Diplomatic & Consular Directory

Iran — Embassies, High Commissions & Consulates

Iran has 107 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 35 consulates and 0 other representations. In addition, 47 embassies and high commissions, 18 consulates and 0 other representations are located in Iran.

154Embassies
53Consulates
0Other missions

Iran embassies and consulates abroad

Iran's own missions in other countries, grouped by host country.

Grouped by host country, A–Z
A

Letter A

8 countries
Afghanistan
Embassy
Kabul

Afghanistan Embassy in Kabul

Konyaalti Cad. 72/23KabulAfghanistan

The embassy of Iran in Kabul is open Mo… · (+93) 20-210-2481

Albania
Embassy
Tirana

Albania Embassy in Tirana

Mustafa Matohiti Street 20TiranaAlbania

The embassy of Iran in Tirana is open M… · (+355) 4 255038

Algeria
Embassy
Algiers

Algeria Embassy in Algiers

Le ParadouAlgiersAlgeria

The embassy of Iran in Algiers is open … · (+213) (0) 23 48 92 13

Argentina
Embassy
Buenos Aires

Argentina Embassy in Buenos Aires

Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3297Buenos AiresArgentina

The embassy of Iran in Buenos Aires is … · (+54) (11) 4802-1470

Armenia
Embassy
Yerevan

Armenia Embassy in Yerevan

No. 1, Budaghyan st., Komitas Ave.YerevanArmenia

The embassy of Iran in Yerevan is open … · (+374) 10 280457

Australia
Embassy
Canberra

Australia Embassy in Canberra

2 Vancouver StreetCanberraAustralia

The embassy of Iran in Canberra is open… · (+61) 2 6290 2427

Austria
Embassy
Vienna

Austria Embassy in Vienna

Johannesgasse 26ViennaAustria

The embassy of Iran in Vienna is open M… · (+43) (1) 531 92 - 0

Azerbaijan
Embassy
Baku

Azerbaijan Embassy in Baku

B.Sardarov Str. 4BakuAzerbaijan

The embassy of Iran in Baku is open Mon… · (+994) (12) 492 44 07 / 64 53

B

Letter B

10 countries
Bahrain
Embassy
Manama

Bahrain Embassy in Manama

Villa 1220, Road 3324ManamaBahrain

The embassy of Iran in Manama is open M… · (+973) 17 822 110

Bangladesh
Embassy
Dhaka

Bangladesh Embassy in Dhaka

House # 7, Road # 6DhakaBangladesh

The embassy of Iran in Dhaka is open Mo… · (+880) 2 882 5896

Belarus
Embassy
Minsk

Belarus Embassy in Minsk

vul. Suvorava 2MinskBelarus

The embassy of Iran in Minsk is open Mo… · (+375) (17) 207-66-99

Belgium
Embassy
Brussels

Belgium Embassy in Brussels

Av. de Tervuren 415BrusselsBelgium

The embassy of Iran in Brussels is open… · (+32) 2.762.37.45

Bolivia
Embassy
La Paz

Bolivia Embassy in La Paz

Calle 50 No. 42-54La PazBolivia

The embassy of Iran in La Paz is open M… · (+591) 11 3898 1503

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Embassy
Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina Embassy in Sarajevo

ObalaSarajevoBosnia and Herzegovina

The embassy of Iran in Sarajevo is open… · (+387) (33) 668 147

Brazil
Embassy
Brasilia

Brazil Embassy in Brasilia

SES – Av. das Nações, Qd. 809, lote 31 BrasiliaBrazil

The embassy of Iran in Brasilia is open… · (+55) (61) 3242-5733 / 5124

Brunei
Embassy
Bandar Seri Begawan

Brunei Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan

No. 400, Kampong Anggerek DesaBandar Seri BegawanBrunei

The embassy of Iran in Bandar Seri Bega… · (+673) 2 330 020

Bulgaria
Embassy
Sofia

Bulgaria Embassy in Sofia

7/A Simferpolsky boul.SofiaBulgaria

The embassy of Iran in Sofia is open Mo… · (+359) 2 962 56 89

Burkina Faso
Embassy
Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso Embassy in Ouagadougou

355 N Orange AvenueOuagadougouBurkina Faso

The embassy of Iran in Ouagadougou is o… · (+226)

C

Letter C

10 countries
Canada
Embassy
Ottawa

Canada Embassy in Ottawa

724 Manor AvenueOttawaCanada

The embassy of Iran in Ottawa is open M… · (+1) (613) 235-4726

Chile
Embassy
Santiago

Chile Embassy in Santiago

Enrique Foster Sur 369SantiagoChile

The embassy of Iran in Santiago is open… · (+56) 2 2883 9800

China
Embassy
Beijing

China Embassy in Beijing

13, Dong Liu Jie, San Li TunBeijingChina

The embassy of Iran in Beijing is open … · (+86) (10) 6532 2040

Colombia
Embassy
Bogota

Colombia Embassy in Bogota

Calle 104 A Nº 22 A-07BogotaColombia

The embassy of Iran in Bogota is open M… · (+57) 1 612 5051

Comoros
Embassy
Moroni

Comoros Embassy in Moroni

4 - J.C.H.SocietyMoroniComoros

The embassy of Iran in Moroni is open M… · (+269) 11 4489-4676

Congo (Democratic Republic)
Embassy
Kinshasa

Congo (Democratic Republic) Embassy in Kinshasa

617 Rua Francisco DechangeKinshasaCongo (Democratic Republic)

The embassy of Iran in Kinshasa is open… · (+243) 12 332120 - 33211

Cote d'Ivoire
Embassy
Abidjan

Cote d'Ivoire Embassy in Abidjan

Bld Asène Usher Assouan, Riviera 4, ORAbidjanCote d'Ivoire

The embassy of Iran in Abidjan is open … · (+225) (212) 992 7063

Cuba
Embassy
Havana

Cuba Embassy in Havana

5ta. Ave. No.3002 esq. a 30HavanaCuba

The embassy of Iran in Havana is open M… · (+53) 7 207-9756

Cyprus
Embassy
Nicosia

Cyprus Embassy in Nicosia

9, Arch. Makarios AvenueNicosiaCyprus

The embassy of Iran in Nicosia is open … · (+357) 22 314459

Czech Republic
Embassy
Prague

Czech Republic Embassy in Prague

Na Zátorce 18PragueCzech Republic

The embassy of Iran in Prague is open M… · (+420) 220 570 454

D

Letter D

1 country
Denmark
Embassy
Copenhagen

Denmark Embassy in Copenhagen

Gersonsvej 8CopenhagenDenmark

The embassy of Iran in Copenhagen is op… · (+45) 88 18 55 00

E

Letter E

3 countries
Ecuador
Embassy
Quito

Ecuador Embassy in Quito

No. 18, Ghaem Alley, Maleki StreetQuitoEcuador

The embassy of Iran in Quito is open Mo… · (+593) 21 2623 0696

Egypt
Embassy
Cairo

Egypt Embassy in Cairo

20, Patrice Lumumba StreetCairoEgypt

The embassy of Iran in Cairo is open Mo… · (+20) 2 7496820

Ethiopia
Embassy
Addis Ababa

Ethiopia Embassy in Addis Ababa

Bole sub city, woreda 3 , House number 557Addis AbabaEthiopia

The embassy of Iran in Addis Ababa is o… · (+251) 11-661-0135 / 3

F

Letter F

2 countries
Finland
Embassy
Helsinki

Finland Embassy in Helsinki

Nagyvárad u. 23HelsinkiFinland

The embassy of Iran in Helsinki is open… · (+358) 9-686 92 40

France
Embassy
Paris

France Embassy in Paris

Tanzplatz 26ParisFrance

The embassy of Iran in Paris is open Mo… · (+33) 1 40.76.55.00

G

Letter G

5 countries
Georgia
Embassy
Tbilisi

Georgia Embassy in Tbilisi

Zovreti 16TbilisiGeorgia

The embassy of Iran in Tbilisi is open … · (+995) 32 374219 / 3153 or

Germany
Embassy
Berlin

Germany Embassy in Berlin

Podbielskiallee 65 - 67BerlinGermany

The embassy of Iran in Berlin is open M… · (+49) (30) 84 35 30

Ghana
Embassy
Accra

Ghana Embassy in Accra

9 18th Lane, off Cantonments RoadAccraGhana

The embassy of Iran in Accra is open Mo… · (+233) (21) 774474

Greece
Embassy
Athens

Greece Embassy in Athens

16, rue Stratigou KalariAthensGreece

The embassy of Iran in Athens is open M… · (+30) 210.672.23.30

Guinea
Embassy
Conakry

Guinea Embassy in Conakry

22/7, C-2 OloyConakryGuinea

The embassy of Iran in Conakry is open … · (+224) 664 53 87 61

H

Letter H

2 countries
Holy See
Embassy
Holy See

Holy See Embassy in Holy See

Via di Villa Patrizi, 5/BHoly SeeHoly See

The embassy of Iran in Holy See is open… · (+39) (06) 3619 8690 / 1 / 2

Hungary
Embassy
Budapest

Hungary Embassy in Budapest

Szabadság tér 12BudapestHungary

The embassy of Iran in Budapest is open… · (+36) 1 392-6200

I

Letter I

5 countries
India
Embassy
New Delhi

India Embassy in New Delhi

50 N, Satya MargNew DelhiIndia

The embassy of Iran in New Delhi is ope… · (+91) 11-2332 9600 to 2

Indonesia
Embassy
Jakarta

Indonesia Embassy in Jakarta

Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 18JakartaIndonesia

The embassy of Iran in Jakarta is open … · (+62) (21) 3193-1378

Iraq
Embassy
Baghdad

Iraq Embassy in Baghdad

5951 Keomah StreetBaghdadIraq

The embassy of Iran in Baghdad is open … · (+964) 1 8843033

Ireland
Embassy
Dublin

Ireland Embassy in Dublin

72 Mount Merrion AvenueDublinIreland

The embassy of Iran in Dublin is open M… · (+353) 1 288 0252

Italy
Embassy
Rome

Italy Embassy in Rome

Via Nomentana, 361/363RomeItaly

The embassy of Iran in Rome is open Mon… · (+39) 06 86328485-6-7

J

Letter J

2 countries
Japan
Embassy
Tokyo

Japan Embassy in Tokyo

12-9, Hachiyama-cho, Shibuya-kuTokyoJapan

The embassy of Iran in Tokyo is open Mo… · (+81) 3-3446-8011 / 5

Jordan
Embassy
Amman

Jordan Embassy in Amman

Jabal Amman, Fawzi Mulqi StreetAmmanJordan

The embassy of Iran in Amman is open Mo… · (+962) (6) 4641281 / 2

K

Letter K

6 countries
Kazakhstan
Embassy
Astana

Kazakhstan Embassy in Astana

Kabanbai Batyr 28AstanaKazakhstan

The embassy of Iran in Astana is open M… · (+7) 7172 79 06 75

Kenya
Embassy
Nairobi

Kenya Embassy in Nairobi

Dennis Pritt RoadNairobiKenya

The embassy of Iran in Nairobi is open … · (+254) (20) 2720 343

Korea (Democratic Republic)
Embassy
Pyongyang

Korea (Democratic Republic) Embassy in Pyongyang

MunsudongPyongyangKorea (Democratic Republic)

The embassy of Iran in Pyongyang is ope… · (+850) (2) 381 7492

Korea (Republic)
Embassy
Seoul

Korea (Republic) Embassy in Seoul

239, Itaewon-roSeoulKorea (Republic)

The embassy of Iran in Seoul is open Mo… · (+82) (2) 790-4202 / 3 / 4

Kuwait
Embassy
Kuwait City

Kuwait Embassy in Kuwait City

Al Zahra , Block 8, Street 809, Villa 119Kuwait CityKuwait

The embassy of Iran in Kuwait City is o… · (+965) 2257 5184

Kyrgyzstan
Embassy
Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan Embassy in Bishkek

Razzakova 36BishkekKyrgyzstan

The embassy of Iran in Bishkek is open … · (+996) (312) 22-69-64

L

Letter L

2 countries
Lebanon
Embassy
Beirut

Lebanon Embassy in Beirut

P.O. Box 5030BeirutLebanon

The embassy of Iran in Beirut is open M… · (+961) (1) 821 224

Libya
Embassy
Tripoli

Libya Embassy in Tripoli

Malek Ben Aous StreetTripoliLibya

The embassy of Iran in Tripoli is open … · (+218) 21 477 8195

M

Letter M

6 countries
Madagascar
Embassy
Antananarivo

Madagascar Embassy in Antananarivo

ARWA HouseAntananarivoMadagascar

The embassy of Iran in Antananarivo is … · (+261) (20) 222 8639

Malaysia
Embassy
Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Embassy in Kuala Lumpur

No. 5, Jalan KedondongKuala LumpurMalaysia

The embassy of Iran in Kuala Lumpur is … · (+60) 3 4251 4824

Mali
Embassy
Bamako

Mali Embassy in Bamako

101, Avenue de l'OUABamakoMali

The embassy of Iran in Bamako is open M… · (+223) 4497-9220

Mauritania
Embassy
Nouakchott

Mauritania Embassy in Nouakchott

Via Generale Orsini, 42NouakchottMauritania

The embassy of Iran in Nouakchott is op… · (+222) 38 222 123

Mexico
Embassy
Mexico City

Mexico Embassy in Mexico City

José Vasconcelos No. 204Mexico CityMexico

The embassy of Iran in Mexico City is o… · (+52) 55 9172-2691 / 2

Morocco
Embassy
Rabat

Morocco Embassy in Rabat

15, Rue HamzaRabatMorocco

The embassy of Iran in Rabat is open Mo… · (+212) (537) 75 21 67

N

Letter N

8 countries
Namibia
Embassy
Windhoek

Namibia Embassy in Windhoek

Av. Kenneth Kaunda, 1286WindhoekNamibia

The embassy of Iran in Windhoek is open… · (+264) 24 3823 2068 / 9

Netherlands
Embassy
The Hague

Netherlands Embassy in The Hague

Duinweg 20-22The HagueNetherlands

The embassy of Iran in The Hague is ope… · (+31) 70-3319939

New Zealand
Embassy
Wellington

New Zealand Embassy in Wellington

The TerraceWellingtonNew Zealand

The embassy of Iran in Wellington is op… · (+64) 4 473 1540

Nicaragua
Embassy
Managua

Nicaragua Embassy in Managua

Av. Argentina 4065ManaguaNicaragua

The embassy of Iran in Managua is open … · (+505) (6) 59 22 959

Niger
Embassy
Niamey

Niger Embassy in Niamey

Boulevard des AmbassadesNiameyNiger

The embassy of Iran in Niamey is open M… · (+227) 20 370 029 to 30

Nigeria
Embassy
Abuja

Nigeria Embassy in Abuja

Pça. Barão do Rio Branco,14, 4º andarAbujaNigeria

The embassy of Iran in Abuja is open Mo… · (+234) (61) 3226-1260

North Macedonia
Embassy
Skopje

North Macedonia Embassy in Skopje

Vasil Stefanovski 25SkopjeNorth Macedonia

The embassy of Iran in Skopje is open M… · (+389) 2 3217 420

Norway
Embassy
Oslo

Norway Embassy in Oslo

Av.Marginal 141OsloNorway

The embassy of Iran in Oslo is open Mon… · (+47) 21 01 95 00

O

Letter O

1 country
Oman
Embassy
Muscat

Oman Embassy in Muscat

41, W.A.D. Ramanayake MawathaMuscatOman

The embassy of Iran in Muscat is open M… · (+968) 24 696 944

P

Letter P

4 countries
Pakistan
Embassy
Islamabad

Pakistan Embassy in Islamabad

11-C Main GulbergIslamabadPakistan

The embassy of Iran in Islamabad is ope… · (+92) 42 9926 3347 - 55

Philippines
Embassy
Manila

Philippines Embassy in Manila

Lot 4144 No. 21 & 25 Spg. 40ManilaPhilippines

The embassy of Iran in Manila is open M… · (+63) 2 888-4757 to 59

Poland
Embassy
Warsaw

Poland Embassy in Warsaw

al. Jana Chrystiana Szucha 12WarsawPoland

The embassy of Iran in Warsaw is open M… · (+48) 22 696 50 00

Portugal
Embassy
Lisbon

Portugal Embassy in Lisbon

Av. das Forças ArmadasLisbonPortugal

The embassy of Iran in Lisbon is open M… · (+351) 213 010 871

Q

Letter Q

1 country
Qatar
Embassy
Doha

Qatar Embassy in Doha

C/ Castillo nº 2 , 4ºCDohaQatar

The embassy of Iran in Doha is open Mon… · (+974) 483 5300

R

Letter R

2 countries
Romania
Embassy
Bucharest

Romania Embassy in Bucharest

Bd. Lascar Catargiu Nr.39BucharestRomania

The embassy of Iran in Bucharest is ope… · (+40) (21) 312.04.93

Russia
Embassy
Moscow

Russia Embassy in Moscow

8, rue LedemandéMoscowRussia

The embassy of Iran in Moscow is open M… · (+7) 11 560 8700

S

Letter S

13 countries
Saudi Arabia
Embassy
Riyadh

Saudi Arabia Embassy in Riyadh

RiyadhSaudi Arabia

The embassy of Iran in Riyadh is open M… · (+966) (12) 665 9628

Senegal
Embassy
Dakar

Senegal Embassy in Dakar

Rue 6 X B Point EDakarSenegal

The embassy of Iran in Dakar is open Mo… · (+221) 825.25.28

Serbia
Embassy
Belgrade

Serbia Embassy in Belgrade

Ljutice Bogdana 40BelgradeSerbia

The embassy of Iran in Belgrade is open… · (+381) 11 6187-166 / 11 398-074

Sierra Leone
Embassy
Freetown

Sierra Leone Embassy in Freetown

10 Minutes walking from Business Bay Metro StationFreetownSierra Leone

The embassy of Iran in Freetown is open… · (+232) 265 25 00 54

Slovenia
Embassy
Ljubljana

Slovenia Embassy in Ljubljana

Cankarjeva cesta 7LjubljanaSlovenia

The embassy of Iran in Ljubljana is ope… · (+386)

Somalia
Embassy
Mogadishu

Somalia Embassy in Mogadishu

Halane, International AirportMogadishuSomalia

The embassy of Iran in Mogadishu is ope… · (+252) 20 435 400

South Africa
Embassy
Pretoria

South Africa Embassy in Pretoria

1002 Schoeman StreetPretoriaSouth Africa

The embassy of Iran in Pretoria is open… · (+27) 12 342 5880 / 1

Spain
Embassy
Madrid

Spain Embassy in Madrid

Jerez, 5, Villa El Altozano (Chamartín)MadridSpain

The embassy of Iran in Madrid is open M… · (+34) 91 345 01 12 / 16

Sri Lanka
Embassy
Colombo

Sri Lanka Embassy in Colombo

44 Sir Ernest De Silva MawathaColomboSri Lanka

The embassy of Iran in Colombo is open … · (+94) 522 382 259

Sudan
Embassy
Khartoum

Sudan Embassy in Khartoum

Abdallah Al Salem Area, Block 1, Street 14, Villa 5KhartoumSudan

The embassy of Iran in Khartoum is open… · (+249) 183 773 184

Sweden
Embassy
Stockholm

Sweden Embassy in Stockholm

Västra Yttringe Gård, ElfviksvägenStockholmSweden

The embassy of Iran in Stockholm is ope… · (+46) 8 765 08 19

Switzerland
Embassy
Bern

Switzerland Embassy in Bern

Forchstrasse 182BernSwitzerland

The embassy of Iran in Bern is open Mon… · (+41) 31 351 08 01

Syria
Embassy
Damascus

Syria Embassy in Damascus

P.O. Box 2691DamascusSyria

The embassy of Iran in Damascus is open… · (+963) (11) 333 3914

T

Letter T

6 countries
Tajikistan
Embassy
Dushanbe

Tajikistan Embassy in Dushanbe

Izmir Street 8DushanbeTajikistan

The embassy of Iran in Dushanbe is open… · (+992) 44 600-2114

Tanzania
Embassy
Dar-es-Salaam

Tanzania Embassy in Dar-es-Salaam

83 Victoria Street, 6th FloorDar-es-SalaamTanzania

The embassy of Iran in Dar-es-Salaam is… · (+255) 22 266 8285 / 6

Thailand
Embassy
Bangkok

Thailand Embassy in Bangkok

602 Sukhumvit RoadBangkokThailand

The embassy of Iran in Bangkok is open … · (+66) 2259-0611 - 3

Tunisia
Embassy
Tunis

Tunisia Embassy in Tunis

Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 26TunisTunisia

The embassy of Iran in Tunis is open Mo… · (+216) 6-6261 7299

Turkey
Embassy
Ankara

Turkey Embassy in Ankara

Sükrüpasa mah.123. sok. No:2AnkaraTurkey

The embassy of Iran in Ankara is open M… · (+90) (442) 315 99 83

Turkmenistan
Embassy
Ashgabat

Turkmenistan Embassy in Ashgabat

St. Garashsyzlyk, 4/2AshgabatTurkmenistan

The embassy of Iran in Ashgabat is open… · (+993) (12) 48 29 65

U

Letter U

6 countries
Uganda
Embassy
Kampala

Uganda Embassy in Kampala

Plot No. 9 Bandali RiseKampalaUganda

The embassy of Iran in Kampala is open … · (+256) 41-221-689

Ukraine
Embassy
Kyiv

Ukraine Embassy in Kyiv

ul. Wiertnicza 107KyivUkraine

The embassy of Iran in Kyiv is open Mon… · (+380) 44 490-5500

United Arab Emirates
Embassy
Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Embassy in Abu Dhabi

Abu Hail Road, Villa #111Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates

The embassy of Iran in Abu Dhabi is ope… · (+971) 4-344 4717

United Kingdom
Embassy
London

United Kingdom Embassy in London

Carrera 1 Numero 6-106LondonUnited Kingdom

The embassy of Iran in London is open M… · (+44) 20 7225 3000

Uruguay
Embassy
Montevideo

Uruguay Embassy in Montevideo

Bulevar Artigas 531MontevideoUruguay

The embassy of Iran in Montevideo is op… · (+598) 2 711.66.57 / 8

Uzbekistan
Embassy
Tashkent

Uzbekistan Embassy in Tashkent

Diplomatic VillageTashkentUzbekistan

The embassy of Iran in Tashkent is open… · (+998) 71 2686968

V

Letter V

2 countries
Venezuela
Embassy
Caracas

Venezuela Embassy in Caracas

Calle Kemal AtaturkCaracasVenezuela

The embassy of Iran in Caracas is open … · (+58) 212 992.3575 / 1854

Vietnam
Embassy
Hanoi

Vietnam Embassy in Hanoi

No. 4 Breiting StreetHanoiVietnam

The embassy of Iran in Hanoi is open Mo… · (+84) (3) 532-4303

Y

Letter Y

1 country
Yemen
Embassy
Sana'a

Yemen Embassy in Sana'a

Rue 4, St. 38, Avenue AlgérieSana'aYemen

The embassy of Iran in Sana'a is open M… · (+967) (1) 210-975

Z

Letter Z

1 country
Zimbabwe
Embassy
Harare

Zimbabwe Embassy in Harare

No 117 Drew RoadHarareZimbabwe

The embassy of Iran in Harare is open M… · (+263) 242 496 421

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about diplomatic missions in and from Iran.

How many embassies does Iran have abroad?
Iran operates 107 embassies and high commissions abroad, alongside 35 consulates and 0 other diplomatic or trade representations in foreign countries.
How many foreign missions are located in Iran?
There are 47 embassies and high commissions, 18 consulates, and 0 other foreign representations based in Iran.
How many countries maintain a mission in Iran?
53 different countries maintain at least one embassy, consulate, or other mission in Iran.
In how many countries does Iran maintain a mission abroad?
Iran maintains at least one mission in 109 different countries around the world.
What type of mission does Iran operate most abroad?
An embassy or high commission is the most common type of mission Iran operates abroad.
How do I contact an embassy or consulate listed here?
Open the mission you need using "View details" above for its address, opening hours, and contact information where available, or use "Directions" to get a map route to that location.
What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?
An embassy is a country's main diplomatic mission, usually based in the capital, and handles government-to-government relations. A consulate is a smaller office, often in another major city, that mainly assists citizens with passports, visas, and other consular services.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
A high commission serves exactly the same function as an embassy — it is simply the term used between Commonwealth member countries instead of "embassy."
What is the difference between a permanent mission and an embassy?
A permanent mission represents a country at an international organisation, such as the United Nations, rather than at another country's government directly.
What is an honorary consulate?
An honorary consulate is typically run by a local honorary consul — often a prominent local business or community figure — rather than career diplomatic staff, and usually offers a more limited range of services.
What is the role of a trade office or representative office?
A trade office or representative office typically promotes commercial and economic ties between two countries and may not carry full diplomatic status the way an embassy does.
Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy or consulate?
Most embassies and consulates require an appointment for visa applications and many consular services. Some offer limited walk-in hours for emergencies or document collection — check the specific mission's listing above.
Are walk-in visits allowed at embassies and consulates?
Some missions accept walk-ins for simple services or genuine emergencies, but most visa and passport services require a scheduled appointment. Check the specific listing above before visiting in person.
What identification should I bring to an embassy appointment?
Bring a valid passport plus any appointment confirmation and the specific supporting documents requested for your service — exact requirements vary by mission and service type.
What documents do I typically need for a visa application?
Common requirements include a valid passport, a completed application form, a passport photo, proof of travel plans or accommodation, and sometimes financial or invitation documents. Exact requirements vary by mission and visa type.
How long does a visa application usually take to process?
Processing times vary widely by mission and visa category, from a few days to several weeks. Contact the specific embassy or consulate directly for current processing times.
Can I apply for a visa online?
Many countries now offer some form of online or e-visa application, though requirements differ by nationality and destination. Check the relevant mission's own website for available options.
What is a transit visa and when do I need one?
A transit visa allows a brief stopover in a country while travelling to a final destination, and is only required by some nationalities for some countries — check with the relevant mission before booking connecting flights.
What should I do if my passport is lost or stolen abroad?
Report the loss to local police to get a police report, then contact your home country's nearest embassy or consulate to apply for an emergency travel document or passport replacement.
Can I renew my passport at an embassy or consulate?
Most embassies and consulates can process passport renewals for their own citizens living or travelling abroad, though processing times and requirements vary by mission.
Can I get an emergency travel document from a consulate?
Yes — most consulates can issue an emergency travel document to get a citizen home if their passport is lost, stolen, or expired, though evidence of identity and nationality is usually required first.
What is consular assistance?
Consular assistance is support a government provides to its own citizens abroad, covering situations like a lost passport, arrest, medical emergency, or natural disaster.
Can a consulate help me if I am arrested abroad?
Yes — one of the core roles of consular assistance is to visit detained citizens and ensure fair treatment, though a consulate cannot get someone released or interfere in local legal proceedings.
What should I do in an emergency outside of business hours?
Many embassies and consulates provide an emergency contact number for after-hours crises such as arrest, hospitalisation, or death abroad — check the mission's own page for emergency contact details.
Do embassies and consulates observe public holidays?
Yes — missions typically close on both the host country's public holidays and their own country's national holidays, which can mean unexpected closures. Always check current hours before visiting.
Can a consulate help with document authentication or notarization?
Many consulates offer notarial services and can authenticate documents for use back in their home country, though not every mission provides every service — check the specific listing above.
What is an apostille and where can I get one?
An apostille is a certification that authenticates a document for use in another country that is party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Not all consulates issue apostilles directly — some documents must go through a national authority instead.
Can an embassy or consulate notarize a power of attorney?
Many missions offer notarial services, including witnessing powers of attorney, usually for a fee. Availability depends on the individual mission — check its listing above.
How do I register the birth of a child born abroad?
Most embassies and consulates can register a birth abroad and issue nationality documentation for the child — contact the relevant mission for the exact process and required documents.
Can I get married at an embassy or consulate?
Some missions can perform or register civil marriages for their own citizens abroad, though this varies significantly by country — check with the specific embassy or consulate directly.
What is required to document dual citizenship?
Requirements vary significantly by country and typically require proof of both nationalities. Contact the relevant embassy or consulate directly for the specific process.
Do all countries maintain both an embassy and consulates in the same country?
No — smaller countries or those with limited diplomatic budgets may maintain only an embassy, only honorary consulates, or a single mission covering every function.
Is diplomatic correspondence with an embassy considered private?
Communications with a mission for personal consular matters, such as a visa or passport application, are generally treated as confidential and are not public information.
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