that the passports of the bearers remain valid for that period of time or should they expire are revalidated prior to the expiration ]date of the visa. Multiple-entry transit visas will be valid for twleve months on the same terms. 2. The foregoing arrangements will not apply in respect of the grant of visas to aliens applying for admission into the United States and its possessions, with the privilege of residing permanently therein. The fee for such visa and application therefor is ten dollars or the equivalent in foreign currency as prescribed by the Immigration Act of 1924. Furthermore, it is understood that this agreement will not exempt United States citizens travelling to New Zealand, New Zealand Island Territories and the Trust Territory of Western Samoa, and those New Zealand citizens covered by the agreement travelling to the United States and its possessions from the necessity of complying with the respective New Zealand and United States laws and regulations concerning the entry, residence (temporary or permanent) and employment or occupation of foreigners and that travellers 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. 3. I have the honour to inform you that the New Zealand Government are prepared to accept the foregoing provisions and they agree that your note and my present reply should be regarded as placing on record an Agreement between the two Governments to come into force on 1 April, 1949. I have, &c., P. Fraser, Minister of External Affairs. %

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