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Consulate of Kazakhstan in Omsk, Russia Consulate of Russia in Mariehamn, Åland A consulate is the office of a consul . A type of diplomatic mission , it is usually subordinate to the state's main representation in the capital of that foreign country (host state), usually an embassy (or, only between two Commonwealth countries, a high ...
A consul is an official representative of a government who resides in a foreign country to assist and protect citizens of the consul's country, and to promote and facilitate commercial and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
NOTE: Consulate Nagoya has reporting responsibilities for these 3 prefectures and provides emergency American citizen services (ACS). Osaka staff covers routine ACS in Nagoya through monthly visits (by appointment) or at CG Osaka-Kobe. Naha (CG) Okinawa, the Amami Oshima Island group (which is the Southern part of Kagoshima Prefecture)
The American Heritage Dictionary defines consul as "an official appointed by a government to reside in a foreign country and represent its interests there." The Devil's Dictionary defines Consul as "in American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave ...
Consular assistance is help and advice provided by the diplomatic agents of a country to citizens of that country who are living or traveling overseas. The diplomats may be honorary consuls, or members of the country's diplomatic service. Such assistance may take the form of: provision of replacement travel documents
Russia's embassy in Moldova has announced it will temporarily stop providing appointments for consular matters in what Moldovan officials say is a situation linked to the order by the country's ...
Consular appointments were complex and involved recommendations from various authorities. Consuls were often chosen based on reputation and connections rather than their specific knowledge of Sweden–Norway's interests. The consulate aimed to maintain stability, ensuring a seamless transition when consuls resigned or passed away. [29]
Consulate-general Diplomatic mission located in a major city, usually other than the capital city, which provides a full range of consular services. Consulate Diplomatic mission that is similar to a consulate general but may not provide a full range of services. Legation Diplomatic representative office of lower rank than an embassy.