Treaty (24 November 1952)

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.

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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 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 tain conditions, of

nonimmigrant passport visa fees for citizens of countries con 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 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

ManilaII

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 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