Embassies204 countries
Embassies and consulates worldwide
9,869 embassies and consulates, for visas and help abroad.
- Lost or stolen passportYour own country's embassy can issue an emergency travel document so you can get home.
- Visa applicationsApply at the embassy or a consulate of the country you want to visit, usually by appointment.
- EmergenciesIf you are arrested, badly hurt or caught up in a crisis, your embassy can contact family and help you.
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Questions
What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?
An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. Consulates are smaller offices in other cities that often handle visas and help citizens.
Where do I apply for a visa?
At the embassy or consulate of the country you want to visit, in the country where you live. Many now use online forms or visa centres first; check the mission's website.
How many embassies and consulates does snuck list?
9,869 missions in 204 countries, from embassies to honorary consulates.
Which countries host the most foreign missions?
United States, France, China host the most embassies and consulates.
What is a high commission?
It's what Commonwealth countries call an embassy in another Commonwealth country, for example the British High Commission in New Delhi.
Can an honorary consulate issue visas?
Usually not. Honorary consuls help citizens with small tasks; visas are normally handled by the embassy or a main consulate.
Do I need an appointment?
Almost always. Book on the mission's website before you go, and bring the documents its checklist asks for.
Where does this information come from?
From Wikidata, the free knowledge base. Details can change, so check the mission's own website before you visit.
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