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 Dec. 9, 1947 3941 Agreement between the United States of America and Iceland respecting Dc0 be'' and7 passport visas. Effected by ezchange of notes signed at Reykjavik [T.I. A. .2031] October 1 and December 9, 1947; entered into force December 9, 1947, operative January 1, 1948. The American Charge d'Affaires ad interim to the Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs AMERICAN LEGATION, REYKJAVIK, ICELAND October 1, 1947. No. 822 EXCELLENCY: Pursuant to instructions from my Government, I have the honor to propose that the Government of Iceland and the Government of the United States enter into an agreement according to which each Gov- ernment will, unless special circumstances exist, hereafter recipro- cally issue visas to temporary visitors valid for a period of twentyfour months. It is suggested that this procedure enter into effect on December 1, 1947. This change, it should be noted, would not disturb the arrangement [1] between the two Governments whereby all non- immigrant passport visa fees are waived on a reciprocal basis. Should the Government of Iceland accept the foregoing proposal, the affirmative reply of Your Excellency shall constitute, together with this note, the agreement of the two Governments in this matter. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. WILLIAM C. TRIMBLE Charge d'Affaires ad interim His Excellency BJARNI BENEDIKTSSON, Minister for ForeignAffairs Reykjavik. The Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs to the American Charge d'Affaires ad interim UTANRfKISRkADUNEYTI [2] REYKJAVIK No. 189 December 9th, 1947. MONSIEUR LE CHARGE D'AFFAIRES, I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your note of October 1st 1947 in which you propose that the Government of Iceland and Dated Nov. 3 and Dec. 21, 1925, and June 11, 19, and 21, 1926; not printed. ' Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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