consulate
consulate — noun
1. a government office in a foreign city where a consul helps citizens of their hom
a government office in a foreign city where a consul helps citizens of their home country with services such as passports, visas, and emergency support.
Kian went to the Japanese consulate in Mumbai to apply for a work visa.
apply for [visa] at the consulate
When Ayana lost her passport in Seoul, the Canadian consulate issued her an emergency travel document.
emergency services for lost documents
The French consulate is near the river, a few blocks from the train station.
Consulate staff can help you renew your passport or register a birth abroad.
Daichi called the Taiwanese consulate in Berlin to ask about visa requirements for his family.
- consular office
A more general term for any workplace where consular work is done; may refer to a smaller office within a larger building.
- diplomatic mission
A broader term covering embassies, consulates, and other official delegations; more formal and less common in everyday speech.
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Often confused with 'embassy'. An embassy is the main diplomatic mission in a country's capital city, while a consulate provides practical services (visas, passports, citizen support) in other major cities. Some countries have consulates in multiple cities but only one embassy.