consuls

Overseas government officials

Consuls are government officials stationed in foreign cities to assist their country's citizens and promote commercial interests.

Unlike ambassadors, who represent their nation to another government, consuls handle practical matters: issuing visas, helping travelers in trouble, supporting trade.

The American consuls in Shanghai processed thousands of visa applications.

In ancient Rome, consuls were the two highest elected magistrates who jointly held executive power for one-year terms.

diplomatic

embassy

Official diplomatic residence abroad

ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
attachéEmbassy specialist officer

visa · passport · diplomat · legation · foreign service · diplomatic immunity · chargé d'affaires · expatriate · repatriation · notarization

ancientRome

senate

Legislative governing body

republicState with elected leaders
tribuneSpeaker's raised platform
praetorRoman judicial magistrate

censor · magistrate · dictator · augur · patrician · plebeian · forum · curia · imperium · fasces

authority

jurisdiction

Legal authority's scope

mandateFormal authoritative directive
appointmentScheduled time for something
accreditationOfficial quality approval

immunity · privileges · credentials · sovereignty · protocol · diplomacy · representation · administration · oversight · governance

duties

protection

Guarding against harm

assistanceSupport or aid given
visasPassport endorsements for travel
passportsGovernment-issued travel identification

notarization · repatriation · documentation · registration · authentication · emergency aid · evacuation · welfare · cultural exchange · legal assistance

consuls

embassy

senate

jurisdiction

protection

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