Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act, 2001 (Act No. 37 of 2001)SchedulesSchedule 2 : Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963Chapter I : Consular Relations in GeneralSection I : Establishment and Conduct of Consular RelationsArticle 12 : The exequatur |
| (1) | The head of a consular post is admitted to the exercise of his functions by an authorisation from the receiving State termed an exequatur, whatever the form of this authorisation. |
| (2) | A State which refuses 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. |