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November 24, 1952


EXCHANGE OF NOTES CONSTITUTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RELATING TO THE WAIVER OF NON-IMMIGRANT PASSPORT VISA FEES

Note: The Agreement entered into force, November 24, 1952.

Reference; This Agreement is also published in 181 UNTS, p. 155.

I

THE PHILIPPINE SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Manila, November 24, 1952

Excellency:

I have the honor to refer to my Note No. 6976 of October 31, 1952 re颅garding Executive Order No. 535 issued by His Excellency the President of the Philippines on October 10, 1952 concerning the abolition or waiver, under cer颅tain conditions, of nonimmigrant passport visa fees for citizens of countries con颅cluding agreements with respect thereto with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.

I propose that our Governments agree to the reciprocal abolition or waiver of nonimmigrant passport visa fees for the citizens of our countries visiting the territory of the other for temporary periods for business or pleasure. In carry颅ing out this agreement, the Government of the Republic of the Philippines-will be guided by the conditions set forth in Executive Order No. 535 mentioned above.

I further propose that this agreement be made effective as of December 24, 1952 and that it remain in force until it is altered or terminated as a result of mutual consultation.

I shall appreciate being informed of the acceptance of Your Excellency's Government of the foregoing proposal.

Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

J. M. ELIZALDE
Secretary

His Excellency RAYMOND A. SPRUANCE
Ambassador of the United States of America
Manila

II

THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR TO THE PHILIPPINE SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

AMERICAN EMBASSY

Manila, November 24, 1952

No. 593

Excellency:

I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of Your Excellency's note dated November 24, 1952, which reads as follows:

[See note I]

and to inform Your Excellency that my Government agrees to the proposal set forth, on the understanding that the Government of the United States will, for its part, be guided by the provisions of the pertinent immigration laws and regu颅lations of the United States.

Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

R. A. SPRUANCE

His Excellency JOAQUIN M. ELIZALDE
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Republic of the Philippines



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