Consular Affairs
/kənˈsʌlər əˈfɛərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Matters concerning the services and protection provided by a nation's consulate to its nationals abroad, including issuance of visas, assistance in emergencies, and legal support.
The embassy's department of consular affairs handled the visa application.
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- consular affairs
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Commentary
Typically involves legal and administrative functions related to citizens outside their home country; important to distinguish from diplomatic affairs, which cover broader political relations.
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