Vienna Convention on Consular Relations - content of the article (2023)

States parties to this Convention,

Review of the established consular relations between the two countries
people since ancient times,

Taking into account the purposes and principles of the Charter
United Nations on the Sovereign Equality of States,
maintaining international peace and security, and
to promote friendly relations between nations,

Taking into account the United Nations Diplomatic Conference
Vienna Convention on Interaction and Immunity
Diplomatic relations will open for signature on April 18
1961,
Believe in the International Consular Convention
Relationships, privileges and immunities will also help
to develop friendly relations between countries,
Regardless of their different constitutions and societies
System,

Recognizing that this is the purpose of this privilege and immunity
Not for personal gain, but to ensure efficiency
The consulate carries out its duties on its behalf
respective countries,

Confirmation of the continued existence of rules of customary international law
Manage unspecified matters
this convention,

It is agreed as follows:

Article 1
Definition
1. For the purposes of this Convention, the following applies
The terms must have the assigned meanings
them:
(a) "Consulate" means any consulate general, consulate,
vice consulate or consular post;
(b) "Consular District" means the area assigned to a Consulate
consulates performing consular functions;
(c) "Head of Consular Post": the responsible person
the duty to act in that capacity;
(d) "consular officer" means any person, including the head of a consulate
Consulate, in that capacity
perform consular functions;
(e) "consular employee" means any person employed by a consulate
administrative or technical services of the consulate;
(f) "Service Personnel" means any person employed
In the office of the consulate;
(g) "member of a consular post" means a consular officer;
consular clerks and service personnel;
(h) "consular officer" means a consular officer,
Consular employees with the exception of heads of consulates
and service personnel;
(i) “Private Personnel” means
Members employed entirely in private service
Consulate;
(j) "consular premises" means a building or part of a consular post
buildings and associated land
Protected, for consular use only
Post;
(k) “consular files” include any deed, document,
Letters, books, films, tapes and registers of
consulate together with password and code,
Index cards and all the furniture used for them
protection or preservation.
2. Consular officers are divided into two categories, namely career officers
consular officers and honorary consular officers. The
The provisions of Chapter II of this Convention apply to
a consulate headed by a career consular officer,
The provisions of Title III apply to consulates headed by
Honorary Consular Officer.
3. The special status of members of the consulate
Is a national or permanent resident of the host country
Regulated by Article 71 of the Convention.

Chapter I General Consular Relations

Section 1 Establishing and Maintaining Consular Relations

Article 2
Establish consular relations
1. The need to establish consular relations between countries
placed by mutual agreement.
2. Approval to establish a diplomatic mission
Unless otherwise specified, means the relationship between the two countries
Declaration, consent to establish consular relations.
3. The severing of diplomatic relations is not a fact
involves the termination of consular relations.

Article 3
exercise of consular functions
Consulates are responsible for consular tasks. they are
also through diplomatic representations acc
provisions of this Convention.

Article 4
establishment of a consulate
1. Consulates may be established in the territory of the People's Republic of China
Only with the consent of the receiving state.
2. Place, classification and name of the consulate
Consular districts are set up by the sending country
and subject to the consent of the receiving State.
3. If the location of the consulate is changed, the
Classification or consular district can be determined by
The sending country can only do this with the consent of the receiving country.
4. In the following cases, the approval of the receiving country is also required
The consulate general or consulate would like to open
Vice consulate or other local consular post
where it builds itself.
5. The prior express consent of the receiving State should also be obtained
Required to open an office
Existing consulates outside the place of residence.

Article 5
Consular functions
Consular duties include:
(a) Protection of the interests of the receiving State in the receiving State
The sending State and its nationals, including individuals and
legal entity, to the extent permitted
International right;
(b) Develop business, economy and culture
Scientific relations between sending countries and sending countries
receiving countries and otherwise promoting friendly relations
between them in accordance with the
this Convention;
(c) Use all legal means to ascertain the situation and developments
In business, economic, cultural and scientific life
Host country to report to the host country government
Shipping countries and provision of information to persons
Interesse an;
(d) Passports and travel documents are issued to nationals of
Send individual country and visa or related documents
wish to travel to the sending country;
(e) Assistance and support from nationals, including individuals and institutions
sending country company;
(f) act as a notary andVolkRegistrar and Identity
similar species, and perform specific functions
Administrative nature, if there is none
Violation of national laws and regulations
receiving country;
(g) To protect the interests of the nation, including the interests of individuals
and corporate body, in the case of the sending country
Inheritance by cause of death in the recipient's territory
Country, according to national laws and regulations
receiving country;
(h) protect and
Obtaining government regulations, interests of minors
and other persons with restricted legal capacity
The sending state, especially in the case of any guardianship or
must accommodate these persons;
(i) Subject to Acquired Practices and Procedures
Representatives of the receiving state or arrange for an appropriate
on behalf of nationals of the sending country in the
Courts and other authorities of the receiving state because
the purpose of obtaining, in accordance with the law and
Receiving Country Provisions, Interim Orders
protecting the rights of these people
Nationally, due to absence or for any other reason,
These nationals cannot afford it in time
defend their rights;
(j) transmit judicial and extrajudicial documents or
Execution of a power of attorney for investigations or entrusted gathering of evidence
courts of the sending state
A valid international agreement or in the absence of such an agreement
international agreement, otherwise compatible
comply with the laws and regulations of the receiving country;
(k) exercising prescribed supervisory and control rights
Relevant laws and regulations of the sending country
a ship with the nationality of the sending country and
Aircraft registered in this country and in relation to
their crew;
(l) Assistance to the ships and aircraft mentioned below
subparagraph (k) of this article and its crew
Explanations on the navigation of the ship, inspection and
Ship documents stamp and undamaged
the authority of the authorities of the receiving state
any incidents that occurred during the investigation
Navigation and the resolution of any dispute of any kind between the parties
Captains, officers and seamen
Authorized by the laws and regulations of the sending country;
(m) perform all other duties entrusted to the consular post
not prohibited by the laws of the sending country
and the requirements of the receiving country or not
Objection by the receiving state or
referred to in the international agreements in force between them
Sender country and recipient country.

Article 6
Exercise of consular functions outside the consular district
In exceptional cases, consular officers can communicate with
Exercise of functions abroad with the consent of the host country
its consular district.

Article 7
Exercise of consular functions in a third country
The sending State may, after informing the States concerned
Appointment to a consulate in a particular country
Performing consular functions in another country, unless
One affected country has clearly spoken out against it.

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Carrying out consular functions on behalf of a third country
After proper notification of the receiving state, the consulate
The mail of the sender country can, unless the receiving country
Subject, exercise of consular functions in the receiving country
constitute a third country.

Article 9
head of the consulate
1. The heads of consulates are divided into four grades viz
(a) the Consul General;
(b) consular;
(c) a Vice Consul;
(d) consular representatives.
2. Paragraph 1 of this article does not limit the rights in any way
any named party
Other consular officers as heads of consulates.

Article 10
Appointment and approval of heads of consulates
1. The head of the consular post is appointed by the sending State,
authorized to perform functions
receiving country.
2. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement
Appointment and Admission Process
The head of a consulate is appointed by law,
Regulations and practices of the sending country and the sending country
Accepting countries

Article 11
Consular power of attorney or notification of appointment
1. The head of the consulate is provided by the sending country
Indicated by a power of attorney or similar document
An instrument for every appointment that proves its worth
ability and usually show his full name, his
class and class, consular district and seat
Consulate.
2. The sending country sends a power of attorney or similar document
Instrument through diplomatic or other appropriate channels
the government of a country whose head is on its territory
The consulates exercise their powers.
3. If the receiving state agrees, the sending state can substitute
A power of attorney or similar document sent to the receiving party
Complete the notice with the required information
paragraph 1 of this article.

Article 12
Managing Director
1. The head of the consulate is authorized to exercise his powers
authorized by the receiving state, known as
Power of Attorney, regardless of the form of such power of attorney.
2. States that refuse to issue certificates are not obliged
Communicate the reasons for the refusal to the sending country.
3. according to §§ 13 and 15,
A consular post does not start work until it has done so
received power of attorney.

Article 13
Temporary admission of the head of the consulate
Consular letter of authorization from the head of the consulate to be served
temporary permission to exercise his may be granted
Function. In this case, the current regulations apply
agreement applies.

Article 14
Notify consular authorities
Even if the head of the consulate is admitted
Temporarily exercise its functions, receive
States should immediately notify the appropriate authorities
consular district. It should also ensure the necessary
Take steps to enable consulate leaders to do this
Fulfill his duties and get the following benefits
provisions of this Convention.

Article 15
Temporarily holding the post of head of the consulate
Post-
1. If the head of the consulate cannot fulfill his duties
Post or vacancy for the head of a consular post,
The head of an acting position may temporarily act as the head of the position
Consulate.
2. The full name of the person responsible for the agent must be communicated separately
through a diplomatic representation of the sending country or
The State has no such mission in the receiving State, by
the head of the consulate or, if he is unable to do so, by
Any competent authority of the sending country to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs or authorities of the receiving country
determined by the ministry. Usually this
Advance notice should be given. receiving country
a person may be recognized as head of an acting office, the person
is neither a diplomatic representative nor a consular officer
The sending state is conditional
agree.
3. The competent authority of the receiving country provides information
Support and protect the incumbent Postmaster General. and he
responsible body, this provision
The conventions apply to him in the same way as to the leader
via the consulate. The receiving state may not
However, there is an obligation to grant
Convenience, privilege or immunity granted by the head of the consulate
The spot is only enjoyed if the conditions are not met
Deputy Head of Position.
4. If in the cases referred to in paragraph 1 of this article
Article, diplomats by diplomats
The mission of the sending country in the receiving country is closed
The sending country appoints acting postmaster,
If the receiving State does not object, it will do so
Continue to enjoy diplomatic privileges and immunities.

Article 16
Head of Consulate Priority
1. The ranks of Consular Heads are ordered by rank
The date the power of attorney was granted.
2. However, if the head of the consular post receives
authorized to carry out its duties
For the time being, his priorities should be based on that
provisional approval date; that priority should be
To be retained when the power of attorney is granted.
3. Priority between two or more chiefs
Consulate where the power of attorney or provisional certificate was issued
Same day admission will be determined based on the following criteria
their commission or a similar instrument or
Notification according to Article 11(3).
transmitted to the receiving state.
4. The Acting Head of the Post is subordinate to the Head of the Consulate
positions, and between them they shall
the date they practiced law
The person responsible for the position identified in the following notice
Article 15 paragraph 2.
5. Honorary consular officers serving as heads of consulates
are ranked at each level after the head of consular career,
according to rules and regulations
the preceding paragraph.
6. The head of the consulate takes precedence over the consul
There are no officials of this status.

Article 17
Consular officers perform diplomatic acts
1. The sending country is in a country without an embassy
And there is no third representative of the diplomatic mission
Countries can consular officers with the consent of the other party
The receiving State,9 without prejudice to its consular status,
Authorized to perform diplomatic actions. Performance
Such behavior of a consular officer does not entitle him to do so
Claims diplomatic privileges and immunities.
2. Consular officers may, after notifying the consulate
The receiving country as a representative of the sending country
any intergovernmental organization. He should
Entitlement to granted privileges and immunities
customary international law or
international agreements; however regarding
He may not do this when performing consular duties
entitled to immunity from jurisdiction greater than that
to which a consular officer is entitled under this provision
custom.

Article 18
Two or more states appoint the same person as
consular officers
With the consent of the receiving State, two or more States may:
Designate the same person as that country's consular officer.

Article 19
Appointment of consular staff
1. In addition to the provisions of Articles 20, 22 and 23
The sending country is free to appoint members of the consulate
Employees.
2. Full names, categories and ranks of all consular officers,
In addition to the head of the consular representation, the
The sending country informs the receiving country immediately
The receiving state can exercise its right if it so chooses
Section 23(3) Rights.
3. The sending state may, in accordance with its legislation, u
Regulations please accept the country to issue a power of attorney
Consular officers other than the head of a consulate.
4. The receiving state may, in accordance with its legislation, u
Provisions, granting powers of attorney to consular officers Other
More than the head of a consulate.

Article 20
number of consular employees
In the absence of an expressly agreed size
The receiving state may request consular officers
The staff is limited to what they think is possible
reasonable and normal considering the circumstances and
The conditions of the consular district and the needs of the consular district
specific consulate.

Article 21
Ranking among the consular officers of the consulates
Priority for consular officers
The consulate and any changes thereto will be communicated by the consulate
A diplomatic representation of the sending country or if the country does not have one
For such missions in the receiving country the head of the consulate
Mail to the foreign ministry of the recipient country
or a body designated by the Ministry.

Article 22
Nationality of the consular officer
1. Consular officers should in principle have nationality
Entsendeland.
2. Consular officers shall not be appointed from among individuals
except for those who are nationals of the host country
express consent of the state, which can be revoked at any time
Time.
3. The receiving state may reserve the same rights as
Third-country nationals who are not third-country nationals
Entsendeland.

Article 23
declare persona non grata
1. The receiving State may notify the sending State at any time
Consular officer is persona non grata or any other person
Consulate staff are not acceptable. In this case,
The sending country should call back
of the person concerned or the termination of their activity at the consulate
Post.
2. If the sending state refuses or fails to do so within a reasonable time
Fulfillment of the obligations referred to in paragraph 1 of this article
Article may, where appropriate, the receiving State
Revocation of Power of Attorney or Termination
Think of him as a consular clerk.
3. Individuals can be appointed as members of the consulate
Declare unacceptable before reaching territory
host country or, if already in the host country, before
Enter the consulate to complete tasks. in any such
In such cases, the sending State revokes its appointment.
4. In the cases referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3 of this article
The receiving state is not obliged to hand over to the sending state
State the reasons for his decision.

Article 24
Notification of appointment, country of arrival
and departure
1. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the receiving country or
The authorities designated by the Ministry are to be notified:
(a) Appointment of the members of the consulate, their arrival
After being appointed consulate, her last
leave or terminate its functions and all
Other changes affecting its status may occur in
their service in the consulate;
(b) the arrival and final departure of persons associated
Family members of members of the consulate
Facts about the family and, if applicable, a person
become or cease to be such a family member;
(c) Arrival and final departure of private members
employees and, if necessary, terminate them
the service itself;
(d) Hiring and Discharging Residents
Receiving State as consular member or member
Private personnel entitled to privileges and immunities.
2. Advance notice of arrival and final if possible
Departure should also be given.

the second part. Consular functions end

Article 25
Termination of employment of members of a consular post
The tasks of the members of the consular post are assigned by
end among other things:
(a) communicated by the sending State to the receiving State
his duties are at an end;
(b) revoke the power of attorney;
(c) notified by the receiving State to the sending State
the receiving state no longer considers him as
Consulate staff.

Article 26
Leaving the territory of the host country
The receiving state also grants in the event of an armed conflict
Consulate members and private members
staff who are not nationals of the host country, and
family members belonging to their household
Regardless of nationality, required time and equipment
so they can prepare to go and go
The earliest possible time after the end of the function
the responsible members. In particular, this should be the case in the following cases
needs, provide them with the necessary means of transportation
for themselves and their property and not for acquired property
Export ban in the recipient country
departure time.

Article 27
Protection of consular premises and archives and
Interests of the sending country in exceptional cases
1. When the two countries sever consular relations
two countries:
(a) Even in situations of armed conflict, the receiving State will:
Respect and protect the consular premises, along with
Consular property and consular files;
(2) The sending country may entrust the consulate with custody
the premises and the property therein and
Consular files for receiving third countries
receiving country;
(c) The sending State may protect its
interests and the interests of its nationals vis-à-vis third countries
accepted by the recipient country.
2. In the event of a temporary or permanent closure
Consulate, the provisions of point (1)
Paragraph 1 of this article applies. Also,
(a) if the sending State is not represented
The receiving country of the diplomatic mission that has another
the consulate in the country, the consulate
Swiss Post can entrust custody rooms
closed consulates along with
The property and consular files contained therein as well as
With the consent of the receiving state, the exercise of
Consular functions in the area of ​​responsibility of the consular representation;
or
(b) if the sending State has neither diplomatic missions nor other institutions
Arrange with the consulate of the receiving country
Subparagraphs (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 of this Article
Applicable.

Chapter Two. Conveniences, privileges and immunities regarding
Consulates, career consular officers and other members of A
Consulate

SECTION I FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES REGARDING A
Consulate

Article 28
Consular work institutions
The receiving country should grant full relief
Perform consular duties.

Article 29
Use of the national flag and coat of arms
1. The sending State has the right to
National flag and coat of arms of the receiving country
pursuant to this article.
2. The flag of the sending country and its flag may be flown.
Badges attached to occupied buildings
The consulate and its entrance, at
Residence of the head of the consulate and its means
For official transport.
3. In exercising the rights conferred by this article
Laws, regulations and practices must be observed
receiving country.

Article 30
remain
1. The receiving country should assist in procurement
within its territory, in accordance with its laws and regulations
Required by the consulate of the sending country
or assist them in finding alternative accommodation
Away.
2. If necessary, support the consulate with the processing
Provide suitable housing for its members.

Article 31
inviolability of consular premises
1. The premises of the consulate must not be violated to the extent prescribed
im Text.
2. Authorities of the receiving state enter the
Part of the consular premises dedicated
Purposes of consular activity, except
the consent of the head of the consular post or his representative, or
The head of the diplomatic mission of the sending country.
However, the consent of the head of the consular post can be given
Suppose a fire or other disaster that needs to happen quickly
defensive measures.
3. In addition to the provisions of the second paragraph of this article
The receiving state has a special obligation to record everything
Take appropriate measures to protect the consular premises from any
intrusion or damage and prevent interference
The peace or dignity of the consulate is compromised.
4. Consular premises and their furnishings, consular property
Excluded are consulates and their means of transport
Any form of expropriation for purposes of national defense or
Public facilities. If it is necessary to request such
To this end, all possible steps should be taken to avoid obstructing the
Perform consular duties in a timely and appropriate manner
And provide effective compensation to the sending country.

Article 32
Tax exemption for consular buildings
1. Consular building and residence of the head of the consulate
Consulate of the sending country or a representative
In return, the owner or tenant renounces everything
all state, provincial or local taxes and duties,
Excluding payments for certain services
demonstrated.
2. The tax exemption items in paragraph 1 of this article
if acc
According to the laws of the host country, they are payable by persons in the host country
Contract with the sending state or with the acting person
his representative.

Article 33
Inviolability of consular archives and documents
Inviolability of consular archives and documents
Time and place.

Article 34
freedom of movement
Obey the laws and regulations regarding entering the area
Banned or regulated for national reasons
Security should ensure the recipient country freedom of movement
And travel within its territory to all members of the consulate.

Article 35
freedom of communication
1. The receiving state allows and protects
Letter from the consulate
official use. In communication with the government,
Diplomatic missions and other consulates wherever they are located
Located in the sending country, the consulate can employ
by any appropriate means, including diplomatic or consular means
Courier, diplomatic or consular packet and code message or
Password. However, Consulate can install and use
Only transmit wirelessly with the consent of the recipient
Condition.
2. The official letter from the consulate is
Not vulnerable. Official correspondence is all correspondence
About the consulate and its tasks.
3. The consular mailbag shall not be opened or withheld.
However, if the competent authority of the receiving country
The state has every reason to believe that the bag contains
something other than a letter, document, or object
As mentioned in paragraph 4 of this article, they can request
Bags will be opened by authorized personnel in their presence
representative of the sending country. If the request is
The bag should be rejected by the authorities of the sending country
return to its place of origin.
4. Packages forming the consular bag should be conspicuous
Outward signs of their character, which can only contain
Official letters and documents or items
For official use only.
5. The consular courier is accompanied by an official
Documents showing his identity and the number of packages
Form the consular bag. unless otherwise agreed
Nor is he a national of the receiving state
Neither is the receiving state, unless it is a national of the sending state
Country, a permanent resident of the host country. Inside
he is to be protected when fulfilling his duties
receiving country. He has the right to personal inviolability and
Must not be subject to any form of arrest or detention.
6. The sending country and its embassies and consulates
The post office may appoint a temporary consular courier. in this case
The provisions of paragraph 5 of this article also apply
In addition, the exceptions mentioned there do not apply
Applicable when that courier has delivered the goods to the recipient
He is responsible for the consular package.
7. The consular bag can be handed over to the captain or
Commercial aircraft scheduled to land in approved ports
Entry. Official documents should be made available to him
Indicates the number of packages that make up the bag, but he
Should not be considered a consular courier. go through
Agreements with the responsible local authorities,
The consular post can send one of its members to take over
Pick up luggage directly and free of charge from the captain or
Airplane.

Article 36
Communication and contact with nationals of the sending country
1. Facilitate the exercise of consular duties
Regarding nationals of the sending country:
(a) Communication with consular officers is free
nationals of the sending country and contact them.
Equal freedoms for nationals of the sending country
Regarding communication and contact with the consulate
officials of the sending country;
b) upon request, the competent authorities of that country
The receiving country should notify the consulate immediately
The post office of the sending country, if in its consular district,
Nationals of the country are arrested or imprisoned
or in custody or in another process
Away. Any correspondence addressed to the consulate
An arrested, detained, imprisoned or imprisoned person must
Promptly rebooked by the above authorities. called
Authorities should notify those affected immediately
his rights under this subsection;
(c) Consular officers have the right to visit their own citizens
a citizen of the sending State who is detained, imprisoned or imprisoned,
talk and correspond with him and arrange his
legal representation. You should also have the right
Visit a national of the sending state in prison,
imprisonment or imprisonment in their area
Judge. Deviating from this, consular officers are not allowed to do this
To act on behalf of nationals in prison,
Arrest or detention on remand if he expressly objects to such behavior.
2. The rights referred to in paragraph 1 of this article
Exercise according to law
Receiving States, but conditionally,
The above laws and regulations must be fully operational
For the purpose of fulfilling the rights granted under these Terms
purpose of the article.

Article 37
Information in the event of death, guardianship or custody,
wreck and crash
When relevant information is available to the authorities
Authorities of the receiving state have these authorities
Responsibilities:
(1) On the death of a national of the sending State
Immediately notify the consulate in your area
death occurs;
(b) immediately inform the relevant consulate of any situation
Circumstances arising out of the appointment of a guardian or trustee
In the interests of minors or others
The full ability of a national of the sending state. The
However, providing this information should not
impede the implementation of laws and regulations
Regarding the receiving State of such appointments;
(c) if the ship is a national of the sending State
Sunk or stranded in territorial waters or inland
waters of the receiving country or if the aircraft is registered
Accidents occur in the sending country
The receiving country notifies the consulate immediately
Attach it to the location closest to the scene of the incident.

Article 38
Liaison with host country authorities
Consular officers can carry out their duties
Address:
(a) the local competent authority of their consular district;
(b) the Central Competent Authority of the receiving State, if
and to the extent permitted by law,
Regulations and practice of the receiving state or the receiving state
relevant international agreements.

Article 39
Consular Fees and Duties
1. The consulate may levy taxes in the recipient country
A description of the fees and charges required by law and
Rules of the sending country on consular conduct.
2. Payments Received in the form of Fees
Receipt in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article
With respect to such fees and charges, all charges and
taxes in the recipient country.

the second part. Conveniences, privileges and immunities regarding
Career consular officers and other members of the consulate

Article 40
Protection of consular officers
Receiving countries should give due treatment to consular officers
respect and take all appropriate measures to prevent this
Attack on their person, freedom or dignity.

Article 41
The right of consular officers to personal inviolability
1. Consular officers should not be arrested or detained
pending judicial proceedings, unless it is a serious criminal offense and
According to the decision of the competent judicial authority.
2. Except in the cases referred to in paragraph 1 of this article,
Consular officers may not be detained or
responsible for any other form of restriction of their personal data
Freedom other than the enforcement of final court decisions
Influence.
3. In case of criminal proceedings against the consul
Officials, he must appear before the competent authorities.
However, the procedure is
respected by virtue of his office and
Except as provided in paragraph 1 of this article,
by obstructing the consular exercise
functions as little as possible. when, under what circumstances
As mentioned in paragraph 1 of this article, it has become
Necessary procedures for the arrest of consular officers
Criminal proceedings should be instituted against him as soon as possible.

Article 42
Notification of Arrest, Detention or Prosecution
In the event of arrest or detention
consular staff or members of criminal proceedings
Proceedings against him, the receiving State without delay
Notify the head of the consulate. The latter should be
I am subject to such action of the receiving state
The sending state should be notified through diplomatic channels.

Article 43
Judicial Immunity
1. Consular officers and consular employees disobey
Judicial or Administrative Jurisdiction
Authorities of the receiving state in relation to the conduct
Executed when performing consular functions.
2. The provisions of paragraph 1 of this article do not apply
However, e.gVolkAction either:
(a) arising out of a contract made by a consular officer, or
He has not expressly contracted consular staff
or tacitly as representative of the sending state; or
(b) Damage to third parties caused by the accident
The receiving country caused by vehicles, ships or airplanes.

Article 44
burden of proof
1. Consulate staff are invited to participate
witnesses in judicial or administrative proceedings
Program. Consular clerks or service personnel
Except as noted in paragraph 3, employees may not
This article refuses evidence. if consul
Officials refuse and take no coercive action or
Penalties can be imposed on him.
2. Power to request evidence from consular officers
should avoid affecting its performance
Function. If possible, it can be included in his
Residence or consulate or accepted by
He writing.
3. Consulate members are not obliged to give anything
Evidence of matters related to the exercise
create their functions or official letters and
related documents. you also have the right to refuse
Testimony as an expert on the following laws
Entsendeland.

Article 45
Waiver of privileges and immunities
1. The sending state can waive this
Consulate, privileges and immunities granted
In §§ 41, 43 and 44.
2. Unless otherwise stated, express waiver in all cases
In paragraph 3 of this article, and notifies
receiving state in writing.
3. Proceedings brought by a consular officer or agent
Consular clerk on matters for which he may have immunity
Place of jurisdiction according to § 43 is excluded
Assertion of immunity from jurisdiction in any case
A counterclaim that is directly related to the main claim.
4. Waiver of Purpose of Immunity from Jurisdiction
Volkor administrative procedures do not apply
implies a waiver of immunity from enforcement actions
due to a court decision; in relation to such
Measures, it is necessary to give up separately.

Article 46
Exceptions to Alien Registration and Residence Permits
1. Consular officers, consular employees and their consular staff
Households that belong to her household are excluded
All obligations under laws and regulations
the foreigner registration regulations of the receiving state and
Residency permit.
2. The provisions of paragraph 1 of this article do not apply
However, for all non-permanent consular employees
An employee of the sending country or a person pursuing a private occupation
Gainful employment in the host country or a member country
the family of such an employee.

Article 47
exempt work permit
1. The staff of the consular post
Will be made available to the sending country without obligation
In relation to work permits required by laws and regulations
Host country regulations on the employment of foreign nationals
Work.
2. Personal staff of consular officers and
Consular employees who are not engaged in any other activity
Gainful employment in the host country, except
The obligations referred to in paragraph 1 of this article.

Article 48
Exemption from social security
1. In addition to the provisions of the third paragraph of this article
Consulate members comment on the services rendered
You are the sending country and its family members
belong to their family and are socially excluded
Safety regulations that may apply to the receiving party
Condition.
2. The exemption provided for in the first paragraph of this article
Also applies to the
sole employee of a member of the consulate, provided that:
(a) they are not nationals or permanent residents
the receiving country and
(b) they are subject to social security contributions
Valid in the sending country or a third country.
3. Consular staff staff
The immunity provided for in paragraph 2 of this article does not apply
The application should comply with social security obligations
The regulations of the host country are imposed on the employer.
4. Exceptions according to paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article
The clause should not exclude voluntary participation
The social security system of the host country, if this is the case
Such participation is permitted by the country.

Article 49
duty free
1. Consular officers, consular employees and their consular staff
Households that belong to her household are excluded
All taxes, personal or actual, national, provincial or
Municipal, except:
(a) An indirect tax normally included
the price of goods or services;
(b) Taxes on private immovable property located in
Territory of the receiving state, subject to requirements
Article 32;
(c) inheritance, succession or succession obligations and
transferred, collected by the receiving state, subject to change
the provisions of Article 51(b);
(d) taxes on personal income, including capital gains,
Source in recipient country and capital tax
In connection with investments in the business or financial field
companies in the recipient country;
(e) fees for certain services rendered;
(f) Registration Fees, Court Fees or Admission Fees, Mortgage Fees and Stamp Duty
Obligations, subject to the provisions of Article 32.
2. Service staff is exempt from membership fees and
Tax the wages they receive for their services.
3. Consular staff employed his salaries or
Salaries are not exempt from income tax in the recipient country
Compliance with obligations under laws and regulations
The state imposes on employers
income tax.

Article 50
Exemption from duties and controls
1. The receiving State shall, in accordance with these laws and
The regulations he can issue permit entry and grant
Exemption from all duties, taxes and related charges
In addition to the costs of storage, shipping and similar services,
exist:
(1) consular official supplies;
(b) Items for the personal use of a consular officer or
the family members representing their family members,
Including items for his institution. The
Consumables must not exceed
Amount required for direct use
concerned.
2. Privileges and immunities of consular employees
paragraph 1 of this article
Items imported during initial installation.
3. Personal baggage accompanying consular officers and members
her family forms part of her family
Exempt from inspection. Just check if there are any
There is good reason to believe that it contains
Those referred to in paragraph 1(b) of this Article
Items or imported or exported items
Prohibited by the laws and regulations of the receiving country
or subject to its quarantine laws and regulations.
These inspections are carried out in the presence of:
consular officers or their related family members.

Article 51
Members of the consulate or estates of members
Family
If a member of the consulate or
family members belonging to the household,
Receiving country:
(a) The export of movable property should be permitted
Deceased, excluding acquired property
Export ban in the recipient country
the time of his death;
(b) shall not expropriate any national, territorial or communal property,
successor or follow-up obligations as well as assignment obligations,
Movable property that existed at the time of receipt
Land is solely due to presence in the country
Be a member of the consulate or die a member of the consulate
Families of Consulate Members.

Article 52
Exemption from personal services and donations
The receiving country exempts consular staff
and family members belonging to their household
Of all personal services, of all public services of any kind
Anyway, and military commitments like this
with expropriation, military contributions, etc
File.

Article 53
Beginning and end of consular privileges and immunities
1. Every member of the consulate enjoys a discount
Immunities under this Convention
as soon as he enters the territory of the receiving State
continue to hold office, or, if already in his
Territory, from the moment he starts performing his duties
Consulate.
2. Family members of members of the consulate
Some members of his family and his personal associates are said to be
Access to the privileges and immunities of existing regulations
Convention from the date of their privilege
immunity under paragraph 1 of this article or
from the entry date
host country or from the date it becomes a member
These household or personal employees, whichever is last.
3. When consular staff are present
Finally, its privileges and immunities and those of its members
a member of his family, a member of his family or a member of his family
Private staff should normally be present
The data subject leaves the host country or
to do so within a reasonable time
faster, but should last until then
armed conflict. for the following people
Paragraph 2 of this article, their privileges and immunities
when they no longer belong
Family members or serving members of a consulate
release when those people intend to leave
Within a reasonable time thereafter, the receiving State may
Your privileges and immunities will continue until
her departure.
4. However, in relation to the behavior of consular officers
or consular employees in the performance of their duties,
Immunity from jurisdiction should remain
Time limit.
5. If a member of the consulate dies,
Family members belonging to their household must
continue to enjoy the privileges and immunities granted
until they leave the host country or until the end of the
a reasonable period of time to enable them to do so
earlier.

Article 54
Third country obligations
1. When a consular officer is in transit or at the hotel
Third country, provided the visa is available
If necessary, when continuing or returning to their position
or, upon return to the posting country, the third country
grants him all immunity that others provide
Articles of this Convention that may be required
Secure his transit or return. situation as above
all family members belonging to their household
Persons enjoying such privileges and immunities
Consular officer or traveling alone to join him or
return to the sending country.
2. If there is a situation similar to that described in paragraph 1 of this law.
According to this article, third countries must not impede transit
Territories of other members via their consulates
or a family member who is part of
Household.
3. The third country is based on the official correspondence and
Other official communications in transit, including messages
In code or password, with
According to this provision, the receiving state is obliged to grant
custom. You should meet the requirements of the consular courier
Obtain a visa, if a visa is required, and apply for it at the consulate
Luggage is invulnerable and protected even during transport
According to this provision, the receiving state is obliged to grant
custom.
4. Obligations of third countries according to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3
This article also applies to the above persons
respectively in these paragraphs and to the officials
Correspondence and consular bags present in
Third country area is due to force majeure.

Article 55
Respect the laws and regulations of the receiving country
1. Without prejudice to his privileges and immunities
The obligations of all beneficiaries and
Respect immunity from laws and regulations
receiving country. You also have a duty not to interfere
State Internal Affairs.
2. Consulate premises may not be used in any way
Incompatible with the exercise of consular functions.
3. The provisions of paragraph 2 of this article do not apply
Possibility of excluding other agency offices or
Mechanism is installed in the part of the building where the
The consular premises are provided the premises
What is assigned to them is separate from what the Consul uses
Post Office. In such a case, the said office may not because
For the purposes of this Convention, it is considered part of
Consulate premises.

Article 56
Insurance against risks of third parties
Consular staff will accommodate any request
According to the laws and regulations of the receiving country,
Respect for third-party risk insurance
Use any vehicle, ship or plane.

Article 57
Special provisions for private gainful employment
1. Career consular officers conduct no personal conduct
benefit from any professional or business activity
receiving country.
2. The privileges and immunities provided for in this chapter do not apply
give:
(a) Consular clerks or service personnel
Any private employment in the host country
Condition;
(b) to family members of the above persons
Subparagraph (a) of this paragraph or its members
private staff;
(c) Family members of members of the Consulate
self-employed in any private occupation
receiving country.

third chapter. Institutions related to honorary consular officers and
consulates headed by such officials

Article 58
General Provisions on Facilities, Privileges and Rights
immunity
1. Articles 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and point 3 of Article 39.
Article 54 and Article 55 paragraphs 2 and 3 apply
A consulate headed by an honorary consular officer. exist
In addition, the facilities, privileges and immunities of such agencies
Articles 59, 60, 61 and
62.
2. Article 42, Article 43, Article 44(3), Article 45 and
The provisions of Article 53 and Article 55 paragraph 1 apply to the notoriety
consular officers. In addition, the facilities, privileges and
The immunities of these consular officers are subject
Articles 63, 64, 65, 66 and 67.
3. Privileges and immunities under this Convention
Family members are not honored
Consular officer or consular employee employed by a consulate
A consulate headed by an honorary consular officer.
4. Exchange of consular bags between the two consulates
Led by honorary consular officers from different countries
Without the consent of both receiving states, no
concerned.

Article 59
Protection of consular premises
The receiving state takes the necessary measures
Protection of the consular premises of the consular post
Honorary consular officers oppose any invasion or damage, and
to prevent any disturbance of the peace of the consular post or
violate their dignity.

Article 60
Tax exemption for consular buildings
1. Honorary Head of Post and Consular Buildings
A consular officer owned by the sending country or
The renter exempts all countries, regions or
Council and all taxes, except
Represents payment for a specific service rendered.
2. Tax exemptions pursuant to paragraph 1 of this article
if acc
Laws and regulations of the recipient country, they bear these
By a person who has entered into a contract with the sending state.

Article 61
Inviolability of consular archives and documents
Consulate Consulate Archives and documents of the consulate
Honorary consular officers may not violate this at any time
Wherever they are as long as they are apart
from other documents and papers, in particular from
Personal correspondence of the Head of Consulate and any Heads of Consulate
with whom he worked, and from materials, books or
Documents related to their profession or industry.

Article 62
duty free
The receiving state has, in accordance with these laws and
Regulations that he can issue, make accessible and issue
Exemption from all duties, taxes and related charges
Added to this are the costs for storage, transport and similar services
The following articles as far as they are intended for the official
Use a consulate headed by an honorary consular officer:
weapons, banners, shields, seals and stamps, books,
Official printed matter, office furniture, office equipment, etc
Similar items provided by or at the time of shipment
Inform the consulate.

Article 63
criminal proceedings
If criminal proceedings are instituted because of reputation
For consular officers, he must appear before his superior
authorities. Nevertheless, the procedure still has to
respected for his official position
And, unless he's arrested or imprisoned, by some means
This would make it more difficult to exercise consular functions
as much as possible. when it is necessary to withhold a good reputation
Consular officers will proceed against him
Formulate with minimal delay.

Article 64
Protection of honorary consular officers
duty of honor of the receiving state
Protections that consular officers may need
his official position.

Article 65
Exceptions to Alien Registration and Residence Permits
Honorary consular officers, with the exception of the following persons
engage in any professional or business activity for personal gain
Activities in the host country are exempt from all
Obligations under the laws and regulations of the receiving country
Countries regarding alien registration and residency
license.

Article 66
duty free
Honorary consular officers are exempt from all fees and
to pay tax on the remuneration and remuneration received from it
The sending country exercises its consular rights
Function.

Article 67
Exemption from personal services and donations
The receiving State exempts honorary consular officers from
All personal services and all public services of any kind
All military obligations, such as B. the associated
Requisition, military contributions and accounting.

Article 68
Optional features for honorary consulates
Herr
Each country is free to appoint or receive
Honorary Consular Officer.

Chapter Four. General Provisions

Article 69
Consular agent who is not the head of the consulate
1. Each country is free to decide whether to found or not
Consular agents do not accept consular representations
The sending country is designated as head of the consulate.
2. Conditions for consular bodies to which reference may be made
Activities can be carried out in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article
and the privileges and immunities available to them
The responsible consulate representative is determined by
Agreement between sending country and recipient country.

Article 70
Fulfillment of consular tasks by diplomatic missions abroad
1. The provisions of this Convention shall also apply provided that
the context allows consular functions to be exercised
Diplomatic Clerk
2. Names of Embassy staff abroad
Consular services or other bodies responsible for the exercise
Inform the consular functions of the embassy
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the receiving country or
The authority assigned by the department.
3. In the exercise of consular duties, diplomatic missions
Address:
(a) the local authority of the consular district;
(b) the central authority of the receiving State, if any
to the extent permitted by the laws, regulations and practices of the recipient
National or relevant international agreements.
4. Privileges and Immunities of Diplomatic Personnel
The tasks referred to in paragraph 2 of this article
continue to abide by the rules of international law
about foreign relations.

Article 71
National or permanent resident of the host country
1. In addition to additional facilities, privileges and
Exemptions may be granted by the receiving country or consulate
National or permanent resident official
Receiving States should enjoy immunity from jurisdiction only
Inviolability of the person in relation to the conduct of office
carried out in the exercise of its functions and
Privileges under Article 44 paragraph 3. if only
For these consular officers, the receiving state
are also subject to the obligations set out in the Terms
42. When criminal proceedings are instituted against such a person
Consular officer the procedure incumbent, unless he is
under arrest or detention, in a way
Obstructing the exercise of consular duties
possible.
2. Other consular staff who are nationals of their own country
Permanent residents of host countries and members
their families and consular relatives
The officials referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article
Amenities, privileges and immunities only to the extent
These are awarded to them by the host country. Those ones
Family members of members of the consulate and
their own private staff
National or permanent resident of the host country
enjoy the same facilities, privileges and immunities
only to the extent that the recipient grants them
Condition. However, the receiving state exercises its right
to freely exercise jurisdiction over such persons
Improper performance of consular duties.

Article 72
non-discrimination
1. Application of the provisions of this Convention
The receiving state must not discriminate between states.
2. However, there is no discrimination:
(a) When a provision applies in the receiving State
The restrictive reason for this convention is as follows
The restrictive application of this provision to their consulates
position in sending country;
(b) States extend each other by custom or agreement
Cheaper treatment than agreed
this convention.

Article 73
Relationship between this Convention and other Conventions
international agreement
1. The provisions of this Convention remain unaffected
Other international agreements in force between states
her party.
2. Nothing in this Convention excludes States from doing so
Conclusion of an international agreement to confirm or
Amendment or extension or expansion of the provisions
In.

CHAPTER V FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 74
Sign
This Convention is open for signature by all States
Member State of the United Nations or a specialized organization
Organ or party to the Statute of the International Court of Justice
Justice and any other country invited by the General Assembly
The United Nations became a party to the Convention
As follows: Until October 31, 1963 at the Federal Ministry of Economics
The Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria, in the following
31 March 1964 at United Nations Headquarters in New York
York.

Article 75
ratification
This Convention is subject to ratification. The
The instrument of ratification is deposited at
Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Article 76
join in
This Convention is open to accession by all States
Countries that fall into any of the four categories above
Article 74 Accession documents are to be deposited
Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Article 77
be effective
1. This Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day
Article 22 The day after the save date
instrument of ratification or accession
Secretary-General of the United Nations.
2. For any country that subsequently ratifies or accedes to the Convention
Deposit of the twenty-second instrument of ratification or
Upon accession, the Convention
30 days after the country deposited its instrument
Approve or join.

Article 78
Message from the Secretary General
The Secretary-General of the United Nations informs everyone
Countries that fall into any of the four categories above
Article 74:
(a) Signature and deposit of this Agreement
Certificate of ratification or accession acc
and §§ 74, 75 and 76;
(b) Date of entry into force of this Agreement
Mandatory under Section 77.

Article 79
real text
The original of this convention, including Chinese,
English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equivalent
Authentic, deposited with the Secretary General
United Nations, which should send certified copies to everyone
Countries that fall into any of the four categories above
Article 74.

To the deed of the undersigned authorized representatives
Approved by their respective governments, signed
this convention.
Done at Vienna on the twenty-fourth of April a thousand
Neuhundertdreiundsechzig.

Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
acquisition of citizenship

DONE in Vienna on April 24, 1963

States Parties to this Protocol and the Vienna Convention
The Convention on Consular Relations, hereinafter “
Convention" adopted by the United Nations Conference
Vienna, March 4-22 Apr 1963

expressed a desire to establish rules among them
Members of the consulate acquire citizenship and
by family members belonging to the household,

It is agreed as follows:

Article 1
For the purpose of this protocol “
Member of the Consulate" has the meaning specified
It is in Article 1(1)(g).
Convention, namely “Consular officers, consular employees etc
service personnel".

Article 2
The members of the consulate are not nationals of the following countries
Family members of the host country and its constituents
Their families cannot rely solely on law enforcement
Obtain citizenship of the country, acquire citizenship of the country.

Article 3
This Protocol is open for signature by all States
The following States may become Contracting Parties to the Convention: by 31
October 1963 at the Foreign Office
The Republic of Austria, thereafter until March 31, 1964
United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Article 4
This protocol is subject to ratification. instrument
The instruments of ratification are deposited with the Secretary-General
United Nations.

The fifth
This protocol is open to accession by all states
States that may become Contracting Parties to the Convention. The
The certificate of accession will be deposited at
Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Article 6
1. This Protocol comes into force on the same day
B. the thirtieth day after the meeting or date
deposit of a second instrument of ratification, or
Join the protocol with the Secretary General
United Nations, whichever comes later.
2. For any State that ratifies or accedes to this Protocol
After entry into force according to paragraph 1
This article is the log
30 days after the country deposited the instrument
Approve or join.

Article 7
The Secretary-General of the United Nations informs everyone
States that may become parties to the Convention:
(a) Signature and filing of the record
Certificate of ratification or accession acc
Articles 3, 4 and 5;
(b) Date of accession to this Protocol
force, pursuant to Article VI.

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The original of this protocol, including Chinese,
English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equivalent
Authentic, deposited with the Secretary General
United Nations, which should send certified copies to everyone
countries referred to in Article 3.

Agents duly signed among witnesses
Approved by their respective governments, signed
this protocol.

Done in Vienna on the twenty-fourth of April of this year one thousand
Neuhundertdreiundsechzig.

Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
Compulsory Dispute Resolution

DONE in Vienna on April 24, 1963

States Parties to this Protocol and the Vienna Convention
The Convention on Consular Relations, hereinafter "
Convention" adopted by the United Nations Conference
Vienna, March 4-22 Apr 1963

Express their desire to seek help in all matters affecting them
For disputes arising from the interpretation or
Application of the Convention to Compulsory Jurisdiction
International Court of Justice, unless another form is involved
The parties have agreed on a settlement
Reasonable Period.

It is agreed as follows:

Article 1
Disputes arising from the interpretation or application of this regulation
The Convention should be subject to the mandatory jurisdiction of the Contracting States
International Court of Justice, and can therefore be put forward
Application in court by a party
The dispute becomes party to this Protocol.

Article 2
The parties may agree that within two months of a
One party has communicated its opinion, i.e. the dispute, to the other party
Existence without appeal to the International Court of Justice, but to the
to the arbitral tribunal. After the expiry of the aforementioned period,
Either party can take the dispute to court
Application.

Article 3
1. Both parties can come to an agreement within the same period of two months
Mediation procedure before recourse to
International Court of Justice.
2. The Mediation Committee makes recommendations
within five months of appointment. if it is
The parties do not accept the proposal
In the event of a dispute, within two months of delivery,
Either party can take the dispute to court
Application.

Article 4
States Parties to the Convention, the Optional Protocol
So much for acquiring citizenship
Agreements can provide for an extension at any time
This protocol settles disputes
Interpretation or application of the Optional Protocol
To acquire citizenship. Such declarations should
Notify the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The fifth
This Protocol is open for signature by all States
The following countries can become Contracting Parties to the Convention: until 31
October 1963 at the Foreign Office
The Republic of Austria, thereafter until March 31, 1964
United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Article 6
This protocol is subject to ratification. instrument
The instruments of ratification are deposited with the Secretary-General
United Nations.

Article 7
This protocol is open to accession by all states
States that may become Contracting Parties to the Convention. The
The certificate of accession will be deposited at
Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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1. This Protocol comes into force on the same day
B. the thirtieth day after the meeting or date
deposit of a second instrument of ratification, or
Join the protocol with the Secretary General
United Nations, whichever comes later.
2. For any State that ratifies or accedes to this Protocol
After entry into force according to paragraph 1
This article is the log
30 days after the country deposited the instrument
Approve or join.

Article 9
The Secretary-General of the United Nations informs everyone
States that may become parties to the Convention:
(a) Sign and deposit this record
Certificate of ratification or accession acc
Articles 5, 6 and 7;
(b) Declarations under Article 4 of the Convention
this protocol;
(c) Date of accession to this Protocol
force, pursuant to Article VIII.

Article 10
The original of this protocol, including Chinese,
English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equivalent
Authentic, deposited with the Secretary General
United Nations, which should send certified copies to everyone
countries referred to in Article 5.

To the deed of the undersigned authorized representatives
Approved by their respective governments, signed
this protocol.

Done at Vienna on April 24 at 1000
Neuhundertdreiundsechzig.