This Agreement stipulates visa exemptions for citizens of each Party holding diplomatic or service passports when entering, exiting, and temporarily residing in the territory of the other Party for no more than 90 days. The provisions also specify the obligation to comply with laws, the right to suspend the implementation of the Agreement for reasons of public order, national security, or community health, and the procedure for amending the Agreement.
Scope of application
Citizens of each Party holding diplomatic or service passports
Key points
- Citizens of each Party holding diplomatic or service passports are exempt from visas for entry, exit, and temporary residence in the territory of the other Party for no more than 90 days.
- Members of diplomatic missions or consular offices and their family members are also exempt from visas throughout their term of service.
- Citizens of each Party holding diplomatic or service passports may enter and exit through international border gates.
- Each Party has the right not to allow entry or shorten the period of temporary residence of citizens of the other Party if they are considered undesirable persons.
- This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the Parties through the exchange of diplomatic notes.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps to strengthen friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, simplifying entry and temporary stay regulations.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for national security management if local laws are not adhered to.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who is exempt from visas under this Agreement?
Citizens of each Party holding diplomatic or service passports.
What is the maximum duration of temporary stay?
Not exceeding 90 days.
Who is exempt from visas throughout their term of service?
Members of diplomatic missions or consular offices and their family members.
Is registration required for temporary stay?
Within 90 days from the date of entry, those mentioned in Clause 1 of this Article must complete the necessary temporary stay registration procedures.
How can the Agreement be amended?
By mutual agreement of the Parties through the exchange of diplomatic notes.
Full text
AGREEMENT
Between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Government of the Republic of Mozambique on Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports
The Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Parties" and individually as the "Party";
Desiring to strengthen historical political and social relations.
Desiring to further enhance friendly relations and simplify entry and temporary stay regulations for holders of diplomatic and official passports between the two countries.
Have agreed as follows:
Article 1. Citizens of each Party holding valid diplomatic or official passports shall be exempt from visa requirements for entry and exit and may temporarily reside on the territory of the other Party for no more than ninety (90) days.
Article 2.
1. Citizens of each Party who are members of diplomatic missions or consular offices on the territory of the other Party and their family members, holding valid diplomatic or official passports, shall be exempt from visa requirements for entry and exit and may temporarily reside on the territory of the other Party throughout their term of service.
2. Within ninety (90) days of entry, those mentioned in Clause 1 of this Article must complete the necessary registration procedures with the competent authority of the host country.
Article 3. Citizens of each Party holding valid diplomatic or official passports may enter and exit the territory of the other Party through international border gates.
Article 4. This Agreement does not exempt citizens of one Party holding diplomatic or official passports from the obligation to comply with laws and regulations currently in force on the territory of the other Party.
Article 5. Each Party has the right to refuse entry or shorten the period of temporary stay of citizens of the other Party holding diplomatic or official passports if they are considered undesirable persons.
Article 6. One Party may suspend the implementation of this Agreement for reasons of public order, national security, or public health. Any suspension or termination thereof must be immediately notified to the other Party through diplomatic channels.
Article 7.
1. The Parties will exchange samples of diplomatic and official passports through diplomatic channels after this Agreement enters into force.
2. In case of introducing new models of diplomatic and official passports, the Parties will exchange new passport samples through diplomatic channels at least sixty (60) days before their introduction.
Article 8. This Agreement may be amended upon mutual agreement of the Parties through the exchange of diplomatic notes.
Article 9.
1. This Agreement shall enter into force on the thirtieth (30th) day following the date of receipt of the final notification by which the Parties notify each other through diplomatic channels that all domestic procedures for the Agreement to enter into force have been completed.
2. This Agreement shall remain in force indefinitely and continue to be effective until the ninetieth (90th) day following the date on which one Party notifies the other Party of its intention to terminate the Agreement's effectiveness through diplomatic channels.
For purposes of authentication, the undersigned, duly authorized representatives of their respective Governments, have signed this Agreement.
Done at Maputo on April 4, 2008, in two originals, in Vietnamese, Portuguese, and English; all texts being equally authentic. In case of any discrepancy in interpretation, the English text shall prevail.
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