Legal Definitions - foreign consulate

A foreign consulate is an office or jurisdiction of a consul from a foreign country in the receiving state. It is the location of a consul's office or residence.

• When traveling to a foreign country, it is important to notify the U.S. consulate in that country.
• The Turkish consulate is located on the second floor of the building.

These examples illustrate how a foreign consulate is a representative office of a foreign country in another country. It serves as a point of contact for citizens of the foreign country who are traveling or living in the receiving state.