The exequatur
1.The head of a consular post is admitted to the exercise of his functions by an authorization from the receiving State termed an exequatur, whatever the form of this authorization.
2.A State which refused to grant an exequatur is not obliged to give to the sending State reasons for such refusal.
3.Subject to the provisions of articles 13 and 15, the head of a consular post shall not enter upon his duties until he has received an exequatur.
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In force from 24-04-1963
Source page 7
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Section 12 of the Vienna Convention of 24 April 1963 on Consular Relations/akn/un/act/treaty/1963-04-24/vienna-convention-consular-relations-1963
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