assured himself, as far as practicable, that the parties have complied with requirements of the applicable law of the place of celebration.

§ 52.3 Certificate of witness to marriage. Whenever a consular officer witnesses a ceremony of marriage he shall complete a Certificate of Witness to Marriage form, affix thereto the seal of the consulate, certify that the marriage took place in his presence, and sign such certificate. § 52.4 Authentication of marriage and divorce documents.

(a) Whenever a consular officer is requested to authenticate the signature of local authorities on a document of marriage when he was not a witness to the marriage, he shall include in the body of his certificate of authentication the qualifying statement, "For the contents of the annexed document, the Consulate (General) assumes no responsibility."

(b) A consular officer shall include the same statement in certificates of authentication accompanying decrees of divorce.

A U.S. citizen is not required to bear a valid passport to enter or depart the United States:

(a) When traveling directly between parts of the United States as defined in § 50.1 of this chapter;

(b) When traveling between the United States and any country, territory, or island adjacent thereto in North, South or Central America excluding Cuba; provided, that this exception is not applicable to any such person when proceeding to or arriving from a place outside the United States for which a valid passport is required under this part if such travel is accomplished within 60 days of departure from the United States via any country or territory in North, South or Central America or any island adjacent thereto;

(c) When traveling as a bona fide seaman or air crewman who is the holder of record of a valid merchant mariner identification document or air crewman identification card;

(d) When traveling as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty;

(e) When he is under 21 years of age and is a member of the household of an official or employee of a foreign government or of the United Nations and is in possession of or included in a foreign passport;

(f) When he is a child under 12 years of age and is included in the foreign passport of an alien parent; however, such child will be required to provide evidence of his U.S. citizenship when entering the United States;

(g) When the citizen entering the United States presents a certificate of identity and registration issued by a consular office abroad to facilitate travel to the United States; or

(h) When specifically authorized by the Secretary of State through appropriate official channels to depart from or enter the United States, as defined in § 50.1 of this chapter. The fee for a waiver of the passport requirement under this section is $25.

§ 53.3 Attempt of a citizen to enter without a valid passport.

The appropriate officer at the port of entry shall report to the Secretary of State for the purpose of invoking the waiver provisions of § 53.2 (h), any citizen of the United States who attempts to enter the United States contrary to the provisions of this part.

§ 53.4 Optional use of a valid passport.

Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent a citizen from using a valid passport in a case in which that passport is not required by this Part 53, provided such travel is not otherwise prohibited.

61.3

61.4

Grants to foreign participants to observe, consult, or demonstrate special skills.

Grants to foreign participants to lecture, teach, and engage in research. 61.5 Grants to foreign participants to study. 61.6 Assignment of United States Government employees to consult, lecture, teach, engage in research, or demonstrate special skills. Grants to United States participants to consult, lecture, teach, engage in research, demonstrate special skills, or engage in specialized programs. 61.8 Grants to United States participants to study.

61.7

61.9

General provisions.

For the purpose of this part the following terms shall have the meaning here given:

(a) International educational and cultural exchange program of the Department of State. A program to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries and to strengthen cooperative international relations in connection with which payments are made direct by the Department of State, as well as similar programs carried out by other Government departments and agencies and by private organizations with funds appropriated or allocated to the Department of State when the regulations in this part apply under the provisions of § 61.2 (a) and (b).

1 Dept. Reg. 108.523, 30 F.R. 10229, Aug. 18, 1965.

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(b) Program and Department. convenience, the international educational and cultural exchange program of the Department of State will hereinafter be referred to as the "program," and the Department of State will hereinafter be referred to as the "Department."

(c) Participant. Any person taking part in the program for purposes listed in §§ 61.3 through 61.8, including both citizens of the United States and citizens and nationals of the other countries with which the program is conducted.

(d) Transportation. All necessary travel on railways, airplanes, steamships, busses, streetcars, taxicabs, and other usual means of conveyance.

(e) Excess baggage. Baggage in excess of the weight or size carried free by public carriers on first-class service.

(f) Per diem allowance. Per diem in lieu of subsistence includes all charges for meals and lodging; fees and tips; telegrams and telephone calls reserving hotel accommodations; laundry, cleaning and pressing of clothing; transportation between places of lodging or business and places where meals are taken.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.523, 30 F.R. 10229, Aug. 18, 1965]

§ 61.2

Applicability of this part under special circumstances.

(a) Funds administered by another department or agency. The regulations in this part shall apply to payments made to or on behalf of participants from funds appropriated or allocated to the Department and transferred by the Department to some other department, agency or independent establishment of the Government unless the terms of the transfer provide that such regulations shall not apply in whole or in part or with such modifications as may be prescribed in each case to meet the exigencies of the particular situation.

(b) Funds administered by private organizations. The regulations in this part shall apply to payments made to or on behalf of participants from funds appropriated or allocated to the Department and administered by an institution,

facility, or organization in accordance with the terms of a contract or grant made by the Department with or to such private organizations, unless the terms of such contract or grant provide that the regulations in this part are not to be considered applicable or that they are to be applied with such modifications as may be prescribed in each case to meet the exigencies of the particular situation.

(c) Appropriations or allocations. The regulations in this part shall apply to payments made by the Department with respect to appropriations or allocations which are or may hereafter be made available to the Department for the program so far as the regulations in this part are not inconsistent therewith. Grants to foreign participants to observe, consult, or demonstrate special skills.

§ 61.3

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to observe, consult with colleagues, demonstrate special skills, or engage in specialized programs, may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

(a) Transportation. Accommodations, as authorized, on steamship, airplane, railway, or other means of conveyance. For travel in a privately owned vehicle, reimbursement will be in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations.

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department.

(c) Per diem allowances. Per diem allowance not to exceed $25 in lieu of subsistence expenses while participating in the program in the United States, its territories or possessions and while traveling within or between the United States, its territories or possessions: Provided, however, That, in accordance with standards and procedures prescribed from time to time by the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, a per diem allowance of not to exceed $35 may be established in the case of participants whose status and position require special treatment; And provided further, That the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs may in the case of any particular participant authorize a per diem allowance in excess of $35. The participant shall be considered as remaining in a travel status during

the entire period covered by his grant unless otherwise designated.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to exceed $70 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States. (e) Tuition and related expenses. Tuition and related expenses in connection with attendance at seminars and workshops, professional meetings, or other events in keeping with the purpose of the grant.

(f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.468, 26 F.R. 3103, Apr. 12, 1961; Dept. Reg. 108.523, 30 F.R. 10229, Aug. 18, 1965; Dept. Reg. 108.533, 31 F.R. 9348, July 8, 1966]

§ 61.4

Grants to foreign participants to lecture, teach, and engage in research.

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to lecture, teach, and engage in research may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

(a) Transportation. Accommodations, as authorized, on steamship, airplane, railway, or other means of conveyance. For travel in a privately owned vehicle, reimbursement will be in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations. Upon determination by the Department that difficulties experienced in obtaining the services of well qualified grantees from certain countries warrants it, provision may be made for payment for the travel of one dependent member of the grantee's immediate family.

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department. (c) Per diem allowance. Per diem allowance not to exceed $18 in lieu of subsistence expenses while participating in the program in the United States, its territories or possessions and while travelling within or between the United States, its territories and possessions.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to exceed $50 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States.

(e) Tuition and related expenses. Tuition and related expenses in connection with attendance at educational institutions, seminars and workshops, pro

fessional meetings, or other events in keeping with the purpose of the grant.

(f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.434, 25 F.R. 4743, May 28, 1960; 29 F.R. 13102, Sept. 19, 1964; Dept. Reg. 108.523, 30 F.R. 10230, Aug. 18, 1965]

§ 61.5 Grants to foreign participants to study.

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to study may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

(a) Transportation. Accommodations, as authorized, on steamship, airplane, railway, or other means of conveyance.

diem

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department. (c) Per allowance. (1) Per diem allowance not to exceed $12 in lieu of subsistence expenses while traveling (i) from point of entry in the United States, its territories or possessions, to orientation centers and while in attendance at such centers, for purposes of orientation, not to exceed 30 days, (ii) to educational institutions of affiliation, and (iii) to point of departure; and while participating in authorized field trips or conferences.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to execed $35 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States. (e) Tuition. Tuition and related fees for approved courses of study.

(f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Tutoring assistance. Special tutoring assistance in connection with approved courses of study.

(h) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.518, 30 F.R. 3265, Mar. 10, 1965; Dept. Reg. 108.523, 30 F.R. 10230, Aug. 18, 1965]

§ 61.6 Assignment of United States Government employees to consult, lecture, teach, engage in research, or demonstrate special skills.

An employee of the United States Government who has been assigned for

and miscellaneous expenses in the United States and abroad, including baggage charges, and per diem in lieu of subsistence at the maximum rates allowable while in a travel status in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations and the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended. The participant shall be considered as remaining in a travel status during the entire period covered by his assignment unless otherwise designated.

(b) Advance of funds. Advances of per diem as provided in the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended.

(c) Compensation. Compensation in accordance with Civil Service rules; or in accordance with the grade in which the position occupied may be administratively classified; or Foreign Service Act, as amended.

(d) Allowances for cost of living and living quarters. Allowances for living quarters, heat, fuel, light, and to compensate for the increased cost of living in accordance with the Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas), when not in a travel status as provided in paragraph (a) of this section.

(e) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials. Such books and materials, unless otherwise specified, shall be selected by the employee and purchased and shipped by the Department or its agent. At the conclusion of the assignment, the books and educational materials shall be transferred to and become the property of an appropriate local institution or be otherwise disposed of as directed by the Department.

(f) Families and effects. Cost of transportation of immediate family and household goods and effects when going to and returning from posts of assignment in foreign countries in accordance with the provisions of the Foreign Service Regulations of the United States of America.