U.S. embassies
Diplomatic missions abroad
U.S. embassies are the official diplomatic offices of the United States government in foreign countries.
Each embassy serves as the headquarters for American diplomatic personnel, handles visa applications, assists U.S. citizens abroad, and represents American interests to the host nation: The protesters gathered outside the U.S. embassy.
An embassy is typically located in the capital city, with consulates in other major cities.
- consul generalChief of a consulate
- foreign serviceOverseas government representation
- chanceryEquity tribunal or archives
- visa processingAdministering travel authorization requests
- visa interviewOfficial travel permission meeting
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