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Exchange of Notes between the Government of Canada and the Government of Iceland concerning Visa Arrangements for Non-immigrant Travellers of the two countries [1962] CATSer 11 (1 November 1962)

E102537 - CTS 1962 No. 18

EXCHANGE OF NOTES BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF ICELAND CONCERNING VISA ARRANGEMENTS FOR NON-IMMIGRANT TRAVELLERS OF THE TWO COUNTRIES

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The Ambassador of Canada to Iceland to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland

CANADIAN EMBASSY

REYKJAVIK, October 17, 1962

His Excellency Gudmundur I. Gudmundsson,
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Reykjavik, Iceland

Excellency,

I have the honour to refer to previous correspondence on the subject of non-immigrant entry to our respective countries, and to state that the Govern­ment of Canada is prepared to conclude an agreement with the Government of Iceland for the waiver of non-immigrant visas in the following terms:

(1) Icelandic subjects who are bona fide non-immigrants (visitors, not seeking employment or permanent residence) and who are in pos­session of valid Icelandic passports may enter Canada without non-immigrant visas for periods not exceeding three consecutive months;

(2) Icelandic subjects under (1) above, who, when in Canada, desire to extend their stay beyond the three-month period may apply to the nearest Canadian Immigration Office for extensions which, if granted, shall be without charge;

(3) Canadian citizens who are bona fide non-immigrants (visitors, not seeking employment or permanent residence) and who are in pos­session of valid Canadian passports may enter Iceland without non-immigrant visas for periods not exceeding three consecutive months;

(4) Canadian citizens under (3) above who, when in Iceland, desire to extend their stay beyond the three-month period may apply to the appropriate Icelandic authorities for extensions which, if granted, shall be without charge;

(5) It is understood that this modification of entrance requirements does not exempt Icelandic and Canadian citizens, coming to Canada or Iceland respectively, from the necessity of complying with the laws and regulations of the country concerned regarding the entry, residence (temporary or permanent) and employment or occupation of foreigners, and that persons who are unable to satisfy the Immigration authorities that they comply with these laws and regulations are liable to be refused leave to enter or land.

If the Government of Iceland is prepared to accept the foregoing provi­sions, the Government of Canada has the honour to suggest that the present Note and the reply thereto of the Government of Iceland shall constitute an agreement between the two Governments, which shall take effect on November 1st, 1962, and which shall remain in force until two months after a Note of termination is received by either Government.

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

Louis E. Couillard

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland to the Ambassador of Canada to Iceland

REYKJAVIK, October 17, 1962

His Excellency Mr. Louis E. Couillard,
Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of Canada to Iceland,
Oslo

Excellency,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your Note of October 17, 1962, proposing an agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Iceland for the waiver of non-immigrant visas in the following terms:

(1) Icelandic subjects who are bona fide non-immigrants (visitors, not seeking employment or permanent residence) and who are in possession of valid Icelandic passports may enter Canada without non-immigrant visas for periods not exceeding three consecutive months;

(2) Icelandic subjects under (1) above, who, when in Canada, desire to extend their stay beyond the three-month period may apply to the nearest Canadian Immigration Office for extensions which, if granted, shall be without charge;

(3) Canadian citizens who are bona fide non-immigrants (visitors, not seeking employment or permanent residence) and who are in possession of valid Canadian passports may enter Iceland without non-immigrant visas for periods not exceeding three consecutive months;

(4) Canadian citizens under (3) above who, when in Iceland, desire to extend their stay beyond the three-month period may apply to the appro­priate Icelandic authorities for extensions which, if granted, shall be without charge;

(5) It is understood that this modification of entrance requirements does not exempt Icelandic and Canadian citizens, coming to Canada and Iceland respectively, from the necessity of complying with the law and regulations of the country concerned regarding the entry, residence (tempor­ary or permanent) and employment or occupation of foreigners and that persons who are unable to satisfy the Immigration authorities that they comply with these laws and regulations are liable to be refused leave to enter or land.

The proposals contained in your Note are acceptable to my Government and I have the honour to confirm that your Note and this reply shall constitute an agreement between our two Governments which shall take effect on November 1, 1962 and which shall remain in force until two months after a Note of termination is received by either Government.

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

Gudmundur I. Gudmundsson