Canadian embassies and consulates are present in 180 countries in more than 270 locations. Canadian embassies and consulates serve Canada's interests and provide protection for its citizens living in foreign countries. Canada and Australia have an agreement that they will provide consulate services for each other's citizens in some locations. Embassies and consulates-general offer a full range of services including consular services. A Canadian consulate may offer a lesser range of services. There are also a number of Offices of the Canadian Embassy in many locations.
A Canadian Embassy's services for its citizens include passport assistance, travel warnings and emergency assistance for those living outside Canada. The diplomatic missions include pursuing business and trade relationships and foreign policy-related relationships.
1. Canadian embassies and consulates have a strong presence around the world. In certain countries, the Canadian Embassy is known as the Canadian High Commission.
2. The responsibility of a Canada consulate is to aid its citizens living outside their country and make and foster mutually beneficial relationships between Canada and the consulate's host country.
3. A Canada embassy serves its citizens living abroad but also engages in foreign diplomacy through cultural events, trade promotion, and policy representation.
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Investigate the benefits of dealing with a Canada consulate
Canadian embassies and consulates serve the interests of their citizens. They facilitate work permits, visas, student visas and all the paperwork associated with studying or working outside of Canada.
I recommend: For Canadians living and working in other countries, the Canadian embassies and consulates have
information and services that aid their citizens doing business outside the country. Visas, work permits passports and issues of immigration are country specific and applied for at the local Canada embassy. The
Canadian Embassy in Korea provides a fair representation of what a consulate provides.
Know the resources of Canadian embassies and consulates
If you are Canadian preparing to leave the country, the Canadian consulates abroad offer important services and information for your use and safety.
I recommend: Before you leave, register with
Canadian embassies and consulates so that they can reach you in case of an emergency. If you don't register, use the
Canadian embassy directory of consulates and embassies to get the phone numbers for the locations you will be traveling to. Canadian consulate information also contains links to travel warnings, passport info, and even supplemental life insurance. The Operations Centre of Foreign Affairs can be reached 24/7 from anywhere in the world for
emergencies.
Use the resources of a Canadian consulate
A Canadian consulate performs many functions for its citizens who are living or traveling abroad.
I recommend: Take a look at the list of
consul services provided by Canadian embassies abroad. This includes getting legal representation, making toll telephone calls on the behalf of citizens, document preparation, transmission of documents and helping people in desperate circumstances. More information with additional links provide information about the role of
Canadian embassies abroad.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Registering with the Canadian embassies and consulates before leaving Canada will benefit you if you should get ill or need help, or someone from home needs to get in touch with you.
The official source of Canadian Embassies and Consulates is
the Canadian Embassies and Consulates page at Business.com
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