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Consulates have also been asked to report new hires' personal details within 15 days once they start at work, according to local media.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2023

Brazilian Consulates abroad have so far granted 197 digital nomad visas to citizens from more than 15 different countries, including the United States, Germany and Colombia.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2022

Consulates mainly process visas for travelers visiting China; the one in Houston handled those for southern states, from Texas to Florida.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2020

“The State and inter-agency community is thinking about our colleagues in Moscow and Consulates as they prepare for difficult weeks ahead,” tweeted John Heffern, the current deputy assistant secretary of State who deals with Russia.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2017

You don't suppose I got my intimercy with questions what 'ave brought a Continent, ay, an' 'alf a world, to grips, by 'angin' round Embassies an' Consulates, and Chawncelleries, do you?

From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 23, 1914 by Various