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STS 852/93

Translation of Articles 5 and 16 of the Convention applying the Schengen Agreement]

Article 5

1. For visits not exceeding three months, entry into the territory of the Contracting Parties may be granted to an alien who fulfils the following conditions:

(a) in possession of a valid document or documents permitting the

holder to cross the border, as determined by the Executive

Committee;

(b) in possession of a valid visa if required;

(c) if applicable, submits documents substantiating the purpose

and the conditions of the planned visit and has sufficient means of support, both for the planned period of the visit3

and for the return to the country of origin or for travel in

transit to a Third State, into which their admission is

guaranteed, or is in a position to acquire such means legally;

(d) has not been included on the list of persons not to be

permitted entry;

(e) is not considered to be a threat to public policy, national

security or the international relations of any of the

Contracting Parties.

3Translator's Note: Our English copy of this text reads "for the

period of the planned visit" whereas the Spanish reads "for the

planned period of the visit".

Translator's Note: Our English copy of this text reads "travel

in transit in a Third State", whereas the Spanish reads "travel in

transit to a Third State".