Article 24 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations The archives and documents of the mission shall be inviolable at any time and wherever they may be. See also: Article 23 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

Article 23 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1.The sending State and the head of the mission shall be exempt from all national, regional or municipal dues and taxes in respect of the premises of the mission, whether owned or leased, other than such as represent payment for specific services rendered. 2.The exemption from taxation referred…

Article 22 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1.The premises of the mission shall be inviolable. The agents of the receiving State may not enter them, except with the consent of the head of the mission. 2.The receiving State is under a special duty to take all appropriate steps to protect the premises of the mission…

Article 21 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1.The receiving State shall either facilitate the acquisition on its territory, in accordance with its laws, by the sending State of premises necessary for its mission or assist the latter in obtaining accommodation in some other way. 2.It shall also, where necessary, assist missions in obtaining suitable accommodation…

Article 20 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations The mission and its head shall have the right to use the flag and emblem of the sending State on the premises of the mission, including the residence of the head of the mission, and on his means of transport. See also: Article 19 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic…

Article 19 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1.If the post of head of the mission is vacant, or if the head of the mission is unable to perform his functions a chargé d’affaires ad interim shall act provisionally as head of the mission. The name of the chargé d’affaires ad interim shall be notified, either…

Article 18 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations The procedure to be observed in each State for the reception of heads of mission shall be uniform in respect of each class. See also: Article 17 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

Article 17 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations The precedence of the members of the diplomatic staff of the mission shall be notified by the head of the mission to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs or such other ministry as may be agreed. See also: Article 16 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

Article 16 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1.Heads of mission shall take precedence in their respective classes in the order of the date and time of taking up their functions in accordance with article 13. 2.Alterations in the credentials of a head of mission not involving any change of class shall not affect his precedence.…

Article 15 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations The class to which the heads of their missions are to be assigned shall be agreed between States. See also: Article 14 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations