Consular Assistance Services: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how citizens traveling or living abroad can access emergency help, passport assistance, and legal referrals from their home country.
Consular assistance services provide support to your citizens when they are away from home. This service is designed to help you navigate emergencies and administrative needs while living or traveling in a foreign country.
Who it's for
This service is for citizens who are currently traveling in another country or living abroad.
What you get
You can access emergency assistance if you face unexpected crises while away. The service also provides help if you lose your passport and can offer referrals to legal professionals if you require legal aid.
What it costs you
There is no cost for these services, as providing this support is a duty of the state.
The catch to know
To make sure you can be reached during an emergency, you should register your travel with your embassy before you leave your home country.
How to apply
- Contact your home country's embassy or consulate in the country where you are located.
- Provide your current contact details and travel itinerary.
- Follow the specific instructions provided by the embassy for your situation.