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A Consular Commission (in French: lettre de provision; in Spanish: carta patente) is a document that a government issues to nominate a consul in a different
Consular_commission
Legal document
and guarantees the rights and privileges of consular office. The consul must first have a consular commission from the state which they represent, which
Exequatur
System of professional and social rank
embassy officials with consular commissions, including those without formal consular responsibilities, since a consular commission allows the individual
Diplomatic_rank
Peruvian Amazon Company administrator
These actions were part of broader company practices incentivized by commission-based payments, leading to widespread human rights abuses under Macedo's
Victor_Macedo
Diplomatic rank
diplomatic personnel with other responsibilities may receive consular letters patent (commissions). Aside from those outlined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic
Consul_(representative)
(1799–1814) Conservative Senate (1799–1814) Consulate Consulate|Consular Commission 11 Nov 1799–13 Dec 1799 Consulate|Consulat 13 Dec 1799–2 Aug 1802
List of political systems in France
List_of_political_systems_in_France
Official office of one country in another country
diplomatic personnel with other responsibilities may receive consular letters patent (commissions). Aside from those outlined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic
Consulate
Representatives of one state in another
country, that provides a full range of services, including consular services. High commission Embassy of a Commonwealth country located in another Commonwealth
Diplomatic_mission
Slavery in the Amazon
Company's managers in the Putumayo were replaced after Casement's consular commission and judge Paredes's investigation, with the notable exception of
Putumayo_genocide
Diplomatic services
Consular assistance is help and advice provided by the diplomatic agents of a country to citizens of that country who are living or traveling overseas
Consular_assistance
Roman emperor from AD 98 to 117
consul was a member of the ruling dynasty. He held an unspecified consular commission as governor of either Pannonia or Germania Superior, or possibly
Trajan
1963 international treaty
on Consular Relations is an international treaty that defines a framework for consular relations between sovereign states. It codifies many consular practices
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
Vienna_Convention_on_Consular_Relations
Diplomatic mission of Canada to Singapore
The high commission provides consular services to Canadians and visa services to foreign citizens. The high commission also covers bilateral cooperation
High Commission of Canada, Singapore
High_Commission_of_Canada,_Singapore
1986 bilateral consular services agreement between Canada and Australia
The Canada–Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement (French: Entente de partage des Services consulaires Canada – Australie) is a bilateral agreement
Canada–Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement
Canada–Australia_Consular_Services_Sharing_Agreement
Ancient Roman brothers known for their social reforms
which the consular commission in 132 BC had passed against Tiberius' supporters. Publius Popillius Laenas, the consul who had led the commission and was
Gracchi_brothers
Diplomatic mission of the India to Bangladesh
High Commission is located at Plot No. 1–3, Park Road, in the Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave of Dhaka. The mission houses the chancery, consular, economic
High Commission of India, Dhaka
High_Commission_of_India,_Dhaka
Commonwealth countries are referred to as High Commissions (as opposed to embassies). Canada has diplomatic and consular offices (including honorary consuls that
List of diplomatic missions of Canada
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Canada
Identification cards issued to citizens living abroad
The consular identification cards (also referred to as CID card) is issued by some countries' governments to their citizens who are living in foreign countries
Consular_identification_card
Embassies, High Commissions & Consulates of Bangladesh worldwide
missions around the world, of which 60 are embassies or high commissions; 20 are consular missions; and two permanent missions to the United Nations in
List of diplomatic missions of Bangladesh
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Bangladesh
Type of Roman diptych to commemorate a consul
wood or metal and decorated with rich relief sculpture. A consular diptych was commissioned by a consul ordinarius to mark his entry to that post, and
Consular_diptych
Consular corps (from French: Corps consulaire and commonly abbreviated CC) is a concept analogous to diplomatic corps, but concerning the staff, estates
Consular_corps
Unwelcome foreign person in a country
Apostolic nunciature Consular corps Consulate De facto embassy Diplomatic corps African Diplomatic Corps Diplomatic mission High commission Legation Protecting
Persona_non_grata
Privilege designated by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
Consular immunity privileges are described in the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of 1963 (VCCR). Consular immunity offers protections similar
Consular_immunity
Document appointing an individual as an officer
A commission is a formal document issued to appoint a named person to high office or as a commissioned officer in a territory's armed forces. A commission
Commission_(document)
Diplomatic mission in India
located at Shantipath in Chanakyapuri. The British High Commission in New Delhi covers consular services for Northern India, namely, Delhi and the states
High Commission of the United Kingdom, New Delhi
High_Commission_of_the_United_Kingdom,_New_Delhi
Indian national in Pakistani custody (born 1970)
Indian High Commission also sought consular access to Jadhav but Pakistan did not agree to it. Pakistan's diplomat to India said that consular access wasn't
Kulbhushan_Jadhav
Dutch-American interpreter for first US consul to Japan (1832 – 1861)
insisted on traveling to the capital city of Edo to present his consular commission and deliver a letter from President Franklin Pierce to the Shogun
Henry_Heusken
Form of legal immunity and a policy held between governments and tribunals
special bilateral agreements. Note that consular residences are sometimes located within the official consular premises. In such cases, only the official
Diplomatic_immunity
Use of armed forces to suppress civilian conflict and create domestic tranquility
participation in UN peacekeeping operations began in 1947. 1947 UN Consular Commission to Indonesia 2005 Nias–Simeulue earthquake ("Operation Sumatra Assist"):
Military operations other than war
Military_operations_other_than_war
United Nations Security Council resolution
36 was adopted on 1 November 1947. According to a report from the Consular Commission, Resolution 27 had not been fully effective and neither side had
United Nations Security Council Resolution 36
United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_36
One of the national seals of Japan
their dismissal documents, documents of general power of attorney, consular commissions, letters authorizing foreign consuls, letters of appointment or dismissal
Privy_Seal_of_Japan
United Nations Security Council resolution
adopted on October 5, 1949, after receiving a cablegram from the Consular Commission at Batavia to the President of the Security Council requesting that
United Nations Security Council Resolution 76
United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_76
1961 international treaty
United Nations adopted a closely related treaty, the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. The Vienna Convention is an extensive document, containing 53
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
Vienna_Convention_on_Diplomatic_Relations
U.S. State Department division
The Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA) is a bureau of the United States Department of State reporting to the under secretary of state for management. The
Bureau_of_Consular_Affairs
Diplomatic mission
financial matters, and oversees the Consular, Political and Community Development sections of the High Commission. The department considers and analyzes
High Commission of Jamaica, London
High_Commission_of_Jamaica,_London
diplomatic and consular missions. They are mostly maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with some smaller consular posts being run
List of diplomatic missions of Australia
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Australia
United States government commissions of the 1940s
American incarceration. One passage made vague reference to "Japanese consular agents and other... persons having no open relations with the Japanese
Roberts_Commissions
Embassy of Somalia High Commission of Sri Lanka Embassy of the United States The following cities are host to career consular missions, all of which are
List of diplomatic missions in Malaysia
List_of_diplomatic_missions_in_Malaysia
DC Consular Section of Chile in Washington, DC Consular Section of China in Washington, DC Consular Section of Cuba in Washington, DC Consular Section
List of diplomatic missions in Washington, D.C.
List_of_diplomatic_missions_in_Washington,_D.C.
Diplomat by role
are usually high-ranking members of the armed forces who retain their commission while being accorded full diplomatic status and immunity. Generally, a
Military_attaché
Consulate-General in Xiamen oversees consular matters in Fujian and Jiangxi. The High Commission in New Delhi oversees consular matters in Arunachal Pradesh,
List of diplomatic missions of Singapore
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Singapore
Head of diplomatic mission when no higher official exists
Apostolic nunciature Consular corps Consulate De facto embassy Diplomatic corps African Diplomatic Corps Diplomatic mission High commission Legation Protecting
Chargé_d'affaires
Senior diplomatic position
Commonwealth war dead) and royal weddings and funerals. Vienna Convention on Consular Relations List of ambassadors and high commissioners of Australia List
High commissioner (Commonwealth)
High_commissioner_(Commonwealth)
with any of them. Bhutan is listed only under the consular jurisdiction of the Seychellois High Commission in New Delhi. As of 2024, the two countries have
List of diplomatic missions of Seychelles
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Seychelles
Country that represents a second country to a third country
nations have no diplomatic or consular staff posted on each other's territory. For example, Sweden carries out limited consular functions for the United States
Protecting_power
Diplomatic mission in India
The consular section of the British Deputy High Commission provides consular assistance and protection for British citizens. The Chennai consular region
Deputy High Commission of the United Kingdom, Chennai
Deputy_High_Commission_of_the_United_Kingdom,_Chennai
Type of diplomatic meeting held between enemies
Apostolic nunciature Consular corps Consulate De facto embassy Diplomatic corps African Diplomatic Corps Diplomatic mission High commission Legation Protecting
Parley
Chinese government department
protecting citizens abroad. It furthermore established the Center for Consular Protection in 2007. China's rising stature also meant that the ministry
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (China)
Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_(China)
Diplomatic Mission of Bangladesh in India
Affairs suspended all its consular services in India. On December 23, 2025, a protest occurred in front of Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh in Kolkata
High Commission of Bangladesh, New Delhi
High_Commission_of_Bangladesh,_New_Delhi
Transported package of a diplomatic mission, exempt from inspection or seizure
between a diplomatic mission and its home government or other diplomatic, consular, or otherwise official entity. The physical concept of a "diplomatic bag"
Diplomatic_bag
embassies and consulates. For High Commissions, the Union Flag is used. In addition, there is a flag in use for British consular vessels in international or
List of diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_the_United_Kingdom
Embassy of the United States France (Consular office) Comoros Consulate France (Consular office) France (Consular office) Botswana Brazil Equatorial Guinea
List of diplomatic missions in Madagascar
List_of_diplomatic_missions_in_Madagascar
Acting as an intermediary and contact link between states in dispute
Apostolic nunciature Consular corps Consulate De facto embassy Diplomatic corps African Diplomatic Corps Diplomatic mission High commission Legation Protecting
Shuttle_diplomacy
Person conducting diplomacy with another entity
Apostolic nunciature Consular corps Consulate De facto embassy Diplomatic corps African Diplomatic Corps Diplomatic mission High commission Legation Protecting
Diplomat
other Commonwealth members are known as High Commissions. In other cities of Commonwealth countries, the consular missions are known as "Consulates-General"
List of diplomatic missions of India
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_India
List of Canadian diplomatic missions to Commonwealth states
Commissions in Oceania provide consular services to Canadian citizens under the Canada–Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement: High Commission
Canadian_High_Commissions
American educational grant program
Fulbright Commission administers and oversees the Fulbright Program. In countries that have an active program but no Fulbright Commission, the Public
Fulbright_Program
Country in North America
Dutch liberation during the Second World War. Canada has diplomatic and consular offices in over 270 locations in approximately 180 foreign countries. Canada
Canada
Britain and Ireland provides consular services for Ireland. ^Note 10:The Ghanaian High Commission in Zimbabwe provides consular services for Comoros and Mozambique
List of ambassadors and high commissioners of Ghana
List_of_ambassadors_and_high_commissioners_of_Ghana
Concept in diplomatic relations
Apostolic nunciature Consular corps Consulate De facto embassy Diplomatic corps African Diplomatic Corps Diplomatic mission High commission Legation Protecting
Démarche
Head of the US Department of State
Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy Under Secretary for Management Bureau of Administration Bureau of Budget and Planning Bureau of Consular Affairs
United States Secretary of State
United_States_Secretary_of_State
Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Papal States, Russia, Mexico, and Spain, and consular missions in Ireland, Canada, Cuba, Italy, Bermuda, and Nassau and New Providence
List of diplomatic missions of the United States
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_the_United_States
British-built Peruvian iron steamship
photographs from this journey. Ubaldo Lores was captain during the consular commission. The Indigenous concubine of Andrés O'Donnell was also transported
Liberal_(steamship)
Diplomatic mission of Canada to Australia
Nations. "Consular services for Canadians in Australia". Government of Canada. Retrieved 24 January 2012. "Functions of the High Commission of Canada
High Commission of Canada, Canberra
High_Commission_of_Canada,_Canberra
with Malawi. Afghanistan is listed only under the consular jurisdiction of the Malawian high commission in New Delhi. As of 2026, both countries have yet
List of diplomatic missions of Malawi
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Malawi
Diplomatic mission of the United Kingdom in Pakistan
between the UK and Pakistan, and provides consular services to British citizens in Pakistan. The British High Commission consists of a residency building and
High Commission of the United Kingdom, Islamabad
High_Commission_of_the_United_Kingdom,_Islamabad
Diplomatic mission
provide consular assistance to British citizens and British nationals who live in, or are visiting, places which fall within their respective consular districts
High Commission of the United Kingdom, Canberra
High_Commission_of_the_United_Kingdom,_Canberra
(Danish King). James Matheson provided Danish papers on the basis of a consular commission granted by the Danish colony of Tranquebar. The head of the Danish
Vansittart_(1813_EIC_ship)
Commission of three men in ancient Rome
range of their financial functions in 216 BC, when the commission included two men of consular rank, has been the subject of debate. Andrew Lintott, Violence
Triumvirate_(ancient_Rome)
Official seal of the Irish Free State
Seal" was used on exequaturs receiving foreign diplomats, and on consular commissions appointing Irish diplomats and, in 1932, the Governor General Domhnall
Great Seal of the Irish Free State
Great_Seal_of_the_Irish_Free_State
Indian civil servant (born 1967)
handled Consular, Community, Information and Media affairs as First Secretary. Later he served as Political Counsellor in Indian High Commission in Islamabad
Sibi_George
Diplomat with full powers
Hungary. On the Greek island of Crete, after the President of the Executive Commission of the Cretan Assembly, Ioannis Sfakianakis (b. 1848–d. 1924), had exercised
Plenipotentiary
Syrian-Canadian telecommunications engineer
suspicious persons that included Arar. It was also discovered that Canadian consular officials knew that Arar was in custody in the United States but did not
Maher_Arar
Organization codifying international law
implementation of treaties Diplomatic practices Consular practices State responsibility The commission began consideration of the law of treaties. In this
International_Law_Commission
Body of foreign diplomats accredited to one country or body
African Diplomatic Corps Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps (United Kingdom) Consular corps "diplomacy - Modern diplomatic practice | Britannica". "Order of
Diplomatic_corps
Seychelles (Dungannon) Spain Sweden Eswatini Turkey Ukraine (Derry) Non-consular Department of Foreign Affairs missions to represent the Republic of Ireland
List of diplomatic missions in Northern Ireland
List_of_diplomatic_missions_in_Northern_Ireland
Agreement between geographical entities
"partnership towns", "partner towns", and "friendship towns". The European Commission uses the term "twinned towns" and refers to the process as "town twinning"
Sister_city
Campbell (1802? – 1859) was a British merchant who served as the first Consular Agent for the Lagos Colony. Campbell originally settled in the Colony of
Benjamin Campbell (consular agent)
Benjamin_Campbell_(consular_agent)
Hindu extremism in Tripura, India
building". Following the incident, all kinds of visa and consular services at the Assistant High Commission were closed indefinitely by the Bangladeshi authorities
2024 attack on the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in India
2024_attack_on_the_Bangladesh_Assistant_High_Commission_in_India
Diplomatic or administrative role
diplomatic staff of an embassy or consulate while retaining a military commission. A science attaché advises on issues pertaining to science and technology
Attaché
American political controversy
Passport to Assassination (1993) by Oleg M. Nechiporenko, the Soviet consular official (and highly placed KGB officer) who met with Oswald in Mexico
John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories
John_F._Kennedy_assassination_conspiracy_theories
Cabinet ministry in charge of a country's foreign affairs
multilateral relations affairs as well as for providing support, including consular services, for a country's citizens who are abroad. The entity is usually
Ministry_of_foreign_affairs
Executive department of the U.S. federal government
bureaus: the Diplomatic Bureau; the Consular Bureau; the Home Bureau; the Bureau of Archives, Laws, and Commissions; the Bureau of Pardons and Remissions
United States Department of State
United_States_Department_of_State
American lawyer and diplomat (born 1963)
Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy Under Secretary for Management Bureau of Administration Bureau of Budget and Planning Bureau of Consular Affairs
Christopher_Landau
Anti-government mass protests
bloqueos en Bolivia". Infobae (in Spanish). Retrieved 21 May 2026. "Alerta Consular – Viagens a La Paz, Oruro e Potosí". gov.br. 25 May 2026. Retrieved 15
2026_Bolivian_protests
currently hosts 39 embassies/high commissions. Douala, the largest city and main economic center, hosts 8 consular missions. Algeria Belgium Brazil Canada
List of diplomatic missions in Cameroon
List_of_diplomatic_missions_in_Cameroon
Assembly of the Republic (Portugal) constituency
Portuguese). National Elections Commission of Portugal. "Número de eleitores por posto consular" [Number of voters by consular post] (in Portuguese). Ministry
Europe (Assembly of the Republic constituency)
Europe_(Assembly_of_the_Republic_constituency)
Diplomatic mission of Pakistan in the United Kingdom
attestation, and consular support for Pakistani nationals in the UK. Its activities include public diplomacy and outreach programs. The High Commission maintains
High Commission of Pakistan, London
High_Commission_of_Pakistan,_London
Paul (2002). "United Nations Good Offices Commission (UNGOC) in the Dutch East Indies & United Nations Commission for Indonesia (UNCI)". Australian Peacekeepers
Australia and the United Nations
Australia_and_the_United_Nations
Final demand backed up by a threat
possibilities, such as good offices, mediation, the appointment of a commission of inquiry, arbitration, reprisals, pacific blockade and war. Unlike the
Ultimatum
Citizen of a Commonwealth of Nations member state
residency rights, in certain situations, Commonwealth citizens may receive consular assistance from fellow Commonwealth countries. Notably, they are entitled
Commonwealth_citizen
National symbols of the Republic of China
ratification, instruments of acceptance, full powers, exequaturs, consular commissions, and so on. The Seal of Honour is the official seal with which the
National seals of the Republic of China
National_seals_of_the_Republic_of_China
Diplomatic envoy
March 2023. "High Commissioner Omar met with the Foreign Secretary – High Commission of Maldives, Colombo". Archived from the original on 11 January 2023.
Ambassador
Bangladeshi diplomatic position
missions around the world, of which 58 are embassies or high commissions, 20 are consular missions, and two are permanent missions to the United Nations
Ambassadors_of_Bangladesh
Country in East Asia
entities" of the ROC in charge of maintaining diplomatic relations, providing consular services, and serving the national interests of the ROC. From 1954 to 1979
Taiwan
Pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of naval power
Apostolic nunciature Consular corps Consulate De facto embassy Diplomatic corps African Diplomatic Corps Diplomatic mission High commission Legation Protecting
Gunboat_diplomacy
Country within the United Kingdom
Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023. "Consular Corps in Scotland | Consulates in Scotland". CCS. Retrieved 9 February
Scotland
2024 Israeli airstrike in Syria
embassy complex in Damascus, Syria, destroying the building housing its consular section. The airstrike began the 2024 Iran–Israel conflict, and took place
Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus
Israeli_airstrike_on_the_Iranian_consulate_in_Damascus
non-diplomatic staff of international organisations, and 700 upwards for consular or other non-diplomatic staff. Eligible officials are required to be accredited
List of country codes on British diplomatic vehicle registration plates
List_of_country_codes_on_British_diplomatic_vehicle_registration_plates
deputy high commission level, in addition to a number of honorary consulates, with their respective embassies located at New Delhi. The consular presence
List of diplomatic missions in Chennai
List_of_diplomatic_missions_in_Chennai
CONSULAR COMMISSION
CONSULAR COMMISSION
Female
Spanish
Variant spelling of Spanish Consuelo, CONSUELA means "consolation."
Boy/Male
Muslim
Consoler, Comforter
Girl/Female
Muslim
Agree, Comforter, Consoler
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Consoler Comforter, restorer
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
To consult with Allah diverted toward Allah
Girl/Female
Muslim
Agree, Comforter, Consoler
Boy/Male
Tamil
Pacifist, Peaceful, Consoler
Girl/Female
Arabic, Chinese, Muslim
To Consult with Allah; Diverted Toward Allah
Girl/Female
Indian
Agree, Comforter, Consoler
Boy/Male
Indian
Consoler, Comforter
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Comforter; Consoler
Boy/Male
Afghan, Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Muslim
Consoler; Comforter
Boy/Male
Muslim
Consoler, Comforter
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Dutch, French, Latin, Spanish
Consolation; Comfort
Girl/Female
Latin Spanish
Consolation.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Companion; Consoler
Boy/Male
Muslim
Companion. Consoler.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Lebanese, Muslim
Comforter; Consoler
Girl/Female
Indian
Agree, Comforter, Consoler
Boy/Male
Hindu
Pacifist, Peaceful, Consoler
CONSULAR COMMISSION
CONSULAR COMMISSION
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, English
Good Friend; Friend at Court; Manor-friend
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Beautiful Flower
Boy/Male
British, English, Hindu, Indian
Musical Instrument of Goddess Saraswati
Boy/Male
Indian
From the beginning
Boy/Male
Tamil
Aanjaneya | ஆஂஜநேய
Lord Hanuman (Son of Anjani)
Girl/Female
Hindu
Multitude, Flower
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Moon Light; Light from the Full Moon or Moon Light
Girl/Female
Muslim
Exalted. Sublime.
Girl/Female
Indian
Brilliant, Beautiful, Passionate, Woman
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Well Behaved
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n.
One of the three chief magistrates of France from 1799 to 1804, who were called, respectively, first, second, and third consul.
a.
Of or pertaining to the people of an island; narrow; circumscribed; illiberal; contracted; as, insular habits, opinions, or prejudices.
a.
Of or pertaining to a consul; performing the duties of a consul; as, consular power; consular dignity; consular officers.
imp. & p. p.
of Consult
a.
Of or pertaining to an island; of the nature, or possessing the characteristics, of an island; as, an insular climate, fauna, etc.
n.
One who, or that which, consumes; as, the consumer of food.
n.
Consular government; term of office of a consul.
a.
Tonsilar.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Consult
n.
The office of a consul.
n.
One who consults, or asks counsel or information.
a.
See Cannula, Cannular, and Cannulated.
a.
Consular.
a.
That consults.
n.
The jurisdiction or residence of a consul.
a.
Insular.
v. t.
To ask advice of; to seek the opinion of; to apply to for information or instruction; to refer to; as, to consult a physician; to consult a dictionary.
n.
A duty or tax paid by merchants for the protection of their commerce by means of a consul in a foreign place.
n.
The office of a consul; consulate.
v. t.
To have reference to, in judging or acting; to have regard to; to consider; as, to consult one's wishes.