Article 1
1. This Decision applies to nationals of Ethiopia who are subject to the visa requirement pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. 2. This Decision does not apply to nationals of Ethiopia who are exempt from the visa requirement under Article 4 or 6 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. 3. This Decision does not apply to nationals of Ethiopia applying for a visa who are family members of a Union citizen to whom Directive 2004/38/EC applies or family members of a national of a third country enjoying a right of free movement equivalent to that of Union citizens under an agreement between the Union and a third country. 4. This Decision is without prejudice to the cases where a Member State is bound by an obligation of international law, namely: (a) as a host country of an international intergovernmental organisation; (b) as a host country of an international conference convened by, or under the auspices of, the United Nations or other international intergovernmental organisations hosted by a Member State; (c) under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and immunities; or (d) pursuant to the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran Pact) concluded by the Holy See (Vatican City State) and Italy, as last amended.