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Consulate

Meaning in immigration & visas, with examples

/ˈkɑːnsələt/nounCore term

In immigration & visas, consulate means: An office of a foreign government in a city other than the capital, which helps its own citizens and handles visas and documents.

In Turkish: konsolosluk, başkonsolosluk

How it is used

A larger one is a consulate general, led by a consul general. Applicants are usually told to apply at the consulate that covers the region where they live. Related words: consul, consular services, consular fee.

Example sentences

  1. Applicants living in İzmir should apply through the consulate general in Istanbul.

  2. The consulate can issue an emergency travel document if you lose your passport.

Common collocations

  • consulate general
  • consular section
  • apply at the consulate
  • consular services
  • embassyThe main official office of one country's government in the capital city of another country, led by an ambassador.
  • visa application centreAn office, usually run by a private company for a government, where applicants hand in documents, give biometrics and later collect their passports.
  • appointmentA fixed date and time to visit an embassy, consulate or visa centre to hand in documents, give biometrics or attend an interview.
  • passportAn official travel document issued by your own country that proves your identity and nationality and lets you cross international borders.

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