Consulate

/ ˈkɒn.sjʊ.lət / noun /

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A consulate is the office of a country’s government located in a foreign city, usually separate from its main embassy. While an embassy is typically based in a country’s capital and handles high-level diplomatic work, a consulate focuses more on everyday services and citizen support.

Consulates help their citizens with things like issuing passports, replacing lost documents, legal assistance, and helping during emergencies. They also issue visas for foreign nationals who want to travel, work, or study in the country they represent.

For example, the Spanish consulate in New York might help Spanish citizens living in the U.S. and process visa applications for Americans visiting Spain. Larger countries often have several consulates in different cities around the world to stay connected with their citizens and support international mobility.

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