Article 4 Border crossing and movement within the Host State’s territory

EUTM Mali personnel shall enter the Host State’s territory only on presentation of a passport accompanied by an individual or collective movement order issued by EUTM Mali. They shall be exempt from visa regulations, immigration inspections and customs control on entering, leaving or within the Host State’s territory.

EUTM Mali personnel shall be exempt from the Host State’s regulations on the registration and control of aliens, but shall not acquire any right to permanent residence or domicile in the territory of the Host State.

EUTM Mali assets and means of transport entering or leaving the territory of the Host State in support of the mission shall be exempt from any requirement to produce any customs documentation and from any inspection.

EUTM Mali personnel may drive motor vehicles provided they hold a valid national, international or military driving licence issued by a Sending State.

For the purposes of the mission, the Host State shall grant EUTM Mali and EUTM Mali personnel freedom of movement and freedom to travel within its territory, including its air space.

The Host State shall permit the entry of EUTM Mali assets and means of transport and grant them exemption from all custom duties, fees, tolls, taxes and similar charges other than charges for storage, cartage and other services rendered.

For the purposes of the mission, EUTM Mali may use public roads, bridges, ferries and airports without the payment of duties, fees, tolls, taxes and similar charges. EUTM Mali shall not be exempt from charges for services requested and received, under the conditions that apply to those provided to the Host State’s armed forces.