Common use of Means of evidence Clause in Contracts

Means of evidence. regarding nationality 1. Nationality pursuant to Article 2(1) and Article 4 (1) can be proved by means of the documents listed in Annex 1 to this Agreement, even if their period of validity has expired. If such documents are presented, the Member States and Moldova shall mutually recognise the nationality without further investigation being required. Proof of nationality cannot be furnished through false documents. 2. Prima facie evidence of nationality pursuant to Article 2(1) and Article 4(1) can be particularly furnished through the docu- ments listed in Annex 2 to this Agreement, even if their period of validity has expired. If such documents are presented, the Mem- ber States and Moldova shall deem the nationality to be estab- lished, unless they can prove otherwise. Prima facie evidence of nationality cannot be furnished through false documents. 3. If none of the documents listed in Annexes 1 or 2 can be presented, the competent Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office of the Requested State concerned shall, upon request, make arrangements with the competent authority of the Requesting State to interview the person to be readmitted without undue delay, at the latest within three working days from the requesting day, in order to establish his or her nationality.