BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 30. Azerbaijan and
Somalia will mutually exempt holders of diplomatic passports from
visas, Trend
reports.


The relevant issues were discussed at today's plenary session of
the Azerbaijani parliament.


The agreement between the governments of Azerbaijan and Somalia
on mutual visa exemption of holders of diplomatic passports, signed
on October 15, 2025, in Kampala, aims to develop diplomatic
relations between the two states and simplify official visits.


According to the agreement, citizens of the parties holding
valid diplomatic passports are exempted from visas to enter, exit,
and transit through the territory of the other party and may stay
in that territory for a period not exceeding 90 days within every
180 days. In cases of stays exceeding 90 days, a visa and
appropriate permit are required in accordance with the national
legislation of the receiving state.


The agreement regulates the legal status of diplomatic passport
holders and their family members working in diplomatic missions,
consulates, and international organizations, as well as establishes
a mechanism for mutual information and issuance of new travel
documents in cases of loss or replacement of diplomatic
passports.







At the same time, the agreement reserves the right of the
parties to take measures regarding entry into the country, duration
of stay, and undesirable persons in accordance with their
legislation in order to protect national security, public order,
and public health.


The agreement will enter into force on the ninetieth day from
the date of receipt of the last written notification through
diplomatic channels confirming the completion of the relevant
internal procedures of the parties, will be concluded for five
years, and will be automatically extended for subsequent five-year
periods.


The draft law on the approval of the "Agreement between the
Governments of Azerbaijan and Somalia on the mutual exemption of
holders of diplomatic passports from visas" was put to a vote and
adopted in the first reading.


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