled flights as well as charter flights.

3. Charter flights shall be notified 1 week in advance. Landing permits shall be issued by the requested Party in writing no later than 5 (five) days before the relevant flight.

Article 17 Expenses for the readmission and transit of persons

All costs incurred in connection with readmission and transit operations pursuant to this Agreement as far as the border of the State of final destination shall be borne by the Requesting Party. This provision shall be without prejudice to the right of the competent authorities of the Parties to recover such costs from the person concerned or a third party.

Article 18 Forged or falsified documents

The Parties intend to deepen cooperation in the field of preventing the use of forged or falsified documents. To this end, the Parties declare to explore enhancing cooperation through exchange of practical information and joint trainings to continue taking effective action to counter irregular migration. The Parties express a willingness to assist each other in detecting forged documents and entry visas.

Article 19 Joint Working Group on Migration

1. A Joint Working Group comprising representatives of both Parties shall be created. The Joint Working Group shall monitor the implementation of the provisions set forth in this Agreement, recommend implementing arrangements necessary for the uniform application of this Agreement and discuss all appropriate proposals to improve it, as necessary.

2. The Joint Working Group shall exchange information, data and statistics relating to irregular and regular migration between the Parties with a view to ensure a comprehensive and balanced implementation of the Agreement.

3. The Joint Working Group shall, as necessary, meet regularly, at least once a year in the territory of either Party alternately, or virtually, and at the request of either Party. The agenda and the composition of the Joint Working Group shall be set for each meeting by mutual consultations.

Part V General provisions

Article 20 Language for the implementation of the cooperation

The competent authorities of the Parties shall forward applications and information exclusively in English.

Article 21 Personal data protection

The communication of personal data shall only take place if such communication is necessary for the implementation of this Agreement by the competent authorities of the Parties. When communicating, processing or using personal data, the competent authorities of the Parties shall abide by legislation of their States.

Additionally, the following principles shall apply:

a. Personal data must be processed fairly and lawfully;

b. Personal data must be collected for the specified, explicit and legitimate purpose of implementing this Agreement and not further processed by the communicating competent authority nor by the receiving authority in a way incompatible with that purpose;

c. Personal data must be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purpose for which they are collected and/or further processed; in particular, personal data communicated may concern only the following:

The particulars of the person to be transferred (given names, surnames, other names used/by which known or aliases, sex, civil status, date and place of birth, current and any previous nationality);

Passport, identity card or driving license and other identification or travel documents (number, period of validity, date of issue, issuing authority, place of issue);

Stop-overs and itineraries;

Other information needed to identify the person to be transferred or to examine the readmission requirements pursuant to this Agreement.

d. Personal data must be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date;

e. Personal data must be kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which the data were collected or for which they are further processed;

f. both the communicating competent authority and the receiving authority shall take every reasonable step to ensure as appropriate the rectification, erasure or blocking of personal data where the processing does not comply with the provisions of this article, in particular because that data are not adequate, relevant, accurate, or they are excessive in relation to the purpose of processing. This includes the notification of any rectification, erasure or blocking to the other Party;

g. Upon request, the receiving authority shall inform the communicating competent authority of the use of the communicated data and of the results obtained there from;

h. Personal data communicated pursuant to the present Agreement may only be processed and used by the receiving Party for the specific purposes for which it was transferred and by those authorities directly responsible for such purposes under its national legislation. Any further communication to other bodies shall be carried out in accordance with the national legislation of the receiving Party, with due regard to the principle of purpose limitation;

i. The communicating and the receiving competent authorities are under an obligation to make a written record of the communication and receipt of personal data.

Article 22 Competent authorities

For the implementation of the provisions of this Agreement, the Parties shall determine by the competent authorities the following:

a. for the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The Ministry of Internal Affairs;

The Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers;

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation;

b. for the Kingdom of Sweden:

The Ministry of Justice;

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs;

The Migration Agency under the Ministry of Justice

The Police authority under the Ministry of Justice

The Prison and Probation Services under the Ministry of Justice

c. The Parties shall, in connection with the implementation of this Agreement, within 30 days from the date this Agreement enters into force, inform each other in writing through diplomatic channels of the competent authorities, their contact data and border crossing points.

d. The Parties shall immediately notify each other through diplomatic channels of any changes in competent authorities, their contact data and border crossing points.

e. For the implementation of the provisions of this Agreement the competent authorities shall cooperate directly with each other.

Article 23 Suspension

1. Each Party may, after consultation with the other Party, partially or fully suspend this Agreement for reasons connected with the protection of national security, protection of public order or the protection of public health.

2. Each Party shall notify the other Party through diplomatic channels about the suspension or resumption of this Agreement no later than 72 hours (seventy-two) before such a decision is implemented.

Article 24 Relationship with other international agreements

This Agreement shall be without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the States of the Parties arising from other international agreements binding upon the States of either Parties or the rights and obligations arising from the Kingdom of Swedenʼs membership of the European Union.

Article 25 Amendments

This Agreement may be amended and supplemented by mutual consent of the Parties; amendments and supplements shall form an integral part of this Agreement, shall be drawn up in the form of protocols to this Agreement and shall enter into force in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 27 of this Agreement.

Article 26 Dispute settlement

Any disputes concerning the interpretation or implementation of the provisions of this Agreement shall be resolved by means of negotiations and consultations between the Parties.

Article 27 Final provisions

1. This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the date of receipt of the last notification by which the Parties have informed each other, through diplomatic channels, that their internal legal requirements necessary for its entry into force have been fulfilled.

2. This Agreement is concluded for an indefinite period of time and shall terminate after 3 (three) months from the date of receipt by one Party, through diplomatic channels, of the written notice of the other Party of its intention to terminate this Agreement.

Signed in Tashkent, on 10 June 2026, in two original copies, each in the Uzbek, Swedish, and English languages, with all texts being equally authentic. In case of any divergence in the interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, the English text shall prevail.

(signatures)

ANNEX 1

Common list of documents the presentation of which is considered proof of nationality (relating to Articles 9 and 10.1)

1. Documents confirming the citizenship in the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Kingdom of Sweden pursuant to Article 9 of the Agreement are:

a. For Uzbek citizens: diplomatic passport, passport of the national of the Republic of Uzbekistan, biometric passport of a national of the Republic of Uzbekistan, biometric passport of a national of the Republic of Uzbekistan for travel abroad, birth certificate (for children under 16 years), certificate of a national of the Republic of Uzbekistan who is under 16 years of age, ID-card of the national of the Republic of Uzbekistan; certificate for the return to the Republic of Uzbekistan.

b. For Swedish citizens: ordinary passports, diplomatic passports, service passports, special passports, emergency passports including childrenʼs passports and national ID-cards;

2. Each Party shall in writing inform the other Party, through diplomatic channels, of any changes in the list of documents confirming citizenship in the State of this Party, as provided in paragraph 1 of this Annex.

ANNEX 2

Common list of documents the presentation of which is considered prima facie evidence credibly confirming nationality (relating to Article 9 and 10.2)

Supplementary documents indicating Uzbek or Swedish citizenship are:

a. Copies or duplicates of the documents referred to in paragraph 1 of Annex 1;

b. Other documents issued by authorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Kingdom of Sweden;

c. Written statement/explanation from the person who is the subject of readmission;

d. Written statements from witnesses, obtained on a legal basis by the respective competent authorities;

e. Written explanations from competent officials.

f. Other relevant sources such as information from Interpol, Schengen Information System or documents relevant to visa applications.

ANNEX 3

Common list of documents which are considered proof of the conditions for the readmission of third country nationals and stateless persons (relating to Article 11.1)

1. The conditions for the readmission of third country nationals and stateless persons pursuant to Article 11 paragraph 1 of the Agreement is proven by:

a. Valid visa and/or residence authorisation issued by the Requested Party; or

b. Entry/departure stamps or similar endorsement in the travel document of the person concerned or other evidence of entry/departure.

If such documents are presented, the Requested Party shall recognize the residence of such persons on its territory without further investigation.

2. The conditions for the readmission of third country nationals and stateless persons pursuant to Article 11 paragraph 1 of the Agreement may be established by:

Photocopies of any of the documents listed in paragraph 1 of this Annex.

If such documents are presented, the Requested Party shall carry out an investigation and shall give an answer within a maximum of 21 (twenty-one) calendar days. In the event of a positive answer, or if no answer is given when the time limit has expired, the Requested Party shall recognize the stay of such persons on its territory.

3. The conditions for readmission of third country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of one of the States of the Parties according to Article 11 paragraph 1 of the Agreement may be proven by:

a. Official written statements by the Partiesʼ border authority representatives who can testify to the person concerned crossing the border from the State of the Requested Party en route directly to the territory of the State of the Requesting Party; or

b. Named tickets of air, train, coach or boat passages, which testify to the presence and the itinerary of the person concerned from the territory of the State of the Requested Party en route directly to the territory of the State of the Requesting Party; or

c. Passenger lists of air, train, coach or boat passages, which testify to the presence and the itinerary of the person concerned from the territory of the State of the Requested Party en route directly to the territory of the State of the Requesting Party.

If such documents are presented, the Requested Party shall recognize the illegal entrance on the territory of the State of the Requesting Party from the territory of its State.

4. The conditions for readmission of third country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of one of the States of the Parties according to Article 11 paragraph 1 of the Agreement may be established by:

a. Statements made by other witnesses who can testify to the person concerned crossing the border of the State of the Requested Party en route directly to the territory of the State of the Requesting Party;

b. Documents, certificates and bills of any kind (e.g. hotel bills, appointment cards for doctors/dentists, entry cards for public/private institutions, car rental agreements, credit card receipts etc.) which clearly show that the person concerned stayed on the territory of the State of the Requested Party;

c. Information showing that the person concerned has used the services of a courier or travel agency; or

d. Official statement by the person concerned in judicial or administrative proceedings.

If such documents are presented, the Requested Party shall carry out an investigation and shall give an answer within a maximum of 20 (twenty) calendar days. In the event of a positive answer, or if no answer is given when the time limit has expired, the Requested Party shall recognize the illegal entrance on the territory of the State of the Requesting Party from the territory of its State.

ANNEX 4

Content of readmission application

1. To the extent possible, the application for readmission is to contain the following:

a. The particulars of the person to be readmitted (surnames, given names, middle names, date and place of birth and last place of residence) and where applicable, the particulars of minor unmarried children and/or spouse;

b. In case of own nationals, documents confirming or indicating citizenship in accordance with Annex 1 and Annex 2;

c. In case of third country nationals and stateless persons, documents confirming or indicating the conditions for the readmission of third country nationals and stateless persons in accordance with Annex 3;

d. photograph of the person to be readmitted.

e. other information necessary to ensure readmission

2. To the extent possible, the readmission request may also contain the following information:

a. A statement indicating that the person to be readmitted may need help or care, provided the person concerned has explicitly consented to the statement;

b. Any other protection or security measure which may be necessary in the individual transfer case;

c. Information on the need of an interpreter.

3. A common form will be used for readmission applications (attached to this Agreement).

4. Exchange of information referred to in paragraph 1 to 3 of this Article, is regulated in accordance with Article 21 of the Agreement.

ANNEX 5

Content of transit application

1. To the extent possible, the application for transit is to contain the following:

a. The particulars of the third country national or stateless person (surnames, given names, middle names, maiden names, other names known or aliases, date and place of birth, sex, citizenship (current and former), language, type and number of travel document);

b. Type of transit (by air, land or sea), possible other States of transit and intended final destination;

c. Envisaged border crossing points, time of transit and possible use of escorts;

d. A declaration that in the view of the Requesting Party the conditions pursuant to Article 14 paragraph 1 of the Agreement are met, and that no reason for a refusal pursuant to Article 14 paragraph 3 are known of;

e. Other information necessary to ensure transit.

2. A common form will be used for transit applications (Attached to this Agreement)

3. The following border crossing points are used for the implementation of the Agreement:

For the Republic of Uzbekistan:

Islam Karimov International Airport in Tashkent;

For the Kingdom of Sweden:

Arlanda in Stockholm.

4. In case of changes in the list of border crossing points specified in paragraph 3 of this Annex, one Party shall immediately notify the other Party.

5. If it is not possible to transfer a person subject to readmission or transit by air, the competent authorities of the Parties shall agree on the transfer of this person at the border crossing point of the State of the Requesting Party in each specific case.

READMISSION APPLICATION

pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden on a Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership and pursuant to Annex 4

TRANSIT APPLICATION

pursuant to Articles 14 and 15 of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden on a Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership and pursuant to Annex 5

ANNEX 6

Sample of the European standard travel document for the return of illegally staying third-country nationals in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1953 of the European Parliament and of the Council (relating to Article 12.4)

The following sample is valid regardless of the language in which it is written:

ANNEX 7

pursuant to Article 6 (3) of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden on a Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden Regarding the waiver of Visa Requirements for Holders of Biometric Diplomatic Passports

Article 1 Competent Authorities

The Competent Authorities responsible for the implementation of this Agreement shall be

a. In the case of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

b. In the case of the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden, the Ministry of Justice.

Article 2 Visa Exemption

Nationals of the State of either Party, holding valid biometric diplomatic passports, shall not be required to obtain a visa to enter, transit through, and stay in the territory of the State of the other Party for the duration of which does not exceed 30 days from the date of entry.

Article 3 Duration of passport validity

The duration of biometric diplomatic passports of nationals of the State of either Party shall be valid for at least 6 (six) months from the date of entry into the territory of the State of the other Party.

Article 4 Entry and Exit Conditions

Nationals of the State of either Party who are holders of biometric diplomatic passports shall enter into and exit from the territory of the State of the other Party through international checkpoints authorized by the competent immigration authorities, without any restriction except for those stipulated in the security, migratory, custom and sanitary provisions and others which may be legally applicable to holders of such valid passports.

Article 5 Visa for members of diplomatic or consular offices

Nationals of the State of either Party who are holders of biometric diplomatic passports and assigned as members of a diplomatic or consular mission in the territory of the State of the other Party, including their family members, shall be required to obtain appropriate entry visa from the diplomatic or consular mission of the other Party, prior to the entry.

Article 6 Rights of authorities

1. This Agreement shall not exempt nationals of the State of either Party from the obligation to respect the laws and regulations of the State of the other Party when entering into its territory, including but not limited to the laws and regulations concerning the entry, stay and exit of foreigners.

2. This Agreement does not affect the applicable laws and/or regulations of the two countries relating to internal security and the entry, stay or movement of foreigners.

3. Either Party reserves the right to refuse admission of entry or shorten the duration of stay of any person entitled to visa exemption and facilities under this Agreement if it considers that person undesirable.

Article 7 Suspension

1. Each Party may temporarily suspend this Agreement either in whole or in part, with the reasons of national security, public order or public health.

2. The introduction as well as termination of the measures stated in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be duly communicated to the other Party through diplomatic channels.

3. The suspension shall take effect immediately after notification has been given to the other Party.

Article 8 Specimen and issuance of passports or travel documents

1. The competent authorities of the Parties shall exchange, through diplomatic channels, specimens of their respective passports, at the latest 30 days before the entry into force of this Agreement.

2. In case of introduction of a new biometric diplomatic passport, as well as modifications of the existing ones, the competent authorities of the Parties shall inform each other in writing, through diplomatic channels, about any changes and send the new specimens no later than 30 days prior to their official introduction.

3. If a national of either Party loses or damages his/her valid biometric diplomatic passports in the territory of the other Party, he/she shall inform the competent authorities of the receiving Party, through the diplomatic or consular mission representing the country of origin, in order to take the appropriate measure. The concerned diplomatic or consular mission shall issue a new passport or travel document to the aforementioned national and inform such issuance to the competent authorities of the receiving Party.