# C_2009239EN.01000701.xml

| 6.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 239/7 |
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6.10.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 239/7

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Update of model cards issued by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Member States to accredited members of diplomatic missions and consular representations and members of their families, as referred to in Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 85, OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 15, OJ C 64, 19.3.2009, p. 18)

2009/C 239/03

The publication of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(15) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (1) is based on the information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 34 of the Schengen Borders Code.

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In addition to publication in the OJ, a monthly update is available on the website of Directorate-General for Justice, Freedom and Security.

ICELAND

Replacement of the information published in OJ C 247, 13.10.2006

Replacement of the information published in OJ C 247, 13.10.2006

As of 1 January 2009 the Ministry for Foreign Affairs issues new identity cards for members of the staff of diplomatic missions and career consular posts in Iceland.

Persónuskilríki/Blue identity card (see specimen)

Persónuskilríki/Blue identity card (see specimen)

This ID card is issued to administrative, technical and service staff of diplomatic missions and career consular posts in Iceland and members of their families forming part of their households.

The ID card is a white laminated plastic card (8,6 cm × 5,4 cm) with blue bands across the top of both sides. On the front, it bears a serial number in the blue band, a photograph of the holder, his/her name, signature and title and the name of the sending State. On the back, in the blue band it is stated that it is a Persónuskilríki (Identity card) issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs/Utanríkisráðuneytið. The Seal of the Republic is reproduced on the card. It is signed by the Chief of Protocol and indicates the dates of issuance and expiry. It states in Icelandic that the card must be returned to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs upon the holder’s departure from Iceland.

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Diplómatískt persónuskilríki/Red diplomatic identity card (see specimen)

Diplómatískt persónuskilríki/Red diplomatic identity card (see specimen)

This ID card is issued to Heads of Missions and Consular Posts, members of the diplomatic staff and consular officers and to members of their families forming part of their households.

The ID card is a white laminated plastic card (8,6 cm × 5,4 cm) with red bands across the top of both sides. On the front, it bears a serial number in the red band, a photograph of the holder, his/her name, signature and title and the name of the sending State. On the back, in the red band it is stated that it is a Diplómatískt persónuskilríki (Diplomatic identity card) issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs/Utanríkisráðuneytið. The Seal of the Republic is reproduced on the card. It is signed by the Chief of Protocol and indicates the dates of issuance and expiry. It states in Icelandic that the holder enjoys diplomatic privileges and immunities under international law and that it is therefore prohibited to restrict his/her freedom of movement.

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(1)  OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1.

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