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Acuerdo europeo sobre exención de visados para los refugiados, CDE, 1959

Entrada en vigor: domingo, 4 de septiembre de 1960

: 20 abr. 1959

: Strasbourg

: Secrétaire Général du Conseil de l'Europe

Firmado por 24 países, ratificado por 23 países

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Países Fecha de firma Fecha de ratificación * Reserva / Declaración Comentarios
Alemania

20 abr. 1959

6 nov. 1961

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Armenia

11 may. 2001

-

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Bélgica

20 abr. 1959

20 abr. 1959

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Chipre

7 abr. 1978

-

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Dinamarca

30 nov. 1960

30 nov. 1960

Declaration made at the time of signature, on 30 November 1960 - Or. Fr.

The European Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees will enter into force in respect of Denmark on 1 January 1961.
Période d'effet : 1/1/1961 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 9


Declaration contained in a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dated 29 December 1960, registered at the Secretariat General on 3 January 1961 - Or. Fr.

For refugees resident in a State which is not a Party to the Nordic Agreement concerning the waiving of passport control at the Inter-Nordic frontiers, signed at Copenhagen on 12 July 1957, the term "territory" shall, in so far as the right of refugees to remain in Denmark without visa and residence permit is concerned, mean the territory to which the said Nordic Agreement applies by virtue of Article 1, paragraph 2 thereof.

It should be noted that, by virtue of Article 14, the Nordic Agreement is extended, with effect from 1 January 1961, to the Feroe Islands.
Période d'effet : 1/1/1961 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 1

Eslovaquia

3 jun. 2004

27 ene. 2005

Declaration contained in Note verbale from the Permanent Representation of Slovakia, dated 24 March 2005, registered at the Secretariat General on 29 March 2005 - Or. Engl.

In accordance with Article 2 of the Agreement, Slovakia declares that the territory of the Slovak Republic is integral and indivisible, defined by State borders with neighbouring States according to the international treaties concluded by the Slovak Republic or by international treaties by which the Slovak Republic is bound.
Période d'effet : 29/3/2005 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 2

España

10 mar. 1982

30 jun. 1982

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Finlandia

4 jul. 1990

4 jul. 1990

Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of Finland, dated 3 January 1994, registered at the Secretariat General on 5 January 1994 - Or. Fr.

The Permanent Representation of Finland, referring to the decree which came into force in Finland on 1 January 1994, hereby informs the General Secretariat that all refugees who have been granted a travel document by France now require a visa on Finnish soil. This new policy will make practice in France and in Finland similar as from 1 January 1994.
Période d'effet : 1/1/1994 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 1

Francia

20 abr. 1959

20 abr. 1959

Declaration contained in a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dated 27 May 1959, registered at the Secretariat General on 28 May 1959 - Or. Fr.

With regard to the definition of the term "territory", the French Government has declared that the term refers only to "metropolitan France".
Période d'effet : 4/9/1960 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 2


Declaration contained in a letter from the Permanent Representative of France, dated 15 September 1986, registered at the Secretariat General on 16 September 1986 - Or. Fr.

In pursuance of the measures which have just been taken by the Government in the field of the movement of persons, France finds itself constrained to suspend immediately, with effect from 16 September at 0 hour:

- The European Agreement on Regulations governing the Movement of Persons between Member States of the Council of Europe of 13 December 1957, in application of the provisions of its Article 7;

- The European Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees of 20 April 1959, in application of the provisions of its Article 7.
Période d'effet : 16/9/1986 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 7

Hungría

16 jun. 2009

6 nov. 2011

Declaration from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, dated 22 September 2009, registered at the date of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 6 November 2009 – Or. Engl.

The Government of the Republic of Hungary interprets the term "visit of not more than three months' duration" contained in Article 1.b of the Agreement as a period of three months during the six months following the date of first entry.
Period covered: 7/12/2009 -
The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 1

Irlanda

29 oct. 1969

29 oct. 1969

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Islandia

8 sept. 1966

8 sept. 1966

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Italia

4 dic. 1963

1 jun. 1965

The text is not available

Liechtenstein

-

28 oct. 1969

Declaration made at the time of deposit of the instrument of accession, on 28 October 1969 - Or. Fr.

Settlement in the meaning of Article 5 of the European Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees shall be determined in relation to the place where the refugee's personal interests are centred. Consequently, presence on the territory of a High Contracting Party for the purpose of attending an educational establishment, convalescent home or other similar institutions shall not constitute settlement within the meaning of the said Article 5.
Période d'effet : 29/11/1969 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 5

Luxemburgo

20 abr. 1959

24 abr. 1961

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Malta

17 ene. 1989

17 ene. 1989

Declaration made at the time of signature, on 17 January 1989 - Or. Engl.

Settlement in the meaning of Article 5 of the European Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees shall be determined in relation to the place where the refugee's personal interests are centred. Consequently, presence on the territory of a High Contracting Party for the purpose of attending an educational establishment, medical establishment, convalescent home or other similar institution shall not constitute settlement within the meaning of the said Article 5.
Période d'effet : 18/2/1989 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 5

Noruega

25 nov. 1960

25 nov. 1960

Declaration made at the time of signature, on 25 November 1960 - Or. Fr.

The European Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees will enter into force in respect of Norway on 1 January 1961.
Période d'effet : 1/1/1961 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 9


Declaration contained in a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dated 13 December 1960, registered at the Secretariat General on 15 December 1960 - Or. Engl.

For refugees resident in a State which is not a Party to the Nordic Convention concerning the waiving of passport control at the Inter-Nordic frontiers of 12 July 1957, the term "territory" shall, in so far as the right of refugees to remain in Norway without visa and residence permit is concerned, mean the territory covered by Article 1, paragraph 2 of the above-mentioned Convention.
Période d'effet : 1/1/1961 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 2

Países Bajos

4 jun. 1959

3 ago. 1960

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 3 August 1960 - Or. Fr.

We approve herewith, for the Kingdom in Europe, in respect of all the provisions contained therein, the European Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees.
Period covered: 4/9/1960 -
The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 2

Polonia

19 may. 2004

20 abr. 2005

Declaration made at the time on signature on 19 May 2004 - Or. Engl./Pol.

Settlement in the meaning of Article 5 of the European Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees shall be construed as the stay related to the transfer of the refugee's important vital interests, for which the refugee was granted a permit different than a visa in line with provisions regulating the entry, transit, stay and departure of aliens from the territory of the Republic of Poland.

Stay for which the refugee was granted a permit for the purpose of attending an educational establishment, medical establishment, convalescent home or other similar institutions shall not constitute settlement within the meaning of the said Article 5.
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 5

Portugal

10 may. 1979

12 oct. 1981

Declaration contained in a letter from the Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, dated 30 November 1981, registered at the Secretariat General on 1 December 1981 - Or. Fr.

In accordance with the provisions of Article 2 of this Agreement, the term "territory" means the portuguese territory on the European continent and the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira.
Period covered: 13/11/1981 -
The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 2

Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte

26 ago. 1968

26 ago. 1968

Declaration of suspension contained in a letter from the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, dated 7 February 2003, registered at the Secretariat General on 7 February 2003 - Or. Engl.

Under the provisions of Article 7, paragraph 1, of the Agreement, the United Kingdom gives hereby formal notice of its intention to suspend on public order and security grounds the operation of this Agreement. This decision will come into force at 00.01 hours on Tuesday 11 February 2003.

The Home Secretary will on [7 February 2003] announce to Parliament that he intends to suspend the operation of the Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees of 1959. This decision reflects growing concern that the holders of 1951 Convention Travel Documents, issued by signatories to the Agreement, are travelling to the United Kindgom and either remaining illegally or making asylum applications in false identities in order to access the benefits system. This undermines the integrity of our asylum process, places an unacceptable burden on the system and diverts valuable resources from those in genuine need. There are also security implications for the United Kingdom if people remain in the United Kingdom illegally.
Période d'effet : 11/2/2003 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 7

República Checa

9 mar. 1999

9 mar. 1999

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Rumania

5 nov. 1999

24 abr. 2001

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Suecia

30 nov. 1960

30 nov. 1960

Declaration made at the time of signature, on 30 November 1960 - Or. Fr.

The European Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees will enter into force in respect of Sweden on 1 January 1961.
Période d'effet : 1/1/1961 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 9

Declaration contained in a letter from the Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, dated 30 November 1960, handed to the Secretary General at the time of signature, on 30 November 1960 - Or. Fr.

For refugees resident in a State which is not a Party to the Nordic Agreement concerning the waiving of passport control at the Inter-Nordic frontiers, signed at Copenhagen on 12 July 1957, the term "territory" shall, in so far as the right of refugees to remain in Sweden without visa and residence permit is concerned, mean the territory to which the said Nordic Agreement applies.
Period covered: 1/1/1961 -
The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 2

Suiza

29 nov. 1965

20 dic. 1966

Declaration made at the time of signature, on 29 November 1965 - Or. Fr.

Settlement in the meaning of Article 5 of the European Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees shall be determined in relation to the place where the refugee's personal interests are centred. Consequently, presence on the territory of a High Contracting Party for the purpose of attending an educational establishment, medical establishment, convalescent home or other similar institution shall not constitute settlement within the meaning of the said Article 5.
Période d'effet : 21/1/1967 -
Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 5