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The Egyptian government will implement a standardized $15 administrative fee for entry visas, transit visas, and select consular services beginning January 1, 2027.

Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu confirmed that Romanian consular offices in Frankfurt will launch operations this September to better serve local residents.

A new Russian law allows the state to block bank accounts, freeze assets, and deny consular services to Russian citizens living abroad who are critical of the regime.

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a temporary suspension of civil status services (birth, marriage registration) at all diplomatic missions and consular offices from August 1 to 31, 2026.

The Moldovan Embassy in Russia has announced a temporary suspension of several consular services related to civil status registration throughout August, citing a transition to a new information processing system.

Indian expatriates in the UAE can now book passport and visa services online through a new portal launched by Indian missions. This initiative comes after a rush for passport renewals caused disruptions to consular services.

The Czech Republic will enhance its consular services and deploy police officers to popular coastal destinations like Croatia, Bulgaria, and Greece during the summer season to assist Czech tourists.

Ina Zhupa, head of Albania's Culture, Tourism, and Diaspora Commission, met with Italian Senator Raffaele De Rosa to discuss strengthening relations and expanding consular services for Albanians in Italy.

India embassy outsources consular services in UAE Khaleej Times

The Sri Lankan embassy in Riyadh has launched special consular services to better assist its citizens abroad.

Ukrainian consulates processed approximately 196,000 international passports for citizens abroad in 2025, making it one of the most popular consular services.

Belgium has pledged to extend its consular services and channel economic initiatives into Morocco’s southern provinces in the Western Sahara, reinforcing European alignment with Rabat’s sovereignty.

The United States is set to offer consular services in a West Bank settlement for the first time, marking a new diplomatic shift in the region.

The US embassy's decision to offer consular services to illegal Israeli settlers, who are reportedly burning Palestinian homes, has been criticized as a violation of international law.

US move to provide consular services in Efrat settlement slammed as breach of international law.

The United States will begin offering temporary passport services to US citizens in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

The US embassy will begin providing consular services in the illegal West Bank settlement of Efrat starting February 27, a move that has drawn criticism.

A new government report recommends implementing a secure digital identification framework to simplify administrative procedures and improve service delivery for Greek citizens living abroad.

The federal minister responsible for overseas Pakistanis conducted inspections and meetings in Dubai to evaluate and improve diplomatic support for citizens abroad.

Washington has issued a heightened security warning for a specific Mexican border municipality and temporarily halted consular services due to escalating regional violence.

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided over 500,000 consular services this year and announced a series of reforms aimed at simplifying access for Romanians in the diaspora.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed authorities to expand digital consular services for overseas Pakistanis. He emphasized that providing every possible facility to expatriates is a top priority, recognizing them as a valuable national asset.

The Russian State Duma has passed 'civic death' bills designed to cut off exiled critics from banking and consular services, a move rights advocates warn extends the government's ability to punish dissent beyond its borders.

The Consulate-General of Brazil in Lisbon recorded 50,537 consular services through its e-consular system between January and June this year, with passports and travel authorizations leading the demand among the nearly 600,000 Brazilians in Portugal.

Nigerians residing in Poland and Central Europe have appealed to the Federal Government for enhanced passport and consular services in Warsaw to meet the growing demands of the diaspora community.

Alhind Group is set to launch 16 new Indian visa and consular service centres across the UAE, enhancing services for Indian expatriates.

India has introduced a unified fee and a new provider for its consular services, aiming to streamline the process for citizens abroad.

Thousands of undocumented Venezuelans in Chile face a paradox: they wish to leave but cannot due to a lack of papers, consular services, or return mechanisms, amidst the government's intensified campaign against irregular immigration.

Authorities have issued a warning to citizens about a fraudulent website offering visa services, urging them to verify all information regarding visa regimes and consular services exclusively through official government channels.

Germany has temporarily relocated staff from its embassy in Baghdad due to increased security risks, though the embassy remains accessible with limited consular services.

The Japanese Embassy in Israel announced that it would close its consular service counter from the 2nd until further notice.

The United States will provide on-site consular services, including passport services, to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank for the first time, marking a shift in previous policy.

The United States will offer consular services for the first time in two Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a move Hamas has condemned as a 'dangerous precedent'.

The United States will provide on-site consular services in two Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank for the first time, a move welcomed by Israel but criticized by the Palestinian Authority as undermining the possibility of an independent state.

The U.S. Embassy in west Jerusalem plans to offer consular services at an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank for the first time, providing routine passport assistance Fri...

US embassy to offer its first consular services at an Israeli settlement in the West Bank  AP News

The BiH Presidency has granted approval to establish a new general consulate in Split, expanding consular services across several Croatian counties.

Consular services across multiple countries have temporarily halted visa booking slots, causing widespread disruption for applicants worldwide.

Indian citizens in the UAE can now access walk-in consular services at 16 Alhind centres, with eligibility criteria specified for applicants.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was briefed by the foreign ministry on enhanced consular services for overseas Pakistanis, including the digitization of systems for document attestation and foreign payments.

A Foreign Office has launched an evening shift for its consular services, allowing citizens to access facilities from 8 AM to 8 PM on weekdays. This initiative aims to improve accessibility for the public.

Russia's State Duma has passed legislation imposing 'temporary restrictive measures' on Russians abroad who are 'evading' punishment, barring them from consular services and real estate sales.

The United States consulates in Lahore and Karachi are scheduled to resume full consular services starting July 20. This resumption will restore essential services for citizens in both cities.

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) are collaborating to enhance the welfare and protection of Nigerian students studying abroad, including improved consular services.

The Austrian Foreign Ministry plans to introduce artificial intelligence in its consulates and allocate more funding for economic diplomacy. This initiative aims to modernize consular services and enhance economic outreach.

A growing number of Americans are voluntarily giving up their citizenship, with thousands doing so annually at the US Embassy in Bern alone, straining consular services.

UAE Indian consular services to move from BLS to Alhind from July 1  Gulf News

Ecuador has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan as the sole credible solution to the Western Sahara dispute and announced plans to extend consular services to Morocco's southern provinces.

The increasing number of Brazilians living abroad is putting significant pressure on consular services, especially in Lisbon, leading to a surge in demand for passports, legal and psychological support, and requests for repatriation.

Decision follows UAE ministry advisory recommending remote work amid regional unrest

Pakistani missions in UAE suspend consular services till March 3  Khaleej Times

The US embassy has decided to offer consular services to Israeli settlers in West Bank settlements, a move many consider a violation of international law.

Israel has welcomed a US offer to provide consular services in a West Bank settlement, while the Palestinian Authority has condemned the move.

The United States will provide passport services inside an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank for the first time, the US embassy in Jerusalem has announced. The move applies to the settlement of Efrat and will begin on 27 February. The decision has drawn condemnation from Palestinian officials, who describe it as a breach of international law. In a statement, the US embassy said consular officers would offer routine passport services in Efrat for one day as part of an outreach i...

In a first, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has announced it will provide consular services in the West Bank.