3102 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [61 STAT. The Secretary of State to the Norwegian AmbaRsador DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON Jul 29 1947 EXCELLENCY: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note no. 257 dated July 7, 1947 stating that the Norwegian Government is willing, on and after August 1, 1947, to waive the visa fees for United States citizens who are nonimmigrants proceeding to Norway and to abolish the requirement for such visa, but not the passport, for United States citizens proceeding to continental Norway. The United States Government has authorized its consular officers, effective August 1, 1947, to waive the fee for the visa and application therefor for nonimmigrants, other than officials, proceeding to the United States and its possessions who are subjects of Norway, the visa to be valid for any number of entries into the United States and its possessions within a period of twenty-four (24) months, pro- vided that they hold valid Norwegian passports and the holder of the visa continues to maintain nonimmigrant status. The period of validity of the visa relates to the period within which it may be used for presentation at a port of entry and not to the length of stay in the United States which will continue to be a matter for determination by the immigration or other authorities. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest considera- tion. For the Secretary of State: N. ARMOUR His Excellency WILHELM MUNTHE DE MORGENSTIERNE, Ambassador of Norway. 811.11101 Waivers 57/9-1045
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