Consular help for EU national in a country with a limited consulate of own country?

1. What powers does a consulate have?
2. Are consulates protected?
3. Can I go to any EU embassy?
4. Can my embassy help me get home?
5. What's the difference between an embassy and a consulate?
6. Can a consulate issue passports?
7. Should I register with the US Embassy when I travel?
8. Who owns the consulate property?
9. Can you just walk into an embassy?
10. Can an embassy protect you?
11. What are consular issues?
12. Can I go to Europe right now?

What powers does a consulate have?

Activities of a consulate include protecting the interests of their citizens temporarily or permanently resident in the host country, issuing passports; issuing visas to foreigners and public diplomacy.

Are consulates protected?

Consular Employees

absolutely protected from arrest or, alternatively, he or she has no immunity from arrest whatsoever. In the case of career consular officers, such arrest may be carried out only if the police officer is operating under the authority of a warrant or similar judicial authorization.

Can I go to any EU embassy?

However, since 1^st May 2018, citizens of European Union member states travelling outside of the EU can approach any embassy or consulate from another EU member state to seek assistance, if their country of origin does not have representation.

Can my embassy help me get home?

Can the U.S. Embassy send me home in a crisis? Only in limited circumstances. The embassy may help citizens with an emergency evacuation in a major crisis, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest.

What's the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

From a traveller's perspective, there isn't much difference between an embassy, a consulate and a high commission. An embassy is the base for a country's diplomatic mission abroad – meaning all of the political, cultural and social relationships between the states. ... A consulate is where consular services are performed.

Can a consulate issue passports?

Your local U.S. embassy or consulate will tell you about pick-up or mailing options. Embassies and consulates can issue a limited-validity emergency passport if you have urgent travel needs.

Should I register with the US Embassy when I travel?

When an emergency happens, or if natural disaster, terrorism, or civil unrest strikes during your foreign travel, the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate can be your source of assistance and information. ... Registration is voluntary and costs nothing, but it should be a big part of your travel planning and security.

Who owns the consulate property?

U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, as well as foreign embassies and consulates in the United States, have a special status. While the host government is responsible for the security of U.S. diplomats and the area around an embassy, the embassy itself belongs to the country it represents.

Can you just walk into an embassy?

No, you can not. Even as a US citizen you are required to make an appointment to visit the consulate for non-emergency services. ... To be allowed entry into the U.S. Consulates for routine (non-emergency) services, you must make an appointment online.

Can an embassy protect you?

In extreme or exceptional circumstances, U.S. embassies and consulates can offer alternative forms of protection, including (in most countries) temporary refuge, a referral to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, or a request for parole to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

What are consular issues?

Consular protection refers to help provided by a country to its citizens who are living or travelling abroad and are in need of assistance, such as in cases of: arrest or detention. serious accident. serious illness or death.

Can I go to Europe right now?

After more than a year of closures, EU officials are looking to reopen borders to U.S. citizens. New York Times reporters spoke with Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission. ... This means that Americans can travel to some countries in Europe right now.