Consular Services

Why it matters

• Acts as the primary interface between the state and its diaspora, ensuring the protection of rights and welfare of citizens in foreign jurisdictions.
• Facilitates international mobility and economic engagement through the issuance of visas, passports, and emergency travel documents.
• Provides critical emergency assistance, including legal aid, repatriation, and support during crises or natural disasters abroad.
• Strengthens bilateral relations by fostering people-to-people ties and managing the regulatory framework for migration and tourism.

How it is asked

Focus on the role of the Ministry of External Affairs in citizen-centric governance, the digitisation of consular processes (such as e-passports and online visa systems), and the strategic importance of diaspora engagement in foreign policy.