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CHAPTER 9

TEMPORARY MOVEMENT OF NATURAL PERSONS

Article 9.1: Definitions

For the purposes of this Chapter:

(a) immigration formality means a visa, permit, pass, or
other document, or electronic authority, granting temporary
entry;

(b) natural person of a Party means a natural person of a
Party as defined in subparagraph (i) of Article 8.1
(Definitions); and

(c) temporary entry means entry by a natural person of a
Party as covered by this Chapter without the intent to
establish permanent residence.

Article 9.2: Scope

1. This Chapter shall apply, as set out in each Party’s Schedule in
Annex IV (Schedules of Specific Commitments on Temporary
Movement of Natural Persons), to measures by that Party
affecting the temporary entry of natural persons of another Party
into the territory of the Party, where such persons are engaged in
trade in goods, the supply of services, or the conduct of
investment. Such persons shall include one or more of the
following:

(a) business visitors;

(b) intra-corporate transferees; or

(c) other categories as may be specified in each Party’s
Schedule in Annex IV (Schedules of Specific
Commitments on Temporary Movement of Natural
Persons).

2. This Chapter shall not apply to measures affecting natural
persons seeking access to the employment market of a Party, nor
shall it apply to measures regarding nationality, citizenship,
residence or employment on a permanent basis.

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