The Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, hereinafter referred to as “the Parties”,
CONSIDERING the friendly relations between the Parties;
DESIRING to further strengthen their friendly relations by facilitating the entry of holders of diplomatic and service passports of the Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Indonesia into their respective countries;
PURSUANT to the prevailing law and regulations of the respective countries;
HAVE AGREED as follows:
Article 1
Visa Exemption
Nationals of the Parties, holders of valid diplomatic and service passports, shall not be required to obtain a visa to enter, transit or stay in the territory of the country of the other Party for a period not exceeding 30 (thirty) days within 6 (six) months from the date of first entry.
Article 2
Passport Validity
The diplomatic or service passport validity of nationals of either Party shall be at least 6 (six) months on the day of entry into the territory of the country of the other Party.
Article 3
Visas for Members of Diplomatic Missions or Consular Posts
Nationals of either Party who are holders of valid diplomatic or service passports and posted in the territory of the country of the other Party as members of diplomatic missions or consular posts, including their family members, shall be required to obtain appropriate entry visas from the Embassy of the other Party prior to the entry.
Article 4
Entry and Exit Conditions
Holders of valid diplomatic or service passports of either Party referred to in this Agreement may enter into and depart from the territory of the country of the other Party at any point authorized for that purpose by the competent immigration authorities, without any restrictions except for those stipulated in security, migratory, customs, sanitary, entry and other provisions applicable to holders of such valid passports.
Article 5
Rights of Competent Authorities
1. This Agreement shall not exempt nationals of either Party from the obligation to abide by the laws and regulations of the other Party when entering its territory and staying in it, including but not limited to the laws and regulations concerning the entry, stay and exit of foreign nationals.
2. This Agreement shall not affect the applicable laws and/or regulations of the two countries relating to internal security and the entry, stay or movement of foreign nationals.
3. The Parties reserve the right to refuse admission to or shorten the stay of personae non gratae or persons likely to endanger public peace, public order, public health or national security.
Article 6
Suspension
Either Party may temporary suspend this Agreement, either in whole or in part, with the reasons of national security, public order or public health. The introduction as well as termination of such measures shall be duly communicated to the other Party through diplomatic channels no less than 72 (seventy-two) hours in advance.
Article 7
Specimens and Issuance of Passports or Travel Documents
1. The Parties shall exchange specimens of their valid diplomatic and service passports through diplomatic channels within thirty (30) days of signing this Agreement.
2. In case of the introduction of new diplomatic or service passports as well as modifications to existing ones, the Parties shall inform each other in writing, through diplomatic channels, of any change no later than 30 (thirty) days prior to their official introduction.
3. In case nationals of either Party lose or damage their diplomatic or service passports in the territory of the country of the other Party, they shall immediately inform competent authorities in the receiving country through the diplomatic mission or consular post representing the country of origin. The diplomatic mission or consular post concerned shall, in compliance with the legislation of its country, issue such persons with a document to return to the country of origin.
Article 8
Settlement of Disputes
Any difference or dispute arising from the interpretation or implementation of the provisions of this Agreement shall be settled amicably by consultation or negotiation between the Parties.
Article 9
Amendments
This Agreement may be amended or revised, if deemed necessary, by mutual written consent of the Parties. Such amendments or revisions shall enter into force according to the provision of paragraph 1, Article 10, and form an integral part of this Agreement.
Article 10
Entry into Force, Duration and Termination
1. This Agreement shall enter into force 30 (thirty) days from the date of receipt of the last written notification by which the Parties inform each other through diplomatic channels that all requirements for the entry into force of this Agreement, as stipulated in their respective internal procedures, have been fulfilled.
2. This Agreement shall remain in force for a period of 5 (five) years and may be renewed automatically for further 5 (five) year periods unless either Party decides to terminate it by giving written notice to the other Party, through diplomatic channels, 30 (thirty) days prior to the expected date of termination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned being duly authorized by their respective Governments, have signed this Agreement.
DONE in Ljubljana on 26 November 2010 in two originals, each in the Slovenian, Indonesian and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of any divergence of interpretation, the English text shall prevail.
For the Government
of the Republic of Slovenia
Andraž Zidar (s)
For the Government
of the Republic of Indonesia
Retno Lestari Priansari
Marsudi (s)