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(4) As regards travel by Swedish citizens to New Zealand Island Territories and the Trust Territory of Western Samoa, visas will not be required but it will be necessary for travellers to comply with the laws and regulations concerning the entry, residence (temporary or permanent) and employment or occupation of foreigners in the Island Territories or the Trust Territory of Western Samoa as the case may be. Travellers who are unable to satisfy the Immigration authorities that they comply with these regulations may be refused leave to enter or land." 2. If the Swedish Government are prepared to accept the foregoing provisions, I have the honour to suggest that the present note, and your reply in similar terms, should be regarded as placing on record the agreement between the two Governments which will take effect on 1 July 1948. I have, &c., P. FRASER. No. 2 Mr. Erland Kleen to Mr. Peter Fraser Royal Swedish Consulate, Wellington, June 4, 1948. :Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of the letter ■dated June 4, 1948, whereby you were good enough to convey to trie that the Government of New Zealand, wishing to facilitate the movement of persons between our two countries, were ready to enter into an Agreement with the Swedish Government on the following terms : " (1) Swedish citizens shall be free to travel to New Zealand by any route without the necessity of obtaining a visa in advance provided they are furnished with valid Swedish passports.