# 22 CFR § 2.4: Designation of official guests

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-2.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 2.4
- **Heading:** Designation of official guests
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 2—PROTECTION OF FOREIGN DIGNITARIES AND OTHER OFFICIAL PERSONNEL

## Text

The Chief of Protocol shall also maintain a roster of persons designated by the Secretary of State as official guests. Any inquiries by law enforcement officers or other persons as to whether a person has been so designated shall be directed to the Chief of Protocol. The designation of a person as an official guest is final. Pursuant to section 2658 of title 22 of the U.S.C., the authority of the Secretary of State to perform the function of designation of official guests is hereby delegated to the Chief of Protocol.
(22 U.S.C. 2658)
[45 FR 55716, Aug. 21, 1980]

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 1.1 § 1.1 Office of the Secretary of State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 1.2 § 1.2 Office of the Deputy Secretary of State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 1.3 § 1.3 Office of the Under Secretaries of State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1.3.md)
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- [22 CFR § 2.2 § 2.2 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-2.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 2.3 § 2.3 Notification of foreign officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-2.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 2.4 § 2.4 Designation of official guests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-2.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 2.5 § 2.5 Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-2.5.md)
- [22 CFR § 3.1 § 3.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-3.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 3.2 § 3.2 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-3.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 3.3 § 3.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-3.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 3.4 § 3.4 Restriction on acceptance of gifts and decorations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-3.4.md)
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- [22 CFR § 3.6 § 3.6 Procedure to be followed by employees in depositing gifts of more than minimal value and reporting acceptance of travel or travel expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-3.6.md)

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