Embassies are the headquarters of government officials serving and representing their country in a foreign state. They are usually located in the capital city of the host country, but they may have branches (known as consulates) in other cities. The primary purpose of an embassy is to assist citizens of its home country living, working, or traveling overseas. They provide services to members of their home country abroad and work with local governments and organizations on shared interests. Some of the services provided by embassies include:

• Issuing visas for foreign nationals to visit or relocate to the country they represent.
• Assisting with emergency/evacuation situations.
• Providing short-term protection (situation-dependent) .
• Assisting local residents with citizenship matters pertaining to the embassy’s home country.

Embassies also have diplomatic functions, such as preparing treaties, hosting visiting officials, and other aspects of diplomatic relations. They act as a point of contact between the government of the host country and that of the country the embassy represents. Embassy staff members interact with representatives of the host government, local businesses, nongovernmental organizations, the media, educational institutions, and more. Embassies are also responsible for ensuring the safety and security of their staff and the embassy compound.